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67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2007, 09:49 AM

I'll probably be going to Good Guys at Charlotte this weekend and if I see a "deal" I'd like to pick one up.

All I want is a basic intake that will be a bolt on for a Generic Gen I GMPP 250hp 350 CI crate engine. My carb is an Edelbrock 1406.

Do I just need part no. 2101?

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...nresults=false

Ronin8451 · 10-27-2007, 11:14 AM

I hope you find a better deal than what was at our Goodguys ! Everything was full retail price plus in the vendor area. I get much better deals at dedicated swap meets !

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronin8451

I hope you find a better deal than what was at our Goodguys ! Everything was full retail price plus in the vendor area. I get much better deals at dedicated swap meets !

I've noticed that trend happening more and more lately... it seems the only "deal" you get is not paying shipping....

I'm actually on the fence about going... do I really want to pay $15 to get in plus parking (another 5-10?)

Luvlegs · 10-27-2007, 11:30 AM

Not to mention going on Sunday, paying full price for the group to get in only to find out all the vendors packed up and left sat. evening!.. Glad I didn't realize it was that time again because I said I wouldn't do it again..... and I'm not.

Frizzle Fry · 10-27-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Do I just need part no. 2101?

Can't go wrong with the performer. Print out the summit price and see if they'll beat it (plus no shipping). There's an auto parts store here in Oregon called Baxter that will match summit prices.

Orange · 10-27-2007, 11:52 AM

I narrowed those results down - you can choose your desired finish and narrow them down some more, and then RPM range too.

But the Performer EPS (#2701) is a little better than the Performer (according to Edlebrock).
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch

I wanted a little more cruising RPM power, so I went with Performer RPM (didn't have the Air-Gap when I bought mine, or I would have gotten it).

HeavyD · 10-27-2007, 11:57 AM

Since you are using an Eddy carb (squarebore) I would buy their EPS. If it was a Quad I would say regular Performer.

*Billla* · 10-27-2007, 12:29 PM

Performer, or EPS for a square-bore.

The RPM typically isn't well-suited to our trucks as it gives up low/midrange torque in exchange for top-end power. Unless you have tall gears and see 5500+ on a regular basis the EPS or Performer are better choices.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2007, 01:16 PM

I'm running a 700R4 with 3.73 rear. It hardly sees over 2000 rpm on the highway. I'm pretty light on the throttle. Even under somewhat hard acceleration, the shifts don't see much over 3500 rpm.

Thanks for the link Orange and all the comments everyone.

Looks like the 2701 might be the best to go with?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-27-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvlegs

Not to mention going on Sunday, paying full price for the group to get in only to find out all the vendors packed up and left sat. evening!.. Glad I didn't realize it was that time again because I said I wouldn't do it again..... and I'm not.

I typically go on saturdays, by 4 o'clock it seems about 1/3 of the vendors are packing up to go home

GMCBubba · 10-27-2007, 02:13 PM

sorry if this is a hijack, but is the edelbrock intake better or the same in performance (non-RPM model) as weiand (or summit brand)? or maybe is there something about the edelbrock that makes it work better with edelbrock carb? thanks.

davidh · 10-27-2007, 03:14 PM

go for a vintage SP2P intake from the 70's!!!!!!!!! LOL low rpm intake.

*Billla* · 10-27-2007, 03:17 PM

IMHO, nothing unique for Performer with an Edelbrock carb. The Weiland Stealth is really a great manifold that I've used quite a bit; better than average mid-range torque and very little drop at the top end for a dual-plane. I don't have any stats to back it up, just past experience.

1966gmc · 10-27-2007, 06:04 PM

I would go with the Performer EPS.Im partial to that one because that is what I have had on my last two 350's.

wibilly · 10-27-2007, 09:18 PM

i agree on the sp2p if you can find one, i'm always looking for 1 while at swap meets

BCOWANWHEELS · 10-27-2007, 10:03 PM

performer # 2101 is best all around manifold

Gray Ghost · 10-28-2007, 07:48 AM

I have the one Slick Orange told you about and I love it. Gets you 5hp over the 2101.

lilred67 · 10-28-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Since you are using an Eddy carb (squarebore) I would buy their EPS. If it was a Quad I would say regular Performer.

the eps is what a bought and put my new 250 hp gmpp crate motor with a 1405 carb....

67ChevyRedneck · 10-28-2007, 09:18 AM

Thanks fella's. I'll ask around for the 2701 (EPS) and if I can't find one a 2101 seems like it would be fine too.

caminokid · 10-28-2007, 09:49 AM

I always go with 1405 and 1406 carbs. Far as intakes go...go with the performer.I seem to get better gas mileage with them with out losing power.

Huck · 10-28-2007, 09:49 AM

MOST aftermarket alum intakes don't do anything but cost you money. You loose low end torque and mpg. Kind of like switching to headers~~!
I tried several and reverted back to stock with 1406 and got back 2mpg and low end torque. If you actually talk to edlebrock, they will tell you that you really need to change out your cam as well to get significant results.
My recommendation would be to pick up a later stock GM aluminum intake to cut weight ---best case--unless you plan to go beyond to change out the cam shaft.
Goodguys is a JOKE! Around here, most of the guys I know don't go any more. Many of the vendors are also dropping out--the folks who run it act like we owe them something!!! We have plenty of choices and screw them if they think they have a monopoly~~way to pricy and way to unfriendly for me!! Huck

Stoney · 10-28-2007, 10:15 AM

Performer Series

**special-K** · 10-29-2007, 07:33 AM

My machinist sells Chinese knock-offs before Edelbrocks.He rarely gets an Edelbrock he doesn`t need to plane and the cheapos are usually dead-on flat.They cost alot less and "made in China" is on the bottom where you can`t see it.

...Say what you will.But,a name`s just a name and a manifold is just a hunk of cast that needs to fit.

Sport/Truck · 10-29-2007, 09:01 AM

I got the EDL 2601 air gap, it will fit both square & spread bores.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...1&autoview=sku
s/t

jfalesi · 10-29-2007, 12:05 PM

I would also recommend Edelbrock Performer series. 2101 is fine, but EPS is only $10 or $20 more from Summit.

10-27-2007, 09:49 AM	#1
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Best Edelbrock Intake... I'll probably be going to Good Guys at Charlotte this weekend and if I see a "deal" I'd like to pick one up. All I want is a basic intake that will be a bolt on for a Generic Gen I GMPP 250hp 350 CI crate engine. My carb is an Edelbrock 1406. Do I just need part no. 2101? http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...nresults=false __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-27-2007, 11:30 AM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... Not to mention going on Sunday, paying full price for the group to get in only to find out all the vendors packed up and left sat. evening!.. Glad I didn't realize it was that time again because I said I wouldn't do it again..... and I'm not. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-27-2007, 11:52 AM	#6
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I narrowed those results down - you can choose your desired finish and narrow them down some more, and then RPM range too. But the Performer EPS (#2701) is a little better than the Performer (according to Edlebrock). http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch I wanted a little more cruising RPM power, so I went with Performer RPM (didn't have the Air-Gap when I bought mine, or I would have gotten it). __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 10-27-2007 at 11:53 AM.

10-27-2007, 11:57 AM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,179	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... Since you are using an Eddy carb (squarebore) I would buy their EPS. If it was a Quad I would say regular Performer. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 10-27-2007 at 04:32 PM.

10-27-2007, 12:29 PM	#8
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... Performer, or EPS for a square-bore. The RPM typically isn't well-suited to our trucks as it gives up low/midrange torque in exchange for top-end power. Unless you have tall gears and see 5500+ on a regular basis the EPS or Performer are better choices.

10-27-2007, 11:14 AM	#2
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I hope you find a better deal than what was at our Goodguys ! Everything was full retail price plus in the vendor area. I get much better deals at dedicated swap meets ! __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

10-27-2007, 01:16 PM	#9
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I'm running a 700R4 with 3.73 rear. It hardly sees over 2000 rpm on the highway. I'm pretty light on the throttle. Even under somewhat hard acceleration, the shifts don't see much over 3500 rpm. Thanks for the link Orange and all the comments everyone. Looks like the 2701 might be the best to go with? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-27-2007 at 01:16 PM.

10-27-2007, 02:13 PM	#11
GMCBubba Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 255	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... sorry if this is a hijack, but is the edelbrock intake better or the same in performance (non-RPM model) as weiand (or summit brand)? or maybe is there something about the edelbrock that makes it work better with edelbrock carb? thanks. __________________ 1969 GMC 3/4 ton, 307, 4-speed NP435GL, DANA 60, 4.10, HD rear leafs, manual everything, leaking oil and water. Now rocking 383, NV4500, power steering, power brakes. Finally undergoing restoration.

10-27-2007, 03:14 PM	#12
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... go for a vintage SP2P intake from the 70's!!!!!!!!! LOL low rpm intake. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

10-27-2007, 03:17 PM	#13
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... IMHO, nothing unique for Performer with an Edelbrock carb. The Weiland Stealth is really a great manifold that I've used quite a bit; better than average mid-range torque and very little drop at the top end for a dual-plane. I don't have any stats to back it up, just past experience.

10-27-2007, 06:04 PM	#14
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I would go with the Performer EPS.Im partial to that one because that is what I have had on my last two 350's.

10-27-2007, 09:18 PM	#15
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... i agree on the sp2p if you can find one, i'm always looking for 1 while at swap meets __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-27-2007, 10:03 PM	#16
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... performer # 2101 is best all around manifold __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

10-28-2007, 07:48 AM	#17
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I have the one Slick Orange told you about and I love it. Gets you 5hp over the 2101. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

10-28-2007, 09:18 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... Thanks fella's. I'll ask around for the 2701 (EPS) and if I can't find one a 2101 seems like it would be fine too. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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10-28-2007, 09:49 AM	#20
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I always go with 1405 and 1406 carbs. Far as intakes go...go with the performer.I seem to get better gas mileage with them with out losing power. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-28-2007, 09:49 AM	#21
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... MOST aftermarket alum intakes don't do anything but cost you money. You loose low end torque and mpg. Kind of like switching to headers~~! I tried several and reverted back to stock with 1406 and got back 2mpg and low end torque. If you actually talk to edlebrock, they will tell you that you really need to change out your cam as well to get significant results. My recommendation would be to pick up a later stock GM aluminum intake to cut weight ---best case--unless you plan to go beyond to change out the cam shaft. Goodguys is a JOKE! Around here, most of the guys I know don't go any more. Many of the vendors are also dropping out--the folks who run it act like we owe them something!!! We have plenty of choices and screw them if they think they have a monopoly~~way to pricy and way to unfriendly for me!! Huck

10-28-2007, 10:15 AM	#22
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10-29-2007, 07:33 AM	#23
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10-29-2007, 09:01 AM	#24
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I got the EDL 2601 air gap, it will fit both square & spread bores. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...1&autoview=sku s/t Attached Images __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe. Last edited by Sport/Truck; 10-29-2007 at 09:06 AM.

10-29-2007, 12:05 PM	#25
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Best Edelbrock Intake... I would also recommend Edelbrock Performer series. 2101 is fine, but EPS is only $10 or $20 more from Summit.

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