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mhicks · 05-16-2005, 01:22 PM

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....

PHOENIX · 05-16-2005, 02:11 PM

Pictures?

crawdad · 05-16-2005, 02:47 PM

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?

mhicks · 05-16-2005, 03:37 PM

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.
I'll post some pictures later.

Tom · 05-16-2005, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mhicks

The EPS is supposedly made for the 350 only.

Actually its not engine spacific, but carb. Its made to work with the performer square bore carbs better, and it works

mhicks · 05-16-2005, 04:08 PM

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.

84slopwaggin · 05-18-2005, 02:11 AM

MHicks where are you purchasing you crate motor from, and are you going to run headers or just stock manifolds?

mhicks · 05-18-2005, 07:26 AM

I am going to be running headers with an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake.

mhicks · 05-18-2005, 07:29 AM

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.

Tlynde · 05-18-2005, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhicks

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.

I've always wondered what those jegs crates were like.
let us know how she runs.

T

Trimman · 05-18-2005, 01:18 PM

You'll be happy with it. I bought the same moter in 95 intake is a regular performer It'll smoke the tires!

05-16-2005, 01:22 PM	#1
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	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.... Last edited by mhicks; 05-16-2005 at 01:24 PM.

05-16-2005, 02:47 PM	#3
crawdad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 614	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? __________________ 2012 Silverado LT 1500, 5.3, 6 speed auto '86 SWB C-10 Silverado

05-18-2005, 01:18 PM	#11
Trimman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hixson TN. Posts: 74	You'll be happy with it. I bought the same moter in 95 intake is a regular performer It'll smoke the tires! __________________ 82 C-10 Scottsdale LB owned since 89 350 crate vortec heads Crane 1.6 full rollers edelbrock 1406 edelbrock performer eps intake dynomax headers/flowmaster 70's BTO 700r4 level 3 custom 2 piece driveshaft 12 bolt gov loc w/3.08

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05-16-2005, 02:11 PM	#2
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Pictures? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

05-16-2005, 03:37 PM	#4
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	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. I'll post some pictures later.

05-16-2005, 04:08 PM	#6
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	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.

05-18-2005, 02:11 AM	#7
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	MHicks where are you purchasing you crate motor from, and are you going to run headers or just stock manifolds?

05-18-2005, 07:26 AM	#8
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	I am going to be running headers with an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake.

05-18-2005, 07:29 AM	#9
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	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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