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#36313 05/11/2005 8:30 PM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 Member | | Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 328 | I've been looking at some Edelbrock Torker II intake manifolds - they're supposedly a whole lot better than the stuck (ha, well duh)... So my question is, is it really worth it to get one of these? They run anywhere from $100-200 on eBay, and I'm thinking about it. Also, what are the benefits of these, do you get better gas mileage or worse?
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#36314 05/11/2005 8:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 | Edelbrock manifolds are probably no better, or worse, than stock, just different. If they're the dual-plane design, they duplicate the operation of a stock manifold, and give good low-speed to midrange performance. Single-plane manifolds are racing-only equipment, with major torque losses at low speed to gain a little top-end horsepower. Definitely stay away from a single plane manifold unless you're willing to give up breakaway torque and acceleration, and only plan to run wide open at high RPM all the time.
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#36315 05/12/2005 4:15 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | If you're wanting an intake for a driver, go with the Performer or EPS. The Torker II doesn't start producing power until 2,500 rpm.
Performance changes are minor, usually in the 2 to 5% range.
Fred
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#36316 05/12/2005 9:04 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 35 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 35 | check out http://www.edelbrock.com they have all info you need. and as stated before:single planes,are not for low end power,as in daily driving,I´d go whith the performer air gap,and an open air filter.
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