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HotRod929 · 05-29-2002, 02:34 PM

Whats the differeence between an Edelbrock Performer intake, Performer RPM intake, and the Performer RPM Air-Gap intake??? I dont know which one I want to get. Any info would help. THanks

RodC · 05-29-2002, 02:45 PM

What RPM range the manifold will affect power in most. (I believe)

There is 2 versions of the air gap also. I think the models with RPM after them affect power in the Mid to High RPM the others are from Idle to Mid.

Edelbrock has a web site:
www.edelbrock.com

Beast388 · 05-29-2002, 03:43 PM

The Performer intake is rated from idle to 5500 rpm. This intake is good for stock to mildly modified engines.

The Performer RPM and Performer RPM Air-Gap are both rated from 1500 to 6500rpm. Edelbrock claims that the circulating air around the runners of the Air-Gap will contribute to a cooler intake charge AKA more power. These intakes should be used on engines that have been modified with aftermarket cams, heads, exhaust etc.

I am running a Performer RPM on my stroker motor.

iluvmy72 · 05-29-2002, 04:14 PM

unless you chnage your cam and have roller rockers put in,.....your probably better off with the stock thermoquad.....I love these stock intakes.....they just look ugly

greasemonkey · 05-29-2002, 04:47 PM

there is a regular Performer air-gap as well.

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2002, 10:27 PM

thermoquad??? I KNOW you ain't talking about the plastic dodge carbs from the 60's.
As for keeping stock intakes, naaaa, scrap them. Even on a bone stock, points ignited engine, the performer will wake it up right off the line.
If you put an RPM intake on a stock engine, it'll fall on it's face.

superchevy · 05-29-2002, 10:41 PM

I've used both the Performer and Performer RPM on several different engine combo's.
IMO the Performer is just a little better than a stock intake, while the Performer RPM is MUCH better than a stock intake - both in torque and horsepower.
IMO, if you're running anything bigger than an "rv" cam, you should go with the RPM intake.
Why?
Because most people "over-carb" instead of "over-intake" a motor, resulting in sluggish off the line performance. They slap an RPM intake with a 750 cfm carb on a stock/mild 350 then wonder why it doesn't perform right. Put a 600 cfm carb on the same combo, and it will perform great.
Just my 2 cents. SC

Pont · 05-29-2002, 10:46 PM

Couldn't have said it better myself SuperChevy!

HotRod929 · 05-30-2002, 12:50 AM

My engine is pritty much a stock 350 but I do want to do more later to it. I dont want to have to go get another intake when I do more to it. So would I be ok with Getting a Performer RPM Air-Gap intake with a 1406 Edelbrock carb for now? Will is suck that bad. Please let me know

Mitzki5 · 05-30-2002, 02:05 AM

I had a truck that had a 350 .060 over. Stock heads, Performer Rpm Air Gap intake and a 750 edelbrock (1407). That thing ran it's balls off. Of course it had 4.10 gears also, but it ran great!

superchevy · 05-30-2002, 03:18 PM

HOTROD929, you'll be OK for now with that combo.
You shouldn't see a big drop-off in low end torque, and you have plenty of intake left for future upgrades such as cam, gears, etc.
If you don't have them already, throw on a set of headers while you're in there.
SC

05-29-2002, 02:34 PM	#1
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Edelbrock intake differences??? Whats the differeence between an Edelbrock Performer intake, Performer RPM intake, and the Performer RPM Air-Gap intake??? I dont know which one I want to get. Any info would help. THanks

05-29-2002, 02:45 PM	#2
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	What RPM range the manifold will affect power in most. (I believe) There is 2 versions of the air gap also. I think the models with RPM after them affect power in the Mid to High RPM the others are from Idle to Mid. Edelbrock has a web site: www.edelbrock.com __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

05-29-2002, 03:43 PM	#3
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	The Performer intake is rated from idle to 5500 rpm. This intake is good for stock to mildly modified engines. The Performer RPM and Performer RPM Air-Gap are both rated from 1500 to 6500rpm. Edelbrock claims that the circulating air around the runners of the Air-Gap will contribute to a cooler intake charge AKA more power. These intakes should be used on engines that have been modified with aftermarket cams, heads, exhaust etc. I am running a Performer RPM on my stroker motor. Attached Images __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's. Last edited by Beast388; 05-29-2002 at 03:46 PM.

05-29-2002, 04:47 PM	#5
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	there is a regular Performer air-gap as well. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

05-29-2002, 10:41 PM	#7
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	I've used both the Performer and Performer RPM on several different engine combo's. IMO the Performer is just a little better than a stock intake, while the Performer RPM is MUCH better than a stock intake - both in torque and horsepower. IMO, if you're running anything bigger than an "rv" cam, you should go with the RPM intake. Why? Because most people "over-carb" instead of "over-intake" a motor, resulting in sluggish off the line performance. They slap an RPM intake with a 750 cfm carb on a stock/mild 350 then wonder why it doesn't perform right. Put a 600 cfm carb on the same combo, and it will perform great. Just my 2 cents. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

05-29-2002, 04:14 PM	#4
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	unless you chnage your cam and have roller rockers put in,.....your probably better off with the stock thermoquad.....I love these stock intakes.....they just look ugly

05-29-2002, 10:27 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	thermoquad??? I KNOW you ain't talking about the plastic dodge carbs from the 60's. As for keeping stock intakes, naaaa, scrap them. Even on a bone stock, points ignited engine, the performer will wake it up right off the line. If you put an RPM intake on a stock engine, it'll fall on it's face.

05-29-2002, 10:46 PM	#8
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Couldn't have said it better myself SuperChevy! __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

05-30-2002, 12:50 AM	#9
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	My engine is pritty much a stock 350 but I do want to do more later to it. I dont want to have to go get another intake when I do more to it. So would I be ok with Getting a Performer RPM Air-Gap intake with a 1406 Edelbrock carb for now? Will is suck that bad. Please let me know

05-30-2002, 02:05 AM	#10
Mitzki5 "TRUCKLESS" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tuscola IL Posts: 457	I had a truck that had a 350 .060 over. Stock heads, Performer Rpm Air Gap intake and a 750 edelbrock (1407). That thing ran it's balls off. Of course it had 4.10 gears also, but it ran great! __________________ Mitzki5 No longer have an old truck! But always looking for another one!

05-30-2002, 03:18 PM	#11
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	HOTROD929, you'll be OK for now with that combo. You shouldn't see a big drop-off in low end torque, and you have plenty of intake left for future upgrades such as cam, gears, etc. If you don't have them already, throw on a set of headers while you're in there. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396



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