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z7199 · 04-21-2005, 07:44 PM

click here EDELBROCK INTAKE TORKER II BIG BLOCK CHEVY

It is halfway down the page

Purs · 04-21-2005, 10:07 PM

can't really be answered until we know the application. that being said, there are much better choices if you are dead seat on a single plane intake. More than likely you'd be most happy with a Performer or Performer RPM.

z7199 · 04-21-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Purs

can't really be answered until we know the application.

Sorry the truck is in my sig. but it is a BB 402 and what is the diffrence between a single and dual plane?

Purs · 04-21-2005, 10:16 PM

single plane intakes tend to make slightly more horsepower (with the right cam and head combination) at higher RPM's. Unfortunately, you move the peak torque RPM up as well. This requires you having to run a higher (looser) stall converter. Please understand I'm talking in generalities. I'll give you an example: my engine is a pump gas (low compression) 496. My engine builder said I could easily make 50-75 more HP if I opted for a single plane intake and a dominator carb BUT it would move the peak power from about 5800 RPM's to around 6500-6800 RPM's and I would move my torque curve up the same amount. Since my goal was to keep my truck street friendly and make ALOT of torque (to get my 4000.lbs PIG moving) I opted to keep my Performer RPM (dual plane) intake. My engine dynoed at 586HP at 5800 RPM's and 600.lbs/ft of Torque at 4600 RPM's. I know MANY people running low to mid 10's with 3500-3800.lbs Chevelles with dual plane manifolds and oval port heads. Hope this helps.

z7199 · 04-21-2005, 10:19 PM

Yes it helps alot

Now how do I know the difrence by looking at them

Purs · 04-21-2005, 10:26 PM

probably just need to read the description. Victor and torker series for edelbrocks are single planes, the Performer series are dual. Holley and Weiand also make some good manifolds. If I was buying another intake (for my application) I'd buy the RPM Air Gap. Mainly just for the cool factor though....

04-21-2005, 07:44 PM	#1
z7199 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston TX Posts: 76	Is this a good manifold click here EDELBROCK INTAKE TORKER II BIG BLOCK CHEVY It is halfway down the page __________________ 99 nbs 5.3L x-cab Hypertech programmer True dual 1 chamber flowmasters magnaflow x-pipe 3" PA body lift 315/75/16 BFG All Terrian 15.3 @ 89mph 72' C20 402ci sc,lb in bed tool box, and new paint http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/456511/1

04-21-2005, 10:07 PM	#2
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	can't really be answered until we know the application. that being said, there are much better choices if you are dead seat on a single plane intake. More than likely you'd be most happy with a Performer or Performer RPM. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

04-21-2005, 10:16 PM	#4
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	single plane intakes tend to make slightly more horsepower (with the right cam and head combination) at higher RPM's. Unfortunately, you move the peak torque RPM up as well. This requires you having to run a higher (looser) stall converter. Please understand I'm talking in generalities. I'll give you an example: my engine is a pump gas (low compression) 496. My engine builder said I could easily make 50-75 more HP if I opted for a single plane intake and a dominator carb BUT it would move the peak power from about 5800 RPM's to around 6500-6800 RPM's and I would move my torque curve up the same amount. Since my goal was to keep my truck street friendly and make ALOT of torque (to get my 4000.lbs PIG moving) I opted to keep my Performer RPM (dual plane) intake. My engine dynoed at 586HP at 5800 RPM's and 600.lbs/ft of Torque at 4600 RPM's. I know MANY people running low to mid 10's with 3500-3800.lbs Chevelles with dual plane manifolds and oval port heads. Hope this helps. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 04-21-2005 at 10:23 PM.

04-21-2005, 10:19 PM	#5
z7199 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston TX Posts: 76	Yes it helps alot Now how do I know the difrence by looking at them __________________ 99 nbs 5.3L x-cab Hypertech programmer True dual 1 chamber flowmasters magnaflow x-pipe 3" PA body lift 315/75/16 BFG All Terrian 15.3 @ 89mph 72' C20 402ci sc,lb in bed tool box, and new paint http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/456511/1

04-21-2005, 10:26 PM	#6
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	probably just need to read the description. Victor and torker series for edelbrocks are single planes, the Performer series are dual. Holley and Weiand also make some good manifolds. If I was buying another intake (for my application) I'd buy the RPM Air Gap. Mainly just for the cool factor though.... __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." Last edited by Purs; 04-21-2005 at 10:27 PM.

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