What is the best intake and head setup for Torque? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beeroh · 10-01-2003, 01:41 AM

I want monstrous low end torque up to around 3k. Are there heads and Intake setup that can do this for me? Id even be willing to do a cam.

TIMSPEED · 10-01-2003, 01:57 AM

I would go with Pro TopLine 180's along with a Performer RPM Air-Gap intake with a WELL-TUNED Holley 750.

Mike76251 · 10-01-2003, 03:57 AM

I vote for 170cc Performers by Edelbrock,

Mike76251 · 10-01-2003, 04:00 AM

Torque=

TIMSPEED · 10-01-2003, 04:44 AM

I was actually planning on going with the Edelbrock Performer heads on my 87 vette...but then found out that the Pro TopLine's are the same runner size (180) and flow WAAAY better.
BTW: What intake is that mike?

Tom · 10-01-2003, 12:32 PM

My guess is either 180cc AFR's or ETEC 170's with a edelbrock performer or EPS manifold.

kevhill85 · 10-01-2003, 01:04 PM

i use the afr 180 with and old troker intake , com xe cam

79BIG10 · 10-01-2003, 07:58 PM

Look here and decide

http://www.ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos1.html

Mike76251 · 10-02-2003, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
I was actually planning on going with the Edelbrock Performer heads on my 87 vette...but then found out that the Pro TopLine's are the same runner size (180) and flow WAAAY better.
BTW: What intake is that mike?

It is not hard to find heads that flow better than Performer.......if you want, you can get heads that will double the flow.
I went with them 'cause of the torque the "lesser" flow/higher speeds allows.

The intake is a NOS Holley copy of the 1969 Camaro Z/28 dual plane. (300-36)

gldevall · 10-02-2003, 11:29 AM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
Look here and decide http://www.ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos1.html

I like #17. This is what I will try to achieve in the future. 500+HP SBC without nitrous that can be ran on the street.

*1FaastC10* · 10-02-2003, 12:58 PM

for big torque on a small money bugdet, i'd stick with a set of TBI heads or Vortecs. i know there are better heads out there, but for the money, its pretty hard to beat those 2 heads, since you can find them all over the junkyards.

Jonboy · 10-02-2003, 04:19 PM

that's what I was going to say... a set of SDPC modified Vortec heads will reun about $680, and get a good dual plane intake with the right mounting pattern, self aliging rockers, and bolt/gasket kit....should be in the neighborhood of around $900. Check out www.sdpc2000.com as I think they have package pricing to save some $$$ also.

AirMale · 10-02-2003, 05:51 PM

I agree with Mike about the Edelbrock performer heads. They make torque right outta the hole.

Jonboy · 10-02-2003, 06:07 PM

Or you could just put a big block in it and be done....

10-01-2003, 01:57 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I would go with Pro TopLine 180's along with a Performer RPM Air-Gap intake with a WELL-TUNED Holley 750. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-01-2003, 03:57 AM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	I vote for 170cc Performers by Edelbrock, Attached Images

10-01-2003, 04:00 AM	#4
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Torque= Attached Images Last edited by Mike76251; 10-01-2003 at 04:03 AM.

10-01-2003, 04:44 AM	#5
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I was actually planning on going with the Edelbrock Performer heads on my 87 vette...but then found out that the Pro TopLine's are the same runner size (180) and flow WAAAY better. BTW: What intake is that mike? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

10-01-2003, 12:32 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	My guess is either 180cc AFR's or ETEC 170's with a edelbrock performer or EPS manifold. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

10-01-2003, 01:41 AM	#1
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	What is the best intake and head setup for Torque? I want monstrous low end torque up to around 3k. Are there heads and Intake setup that can do this for me? Id even be willing to do a cam. __________________ 84 Silverado,

10-01-2003, 01:04 PM	#7
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	i use the afr 180 with and old troker intake , com xe cam __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

10-01-2003, 07:58 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Look here and decide http://www.ryanscarpage.50megs.com/combos1.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-02-2003, 12:58 PM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	for big torque on a small money bugdet, i'd stick with a set of TBI heads or Vortecs. i know there are better heads out there, but for the money, its pretty hard to beat those 2 heads, since you can find them all over the junkyards.

10-02-2003, 04:19 PM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	that's what I was going to say... a set of SDPC modified Vortec heads will reun about $680, and get a good dual plane intake with the right mounting pattern, self aliging rockers, and bolt/gasket kit....should be in the neighborhood of around $900. Check out www.sdpc2000.com as I think they have package pricing to save some $$$ also. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-02-2003, 05:51 PM	#13
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	I agree with Mike about the Edelbrock performer heads. They make torque right outta the hole. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

10-02-2003, 06:07 PM	#14
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Or you could just put a big block in it and be done.... __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

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