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Performer or Torker II

Posted: 2/21/05 1:29pm Message 1 of 8
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Bristol, PA - USA
Joined: 9/4/2003
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Vette(s): 1969 L-46 convertable blue with bright blue interior
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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Performer or Torker II

Posted: 2/21/05 3:00pm Message 2 of 8
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Batavia, IL - USA
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Vette(s): 496 big block, Dragvette 6 link, 12 bolt IRS conversion, Going for fastest Vette IRS E/T
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.


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Posted: 2/21/05 3:57pm Message 3 of 8
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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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Posted: 2/21/05 6:38pm Message 4 of 8
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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.


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Posted: 2/22/05 5:41am Message 5 of 8
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Bristol, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 L-46 convertable blue with bright blue interior
I thought a RPM would not fit under a stock 69 small block hood no matter what you did with an air cleaner. 


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Posted: 2/22/05 9:06am Message 6 of 8
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Ask AfterShark.  He is a good info source for some of these.


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Posted: 2/22/05 9:18pm Message 7 of 8
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HOUSTON, TX - USA
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The performer RPM fits fine under a '76 hood with low profile cleaner. 


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Posted: 2/22/05 11:07pm Message 8 of 8
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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

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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