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Intake Manifold (1/36)
1/30/05 2:46pm

Silver73
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Hello, Its been awhile since I have been on C3VR. I Just renewed my Gold Membership. Hope someone can help me out here. I am building a 383 for my 73 with stock hood. And want to keep it that way. I have been told that a High Rise Manifold wont work without hood clearance problems. But I was told you can use a high rise if you use a drop base air cleaner. I wont be using the chrome cover for the Distributor. Will be using a Speed Demon 650 Carb. I do have a new MSD Corvette Distributor if this makes a difference. Thanks!

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Intake Manifold (2/36)
1/30/05 3:32pm

fedexbicman76
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Hey Silver 73. I am interested in this topic too as I am getting ready to put on an Eddlebrock performer aluminum intake. I wondered if I would have clearance problems with my hood and air cleaner unit.

Watching for further replys!

Intake Manifold (3/36)
1/30/05 3:48pm

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Hi Guys, I just got out my reciepts and checked numbers of the Edelbrock intake manifold that I have on my 79. The one that works is a low rise, Edelbrock # EDE 2101. Got it a PAW in So. Ca., so the EDE part may be a PAW prefix. I am running an Edelbrock 1406 carb, with a K&N air filter, # E1500. I had tried a 7101 manifold, which is a higher rise and set the carb and air filter on it and the hood hit it. Hope this helps. Dave

Intake Manifold (4/36)
1/30/05 4:02pm

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I have an Edelbrock Performer on my '78 L82 and have no clearance problems. I run the stock Q-Jet and it does sit slightly higher, but doesn't create any problems with the stock air cleaner. The carburetor does sit slightly more rearward closer to the distributor, and that makes one of the air intake flex duct stretch more than normal, but still fits.

I haven't tried this, but if you use a higher rise intake, you can try a drop base air cleaner base and it may still make for hood clearance, but you may want to take measurements for determining that.

Intake Manifold (5/36)
1/30/05 5:07pm

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I also have the Performer 2101. The RPM is about .600" taller an would work fine with a drop base air cleaner. The 2101 is the same height as a stock manifold.

Here are the different manifold heights:

(front ht + rear ht) /2 = height at center

Performer #2101 (3.50+4.6-)/2 = 4.05

Performer Air Gap #2601 (3.72+4.92)/2 = 4.32

Performer RPM #7101 (4.00+5.30)/2 = 4.65

Performer RPM Air Gap #7501 (4.20+5.25)/2 = 4.725

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Intake Manifold (6/36)
1/30/05 5:43pm

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The 2101 is a great looking manifold. It's available in polished aluminum, brushed aluminum, and also the new "silver star" finish which is polished and sealed to keep it that way. I am getting the 3701 which is essentially the same but with EGR provisions. I wish it was available with that special finish, but comes only in brushed aluminum or polished.

Intake Manifold (7/36)
1/30/05 5:45pm

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Did anyone use the Perfomer Intake on their 73 Vette with stock tach-drive dist. I was going to put it on mine but the dist hole in the intake is not the same OD as the base of the dist. Did anyone encounter this? Will the machined dist. bore in the block keep it centered? It does set on the intake dist. hole

Intake Manifold (8/36)
1/30/05 5:53pm

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I think Edelbrock makes a different manifold for the older distributors. You will wind up with a leak unless you change distributors

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1/30/05 7:47pm

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Thanks Big Fish I've been a Chevy nut ever since I was a kid first time I ever ran into a problem like this. We'll keep our eye open for more info.

Intake Manifold (10/36)
1/30/05 8:18pm

Thanks for all the input guys! I was wondering if I could run my stock Q-jet with the performer or not. That tells me it's good to go!

I can't wait to get it on and try it out! WoaHoooo!

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1/30/05 8:55pm

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[QUOTE=Lynne73]Did anyone use the Perfomer Intake on their 73 Vette with stock tach-drive dist. I was going to put it on mine but the dist hole in the intake is not the same OD as the base of the dist. Did anyone encounter this? Will the machined dist. bore in the block keep it centered? It does set on the intake dist. hole[/QUOTE]

I honestly don't know what to say now. I went in the Edelbrock web site and Summit. Both say the manifold will accept HEI distributors, but I know there is an issue with the base of your tach drive unit that is different then the HEI's. Might be worthwhile to contact Edelbrock to find out how to best deal with the problem. You will pick up some performance by changing that distributor.

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1/30/05 9:14pm

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So it sounds like the Performer Air Gap part no. 2601 should work if I use a dropped air cleaner base. Is this correct?

Intake Manifold (13/36)
1/30/05 9:33pm

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I use a Performer RPM Airgap and I can shut my stock hood and it just clears. The trick is the aircleaner, its two billet plates with a Accel Cool Blue filter.

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1/30/05 9:46pm

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It didn't quite work, meaning I could turn it sideways, until I found the Accel filter was really short.

Intake Manifold (15/36)
1/30/05 10:02pm

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Tried to put up a picture for you.

Intake Manifold (16/36)
1/30/05 11:13pm

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Nice see through Valve covers, smoke-m! Did you custom make those or did you buy em like that?

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1/30/05 11:39pm

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[QUOTE=Tumarr]Nice see through Valve covers, smoke-m! Did you custom make those or did you buy em like that?[/QUOTE]

I agree.. where did you get em??

Intake Manifold (18/36)
1/31/05 4:36am

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Thats what I have. Performer #2101 with stock points distributor. Nothing special.

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Intake Manifold (19/36)
1/31/05 5:35am

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Some years ago, I think it was Mr. Gasket that made acrylic see-thru valve covers. What Smoke-m has is different...looks like metal sides with a tranparent top. I haven't seen that before. I wonder if they're custom made or readily available?

Intake Manifold (20/36)
1/31/05 6:12am

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I have a 2101 sitting in my garage. Took it off to upgrade to the Performer RPM which is littles taller but will fit with a 2" open element K&N.

Anyone interested, I'll make ya a deal you can't refuse!!

The manifild is in really good condition.

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1/31/05 6:59am

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I wish I made these valve covers, but I bought them from Jegs several years back. Their made by Crossfire, the same people who makes the correct cap (distributor) I use. I've never seen anyone else with these valve covers. The last add I seen they changed a little where the hole for the vent was still aluminum and the remainder lexan.

Intake Manifold (22/36)
1/31/05 2:38pm

cthulhu

[QUOTE=LukesVette]

I have a 2101 sitting in my garage. Took it off to upgrade to the Performer RPM which is littles taller but will fit with a 2" open element K&N.

Anyone interested, I'll make ya a deal you can't refuse!!

The manifild is in really good condition.[/QUOTE]

im pretty broke right now but i need to get rid of the POS carb on my truck.. which necessitates a new intake...how much are you asking ?

Intake Manifold (23/36)
2/2/05 9:18am

lukesvette

For you Ben?!?!

How's $40 plus whatever the shipping is?

C ya!

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Intake Manifold (24/36)
2/2/05 7:44pm

DUDE $40.00 that's a steellll of a deallll!!!! I got mine for $75.00 and I thought I got a great deal...

Awesome!

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2/2/05 9:01pm

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[QUOTE=smoke-m]I wish I made these valve covers, but I bought them from Jegs several years back. Their made by Crossfire, the same people who makes the correct cap (distributor) I use. I've never seen anyone else with these valve covers. The last add I seen they changed a little where the hole for the vent was still aluminum and the remainder lexan.[/QUOTE]

Found on my search engine:

Crossfire Distributor Caps

3/30/02 CROSSFIRE HEI DISTRIBUTOR CAPS . CROSSFIRE is out of business and
their line of distributor caps are no longer available. ...

http://www.ricksspecialties.com/catalog/distcaps.htm - 3k - similar pages - add to favorites

Intake Manifold (26/36)
2/3/05 5:58am

lukesvette

[QUOTE=fedexbicman76]DUDE $40.00 that's a steellll of a deallll!!!! I got mine for $75.00 and I thought I got a great deal...

Awesome! [/QUOTE]

That's what this forum is all about! I have never been part of a group of starngers that felt so much like friends until I joined this group! And you never give a friend a bad deal or a deal that you would give to someone you "don't know"!!

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Intake Manifold (27/36)
2/3/05 6:36am

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LukesVette,what does that intake fit ,Ive got a 78 l-48,will my Q-jet fit,Ron

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Intake Manifold (28/36)
2/3/05 7:26am

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I had the factory Q Jet on mine as a matter of fact. If you decide to go for one, make sure it'd compatible with your emissions equipment if still hooked up - EGR, etc....

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Intake Manifold (29/36)
2/3/05 6:02pm

Ron 78, The correct one for the through 1986 350 small block with EGR is the Edlebrock part # 3701. Yes the Q-Jet will work on it.

Luke, if Ben doesn't want the 2101 that you have I am interested in it. I have a friend that is puting together a wrecked Vette and it has the stock 350 L-48 in it. He said he doesn't want to join the group till his car is looking more like a vette and less like a wreck. LOL I told him that didn't matter but, he is funny that way. Nice guy though.

Intake Manifold (30/36)
2/3/05 7:14pm

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I'll let you know if Ben changes his mind....

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Intake Manifold (31/36)
2/4/05 8:22pm

Thanks Luke. That is cool. I didn't say anything about it to my friend that way if Ben does buy it Jerry wont be upset he didn't get it.

If I do get to buy it from you I think I will give it to him as a surprise... We go back a long ways. Pretty much best friends. Can't say that about many people these days. That is one thing I like about this forum. Good bunch of folks here!

Have a great weekend!!!

Intake Manifold (32/36)
2/5/05 11:49am

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Luke, If Ben doesn't take it, I could REALLY use it for my current engine and also when I build another....that's if Vincent doesn't take it either. Guess I saw this post a little late. Dwain

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2/5/05 1:13pm

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Hey Vincent, Have you friend look at the picture of my car, He won't feel so bad, and can go ahead and join. Just click the link in my sig. That should convince him!

Intake Manifold (34/36)
2/5/05 1:25pm

Thanks Ken....I will send him a link to the photos. His has no front end body panels or bumper on it. He does have some of the parts but, not put on yet. It was a front end wreck that pretty much took out all the fiber glass but, other than the radiator the engine was good.

I bought mine after the guy who had it hit his garage and cracked the passenger side front fender and nose cover. I replaced the fiber glass and repainted. No other problems found underneath thank Goodness. I also replaced the brakes. LOL

Intake Manifold (35/36)
2/6/05 11:50am

cthulhu

[QUOTE=longhorn294] Luke, If Ben doesn't take it, I could REALLY use it for my current engine and also when I build another....that's if Vincent doesn't take it either. Guess I saw this post a little late. Dwain [/QUOTE]

hey guys.. sorry but the check goes out monday..

Intake Manifold (36/36)
2/6/05 1:24pm

Hey, That is great news. Not a problem... Glad you are able to get this one. First come first serve. I am sure it will be a great addition for you. I am happy with mine for sure.

Let us know how things work out for you.

Keep em smokin!

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