Author Topic: Performer RPM Intake Manifolds (Read 5227 times)

79Formula · « **on:** May 09, 2006, 08:11:08 PM »

I was interested in replacing the stock manifold on my Firebird and while reading reviews and descriptions of Edelbrocks Performer RPM Manifold for 350 and 403 Olds I came across this.

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Will not clear hood on 403 Olds, Firebird/TA

My question is, does this mean that it will be too high to fit under the hood when everything is completely assembeled(carb,filter,intake,etc)? Or am I just misreading this?

Any help would be appreciated!

Hitman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:30:53 PM »

Yes, it means it is too high, that once you put it on, the carb will sit too high to allow the shaker to fit on there.

HughJass · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2006, 09:26:36 PM »

Try this
http://www.transamcountry.com/sponsor_WFO.htm

79Formula · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2006, 11:21:22 PM »

that'd be great if i had a t/a unfortunately i don't

HughJass · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2006, 06:42:17 AM »

Then you dont need to worry, it wont clear the hood with a shaker hood scoop but should be fine with a plain Firebird. Justreplace your current air cleaner with this one.

79Formula · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2006, 05:27:21 PM »

ok, i will try it, thats what refunds are always for ty

did you mean replace the current air filter with that drop filter?

79Formula · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2006, 07:07:52 PM »

BTW, this installation would be on a 79 Formula not a T/A, if you couldn't tell by my name.

79Formula · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:44:01 AM »

Talked to an Edelbrock tech today and found out that the Performer's raise your stock by 2 inches, if you have enough room then it will work.