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scanparts · 04-06-2015, 08:01 AM

After some engine cleaning I have noticed that there is an aftermarket manifold on my 396 BB truck. There is an aluminium Edelbrock Streetmaster intake (like the one on the pic below) instead of the nice heavy cast iron one..

Now to my question, should I let it be there? or should I try to find an original stock one?
The rest of the engine is all stock!

Thanks for comments...

**chiefcfd** · 04-06-2015, 08:27 AM

Leave it there, Nothing wrong with an aluminum Edelbrock. Unless you want period correct complete restoration. It will be fine.

scanparts · 04-06-2015, 08:48 AM

OK, thanks..
I just dont use the truck in any "performance" way... but was in first hand thinking of gas milage...=)

cooperhw · 04-06-2015, 10:05 AM

To me that looks to be a "single plane" manifold which is good mostly for all out max horsepower, not where our trucks live which where good torque is king.
A good "dual plane" manifold will serve you better. Something like a performer will get your truck moving on the low end.

J.M.O.

scanparts · 04-06-2015, 12:49 PM

I am also into dual plane... and I have a -73 CBB original manifold on the shelf, it might be worth a gasket set to install that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooperhw

To me that looks to be a "single plane" manifold which is good mostly for all out max horsepower, not where our trucks live which where good torque is king.
A good "dual plane" manifold will serve you better. Something like a performer will get your truck moving on the low end.

J.M.O.

04-06-2015, 08:01 AM	#1
scanparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 6	Edelbrock Streetmaster intake After some engine cleaning I have noticed that there is an aftermarket manifold on my 396 BB truck. There is an aluminium Edelbrock Streetmaster intake (like the one on the pic below) instead of the nice heavy cast iron one.. Now to my question, should I let it be there? or should I try to find an original stock one? The rest of the engine is all stock! Thanks for comments... Attached Images __________________ "Life is full of surprises, but never when you need them"

04-06-2015, 08:27 AM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: Edelbrock Streetmaster intake Leave it there, Nothing wrong with an aluminum Edelbrock. Unless you want period correct complete restoration. It will be fine. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

04-06-2015, 08:48 AM	#3
scanparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ontario, California Posts: 6	Re: Edelbrock Streetmaster intake OK, thanks.. I just dont use the truck in any "performance" way... but was in first hand thinking of gas milage...=) __________________ "Life is full of surprises, but never when you need them"

04-06-2015, 10:05 AM	#4
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Edelbrock Streetmaster intake To me that looks to be a "single plane" manifold which is good mostly for all out max horsepower, not where our trucks live which where good torque is king. A good "dual plane" manifold will serve you better. Something like a performer will get your truck moving on the low end. J.M.O. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

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