Topic: Performer or Torker II
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I have the 383 on an engine stand almost ready to go in the car. I am going with a 700cfm Holly double pumper. The question is with the low end torque of the 383, what manifold to use? Coments Please.
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If you can get it to fit under your hood I suggest a performer RPM or the RPM air gap. You will need to use a lower profile air cleaner if you got a stock small block hood.

Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
im very pleased with the air-gap rpm
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Frederick, MD - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
If it's strictly a street car, use a dual plane, but something like the Performer Air-Gap or RPM Air-Gap as already suggested. Also as suggested, you'll need a very low clearance air cleaner assembly with a stock hood.
I have a standard Edelbrock Performer intake on my '78 L82, and it works great with a stock engine and carburetor and is considered a stock replacement type intake. Your stroker definitely needs a different intake tuned for its best rpm range. The Torker or other single-plane is good for a car that is driven at high rpm's all the time like on the race track.
I have a standard Edelbrock Performer intake on my '78 L82, and it works great with a stock engine and carburetor and is considered a stock replacement type intake. Your stroker definitely needs a different intake tuned for its best rpm range. The Torker or other single-plane is good for a car that is driven at high rpm's all the time like on the race track.

Hot Springs, AR - USA
Joined: 4/24/2004
Posts: 3236
Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
ive heard that the they will both fit with a drop base
but there is very little clearance on my BBC with an l-88 hood and an air-gap RPM using a drop base
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