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January 16th, 2018, 12:25 PM

timothypaul

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Intake Manifold Question

Okay - I'll admit, I am being totally lazy because I am sure I could search on the forums here and find the answer.

I have a 71 Cutlass / 455 motor - I kept the 350 frame mounts and 350 engine mounts.

I wanted to switch from an Edelbrock Performer to the Torker, but was concerned with the hood clearance. I thought because with those mounts the engine sat a bit higher, and the Torker is an inch taller than the performer manifold it may not clear the hood. A friend told me it should be fine, but thought I would check here with people that actually have experience.

Thanks...Tim

January 16th, 2018, 01:55 PM

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I have a 71 Cutlass / 455 motor - I kept the 350 frame mounts and 350 engine mounts. I thought because with those mounts the engine sat a bit higher,

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Once again, the crank centerline is in EXACTLY the same place so long as the rubber mounts match the frame pads.

January 16th, 2018, 03:06 PM

don71

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I have the same set up you are describing.

You'll be just fine and still have room. Stock air cleaner and a generic chrome air cleaner have both fit fine.

January 16th, 2018, 03:19 PM

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I have a Port O sonic I would trade for your Performer. maybe someone here can shed some light on the Offenhauser port O sonic verses the Torker. Thanks

January 16th, 2018, 05:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by timothypaul

I wanted to switch from an Edelbrock Performer to the Torker, but was concerned with the hood clearance. I thought because with those mounts the engine sat a bit higher, and the Torker is an inch taller than the performer manifold it may not clear the hood. A friend told me it should be fine, but thought I would check here with people that actually have experience.

Thanks...Tim

What's your combination? Gear, Compression, etc.

January 28th, 2018, 09:30 AM

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Sorry for the delayed reply...

It's a 70 455 10.5 compression / milled heads / Mondelloe MH-31 Cam (MW-31 0.474 0.474 308°/308° 234° 234° 113° 1400-5500)
Cliff Rugles built quadrejet / Turbo 400 / 2:73 Rear end

January 28th, 2018, 09:33 AM

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2:73 Rear end

Strikes me that THIS is where you should be spending your money...

January 28th, 2018, 10:00 AM

timothypaul

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Yea, definitely will need to be addressed at some point. I have never gotten the Performer to seal well and was going to make another attempt. Then I saw someone with a used Torker fairly priced so thought it may be fun to try it.