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05-16-2005, 01:22 PM | #1 |
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Crate Motor ordered
Well, I ordered my crate motor this morning. It is a 260HP 350 with 350 ft/lbs of torque. Ready to get it and put it in my '73 stepside. Got the paint job done about 2 months ago and now just the motor and transmission. I have a 700R4 to put in while installing the motor. I bought me a Edelbrock 600 performer carb and an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake and a high performance GM distributor for it also. Want be long before I'm ready to go. My dad bought it brand new in '73 and I bought it from him a couple of years ago. I dated my wife of 27 years in it. Oh the memories....
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05-16-2005, 02:11 PM | #2 |
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05-16-2005, 02:47 PM | #3 |
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I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about the crate motor. What is the "EPS" Performer manifold? How is it different from just a plane old Performer?
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05-16-2005, 03:37 PM | #4 |
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The EPS is supposedly made for the 350 only. It is supposed to add about 7 more horsepower and 9 more foot pounds of torque over the performer.
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05-16-2005, 04:08 PM | #6 |
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Chevrolet 262-400 Small-Block V8
PERFORMER EPS (idle-5500 rpm) Designed for 1986 and earlier 262-400 cubic-inch Chevys, the Performer EPS dual-plane manifold is optimized to deliver superior performance with Edelbrock square-bore Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetors. This small-block Chevy manifold has a runner design that's "tuned" for peak torque around 3500 rpm on a 350-inch engine and it's ideal for power from off-idle to 5500 rpm. Dyno tests showed gains of 5 hp and 9 ft/lbs of torque over the Edelbrock Performer manifold #2101 on a 350 Chevy. From 3000 to 4500 rpm, the increases averaged 5+ ft/lbs. of torque for more performance where you need it most. Look for the Performer EPS to "up the standards" in dual-plane intake manifold design. Match with a dependable Edelbrock square-bore carburetor for maximum performance gains. Also available with PermaStar or new EnduraShine finish for a look you've got to see to believe. |
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MHicks where are you purchasing you crate motor from, and are you going to run headers or just stock manifolds?
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05-18-2005, 07:26 AM | #8 |
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I am going to be running headers with an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake.
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05-18-2005, 07:29 AM | #9 |
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I purchased it from Jegs for $1399.00. There was a $119.00 shipping charge and I figured that by ordering it from out of state there wasn't any tax so that made up for the shipping charge.
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05-18-2005, 11:43 AM | #10 | |
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I've always wondered what those jegs crates were like. let us know how she runs. T
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05-18-2005, 01:18 PM | #11 |
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You'll be happy with it. I bought the same moter in 95 intake is a regular performer It'll smoke the tires!
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