Best Intake Manifold
07-28-2002, 08:25 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Best Intake Manifold
Ok guys, here is the great debate, for me anyway, for a mostly stock, like say cam, headers, exhaust, and open element what would be the best intake manifold to accomodate this stuff. i have seen lots of people arguing but that's just in general i figured maybe i would get a better answer if i gave a little more info. if more is needed i will be glad to post. thanks oh yeah... lets keep the price under $175! thanks
07-29-2002, 08:36 AM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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ummm... i'm not real sure about emissions, i am not positive about the law in ohio. thanks for the input.
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07-29-2002, 02:12 PM
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Here's an alternative manifold that works well
and is cheaper than others.
http://www.professional-products.com/
and is cheaper than others.
http://www.professional-products.com/
07-29-2002, 03:56 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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Originally posted by F-BIRD'88
Here's an alternative manifold that works well
and is cheaper than others.
http://www.professional-products.com/
Here's an alternative manifold that works well
and is cheaper than others.
http://www.professional-products.com/
Which One?
07-30-2002, 12:15 PM
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Dude....get the Stealth if emissions will allow. My car got quicker with the Stealth. I had heard so many good things about them so I figured I would try one. I am not even thinking about putting my EdelCrap Performer RPM AirGap back on. My car was consistently a few tenths faster with the Stealth.
08-01-2002, 01:24 PM
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS
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well i dont know what you guys have against the Performer RPM but my friends dad that is building a 383 has the same manifold on it, the motor will be putting out about 500+ hp in a 68, i believe camaro. i would imagine if they were junk he wouldn't use it, mainly b/c he's using other quality parts, muncie transmission, holley carb. not sure what cam, but this guy knows what he's doin. but if u guys say so when the money comes rollin around and the other mods are done i will seriously consider the stealth.
08-01-2002, 01:31 PM
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weiand and edelbrock are both good names when it comes to manifolds, the edelbrock performer line is well known and established, the performer rpm series is also pretty much the default intake for street setups, yes you may go slightly faster with other manifolds but you would have to spend alot of money and time chenging them every trip to the dragstrip.. basically just remember to but a Quality part from a well known company and you will likely be pleased
08-01-2002, 01:33 PM
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also, i run a lowrise performer egr on my 383 and it spins to 6g without a problem, haven't run it yet but i'm using an electronic qjet and i pass emmissions, visual and exhaust gas
08-01-2002, 02:09 PM
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I don't have anything against Edelbrock. The majority of folks who use "quality products" have used several different types. For one setup, The RPM might work better. For mine the Stealth worked better.
I do have problems with parts that lack in quality. My RPM AirGap manifold had serious coreshift during casting. This could have been what caused the Stealth to flow better.
A RPM will work well. A Stealth will work well.
Sometimes Ford wins...Sometimes Chevy wins.
Sometimes I like Pizza....Sometimes I like fried chicken.
As long as it works.....then go for it!
(however, lotsa of folks who have used the Stealths like them better than RPM's.)
I do have problems with parts that lack in quality. My RPM AirGap manifold had serious coreshift during casting. This could have been what caused the Stealth to flow better.
A RPM will work well. A Stealth will work well.
Sometimes Ford wins...Sometimes Chevy wins.
Sometimes I like Pizza....Sometimes I like fried chicken.
As long as it works.....then go for it!
(however, lotsa of folks who have used the Stealths like them better than RPM's.)
08-01-2002, 04:07 PM
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did a little browsing on the weiand web site, seeing as you guys peaked my curiosity. Anybody out there familiar with the Weiand stealth 7525. single plane, fits under hood of camaro's and has EGR?? I wonder if its legal in NYC
Anybody have experience with this?
Anybody have experience with this?
08-01-2002, 04:10 PM
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The 7525 to me looks like the best manifold. I've never used it though. I have nothing against Edelbrock Performers. My Dad runs one on his 327 with no complaints. I just know the Weiand will make more power.
08-01-2002, 11:40 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula - Red
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Posi
I have a Stealth on my 406 roller-cammed 63 Nova, and it
is exhilarating, to say the least. I don't know how a Stealth would run with a smaller motor and stock heads, but it is plenty of manifold for my setup. Good power to 7000 rpm and a decent idle - and definitely better than the Performer RPM that I took off of the motor.
Having said that, I just received an Edelbrock AirGap Vortec Performer RPM for a little Vortec motor I'm putting together for my pickup. I would have preferred a Stealth, but Weiand has not come out with a Vortec model.
Having said that, I just received an Edelbrock AirGap Vortec Performer RPM for a little Vortec motor I'm putting together for my pickup. I would have preferred a Stealth, but Weiand has not come out with a Vortec model.
08-02-2002, 11:52 AM
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Car: 89 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 - Demon 525
Transmission: 700R4
Everyone I know seems to at once have had some kinda edelbrock part on their car. Even I have the elite air cleaner, yeah wow. 
What I want to know is how much is the steath? I'm to lazy to look it up myself so could you tell me. I just know edelbrock rips you off when it comes to the heads.
K most of you have probably already seem this site. But for those who did here is a article that talks a little about intake manifolds. You have to scroll down a little past the middle of the whole page and you will see the intakes there.
http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/modthel03.html
What I want to know is how much is the steath? I'm to lazy to look it up myself so could you tell me. I just know edelbrock rips you off when it comes to the heads.K most of you have probably already seem this site. But for those who did here is a article that talks a little about intake manifolds. You have to scroll down a little past the middle of the whole page and you will see the intakes there.
http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/modthel03.html
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08-02-2002, 06:57 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula - Red
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Posi
Laiky, I think a Stealth will work nicely on your
383 with AFR heads. Weiand says that it should not be used on motors smaller than a 350.
Sounds like you have better heads than I do, and I possibly have more cam. Frankly, I have too much low end, and therefore a traction problem even with BFG Drag Radials.
Sounds like you have better heads than I do, and I possibly have more cam. Frankly, I have too much low end, and therefore a traction problem even with BFG Drag Radials.
08-08-2002, 04:05 PM
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Car: 1968 Camaro
Engine: 406
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I have (had) a 350 with an RPM,Dart 180 heads, a 224/224 cam, and a TKO, and 3.42 rear gears. There was plenty of low end with that 3.27 TKO 1st, and really good part throttle response. I was really happy with my RPM. I am switching because of the inherent driveability problems associated with carbs... You'll be fine with a 383 and some sticky tires
08-08-2002, 10:43 PM
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Since i just finished my car, mostly, and am concentrating on drivability, mileage ( its a daily driver ) and regular maintenance issues. i think sometime next spring i'll get the single plane stealth with egr, if i can't afford fuel injection by then. Since i'm just about broke right now( this stuff gets expensive!!! ) i'll have to wait it out with my low rise performer.
08-11-2002, 10:31 AM
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: 350 TBI (LO5 K)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 7.5 10 bolt peg leg
The Weiand 8000 Action+ has all the emissions provisions and uses the Stealth runner design. I'm very happy with it.
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