Experience with the Performer intake? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 09-28-2006, 02:14 PM

I've got a stock 402 in my '72 C20 now, but picked up a Performer 2-0 (regular Performer) intake at a swap meet recently. It's called a "stock replacement" by Edelbrock. It appears everything (linkage, etc.) will bolt up easily, but should I expect any performance improvement over the factory manifold?

Anyone have any experience with this?

I realize the aluminum will dissipate heat a little better and will be lighter, but what about power improvements? I'm not looking for high RPM increases, just improved performance in the range that I'll use it as a pickup: idle to about 5200 RPM.

09-28-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Experience with the Performer intake? I've got a stock 402 in my '72 C20 now, but picked up a Performer 2-0 (regular Performer) intake at a swap meet recently. It's called a "stock replacement" by Edelbrock. It appears everything (linkage, etc.) will bolt up easily, but should I expect any performance improvement over the factory manifold? Anyone have any experience with this? I realize the aluminum will dissipate heat a little better and will be lighter, but what about power improvements? I'm not looking for high RPM increases, just improved performance in the range that I'll use it as a pickup: idle to about 5200 RPM. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby! Last edited by MrC1; 09-28-2006 at 02:14 PM.

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