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Jul 7, 2016 | 08:12 AM

Nick-1973-ford

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390 intake manifold

Hi

I will be upgrading my 360 and wanted advice on a monifold.

Better to get Edler or original 390 intake? (for 4v carb ofcourse).

Thank you

Jul 7, 2016 | 08:18 AM

mikeo0o0o0

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A lot of people say there isn't much difference between the stock 4bbl. and Edelbrock intakes. I'd go with the Edelbrock just because of the weight reduction. That 80 lb intake gets heavy in a hurry when you're leaning over a fender.

Jul 7, 2016 | 08:30 AM

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If intending to eventually building a hi performance FE, get the Performer RPM (PN 7105) or old skool Streetmaster instead of the Performer (PN 2105).

Swapping to an aluminum intake nets about a 55-pound weight reduction.

Jul 7, 2016 | 10:22 AM

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The aluminum one will also not be warped like a lot of the originals end up.

Apr 9, 2019 | 08:37 PM

azroxx

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Old parts

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I bought a engine in 2012, removed from a highboy the neighbor had. This was the manifold, found it on a back shelf when cleaning with the wife.

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Single plane, I think it had a 4 barrel carb on it. If I remember right, the carb was a large cfm Holley, but maybe I mis-remember.

The removed heads.

I thought about using the manifold on my '75 project...Anyone have any recent experience with the manifold and/or the heads from an older engine?

Apr 10, 2019 | 08:25 PM

Nick-1973-ford

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I have the same intake and 65 iron heads. Motor runs smooth. You will like it.

Apr 10, 2019 | 09:43 PM

azroxx

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I have the same intake and 65 iron heads. Motor runs smooth. You will like it.

Yah, I found your old thread when I was using the search function. 07-07-2016, 08:12 AM was when you inquired the first time, good to see your search turned out well.

I have an Edelbrock Performer for my 400ci in my '77 that I might install. This single plane might be okay in my '75 390 ci rebuild project. It was on a low geared, big tire highboy so I was not sure how it would do in my 2WD around town truck.

The heads need updating. A buddy told me to grab aluminum heads if I want something nice..I just want to stay low budget, daily driver, 30 mile longest trip ever type of truck.