What is a Torker manifold?
This Torker manifold is a singe plane low rise intake that’s great for high performance applications that have limited hood clearance. The manifold has an exhaust crossover for easy cold weather warm-ups, but no provisions for exhaust heated chokes or EGR.
How much horsepower does a Edelbrock intake add?
After you fix what’s limiting performance, an Edelbrock Performer intake can add as much as 10 HP.
Which intake manifold is the best?
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- Weiand 8121 Street Warrior Intake – Chevy Small Block V8.
- Edelbrock 7531 Performer RPM Air-Gap Intake Manifold.
- Edelbrock 2116 Performer Vortec Aluminum Intake Manifold.
- Edelbrock 2121 Intake Manifold.
How do I choose an intake manifold?
Choose Dual-Plane, Single-Plane, or Others Carbureted intake manifolds come in a variety of styles: dual-plane, single-plane, Air-Gap, tunnel ram, and others. Choosing the right design basically comes down to matching the intake style to your vehicle’s application and intended rpm operating range.
What does an air gap intake manifold do?
The award-winning RPM Air-Gap intake manifold incorporates the same race-winning technology that’s used on our Victor Series competition intakes. The air-gap design features an open air space that separates the runners from the hot engine oil resulting in a cooler, denser charge for more power.
What does a high rise intake manifold do?
A “High Rise” manifold that has slightly longer runners and a taller location for the carburetor(s) will usually increase torque and power compared to a “Low Rise” manifold.
How much HP will an intake manifold add?
How much HP does a intake manifold add? An average CAI system will add from 5 to 15 HP to your engine, depending on the type, location, car make, model, and engine size.
Does a high rise intake increase horsepower?
High rise intakes on the other hand are better at building horsepower in the upper RPM range and typically have larger and longer intake runners.
What’s better single or dual plane intake?
Single-plane manifolds have a single intake opening into the plenum and feeds all 8 cylinders directly. The larger plenum area is less restrictive and supports a higher power range than a comparable dual-plane manifold, which has a wider power range and works better at low rpm.
Is dual intake better than single?
Choose a dual-plane intake for better idle quality, off-idle throttle tip-in response, and better air/fuel charge distribution to the cylinders at low rpm. Choose a dual-plane intake if you want a less peaky powerband with more rpm separation between the torque and horsepower peaks (more area under the curve).
Is the Torker intake manifold a good manifold?
A Torker is a decent street manifold and has a square flange carb pad. It will fall flat on it’s face if you attempt to use it with an adapter plate to run a Q-Jet. The Torker II had a smoother runner design than the straight shot of the original Torker.
What kind of Holley does a Torker air intake use?
Swapping from the original Torker to the 69 Z/28 intake with a 780 VC 3310 Holley made no difference in mileage or 1/4 mile times for me. The Torker II came about in the 80’s it had a different name when introduced and was sold as a cheap entry-level intake. It wasn’t even in the same league as the earlier X-planes.
How big is an original Edelbrock Torker intake?
I have an original TM-1 sitting on top of the stroker “305” (334 CID arrived at with a .030 over 305 block, 400 crank and rods, and a forged set of 305 pistons- a baby 383 if you will) in my DD, OT, 3/4 ton Truck with 3.73 gearing.
Which is better a Torker or Victor Jr intake?
Torker and victor Jr are both single plane intakes. Unless you are running an all out strip truck, I would opt for a performer or Gm type dual plane manifold. It will have more torque in the low end. It will be way better for daily driving.