Big Block Chevrolet Intake Manifolds
Chevrolet 396-502
V8 | B/B Chevy Victor Series Race Manifolds
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Chevrolet 396-502 V8
Performer 2-O (Idle-5500 Rpm)
- Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. big-block Chevy V8s using general duty oval-port cylinder heads. #2161 is stock replacement/street legal part for 396, 402, 427 and 454 V8s with OEM 4-bbl. carb.; 1965-72 (1973 non-CA) passenger cars and 1966-83 trucks, Suburbans and heavy vehicles; except stock equipped EGR. #3761 is stock replacement/street legal part for 454 V8s with OEM 4-bbl. carb.; 1972-89. Will not fit under hood of Corvette without hood modifications. Will not fit “tall block” V8s. May be used with OEM or aftermarket carbs. Will fit 1965-90 oval port heads. See Power Package Graph.
- Performer 2-O (non-EGR) .....#2161
- Performer 2-O (EGR) .....#3761
Installation Notes:
Use #8028 waterneck adapter for 1986 and later. Choke plate #8961 included. Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.300", B-5.400" see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.70" x 1.68".
Performer 2-O (non-EGR) #2161
Performer 2-O (EGR) #3761
RPM Air-Gap 2-O (1500-6500 RPM)
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Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port cylinder heads (1975 and earlier), the new RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that’s been used on our Victor Series competition intakes for years.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. Includes rear water outlets, two distributor clamp locations and nitrous bosses. Accepts all late model alternator and A/C brackets for the street. For square bore carburetors only. No provision for exhaust heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro. - RPM Air-Gap 2-O (non-EGR) .....#7561*
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold ht.: A-4.45", B-6.0" see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.60" x 1.94".
The Air-Gap Runs the Entire Length of the Manifold for a Cool, Dense Mixture and More Power... Outstanding Performance and a Great Looking Manifold! - RPM Air-Gap 2-O (non-EGR) .....#7561*
RPM Air-Gap 2-R (1500-6500 rpm)
- Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevrolet V8s with high-performance rectangular-port heads, the new RPM Air-Gap incorporates the race-winning technology that’s been used on our Victor Series intakes. The open air space separates the runners from the hot engine oil, and as a result, the air/fuel mixture stays cooler for a denser charge and more power. Includes rear water outlets, two distributor clamp locations and nitrous bosses. Accepts all late model alternator and A/C brackets for the street. For square-bore carburetors only. No provision for exhaust heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro.
- RPM Air-Gap 2-R (non-EGR) .....#7562
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7202. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0", see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.56" x 2.24".
Performer RPM 2-O (1500-6500 RPM)
- Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port cylinder heads (1975 and earlier). This manifold offers the latest technology in dual-plane high rise design and builds outstanding horsepower while maintaining good torque and driveability. No provisions for exhaust heated chokes. Accepts late-model
waterneck, air-conditioning, alternator and HEI equipment. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle, or 1967-81 Camaro.
- Performer RPM 2-O (non-EGR) ....#7161*
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0", see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.60" x 1.94".
Performer RPM 2-R (1500-6500 RPM)
- Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevrolet V8s with high-performance rectangular-port cylinder heads. This manifold offers the latest technology in dual-plane high-rise design. It offers maximum horsepower with a broad torque curve for great street high-performance. No provisions for exhaust heated chokes. Accepts late-model waterneck, air-conditioning, alternator and HEI equipment. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro.
- Performer RPM 2-R (non-EGR) ....#7163*
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7202. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0" (.25" taller than stock high-rise aluminum manifold) see manifold selection page Port exit dimensions: 1.56" x 2.24".
Performer RPM Q-Jet (1500-6500 RPM)
- Designed especially for spread-bore carburetors such as Performer RPM Q-Jet #1910 on street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port (1975 and earlier) heads. These manifolds offer the latest technology in dual-plane high rise design. No provisions for hot air style chokes. Accepts divorced choke, late-model waterneck, air-conditioning, alternator and HEI equipment. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro. Carb pad will accept square-bore carbs without adapter.
- Performer RPM 2-O Q-Jet (oval-port, non-EGR) .....#7164*
Carburetor Recommendations:
- Performer RPM Q-Jet #1910 (850 cfm) - Ref. A, I, use bolt kit #1925 #1925.
Installation Notes:Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0" see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.61" x 1.93". For divorced choke use #9178.
Performer 454 T.B.I. (Idle-5500 RPM)
- The Performer 454 T.B.I. manifold delivers outstanding performance for the street with complete emissions compatibility. With an Edelbrock manifold #3764, Edelbrock cam kit #2162 and Tubular Exhaust System 0-60 times improved by 1.70 seconds. Add our Performer High-Compression heads #60499 for even greater power gains. Performer #3764 is a stock replacement/street legal part for 1987-90 Chevy/GMC trucks with Mark IV 454 c.i.d. throttle body injected V8 engines. Accepts stock EGR in stock location.
- Performer 454 T.B.I. Mark IV (EGR) ....#3764
Injector Recommendations:
- Use stock Throttle Body Injection Unit.
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: GM #10181398. Manifold height: A-4.30", B-6.45" same as stock, see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.41" x 1.59". 1987-90 Chevy 454 trucks require Edelbrock GM T.B.I. throttle bracket #8019.
7.4L Power Package Results
1990 454 SS Pick-up With Performer Manifold #3764,
Cam #2162 and TES Headers #66601.70 second gain 10-70 mph
Torker II 2-O (2500-6500 RPM)
- Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port cylinder heads (1975 & earlier). Will fit under stock hood of Corvette without modification. Manifold not equipped with EGR. Will not fit “tall block” V8 engines. Must use manual or electric choke carburetor.
- Torker II 2-O (non-EGR) ....#5061*
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-3.050", B-4.600" (.25" taller than stock Corvette) see manifold selection page. Port exit dimensions: 1.35" x 1.90"/1.60" x 1.90".
Street Tunnel Ram 2-O (3500-7500 rpm)
Designed for use on 396-502 c.i.d. big-block Chevy V8s with large oval-port heads (1975 and earlier). Ideal for applications such as pro-street or marine where low-end torque is not a prime factor.
- Street Tunnel Ram 2-O (base and top) .....#7115*
- Street Tunnel Ram 2-O (base only) .....#7190*
- Street Tunnel Ram 2-O (top only) .....#7191*
- Throttle Linkage (forward) .....#7097
- Top Gasket (included with base and top) .....#6989
Carburetor Recommendations: Performer #1405 (600 cfm), Thunder Series AVS #1805 (650 cfm)
Installation Notes: Top has vacuum outlet for power brakes. Manifold will accept forward mounted carbs. Distance from carb center to carb center: 9.38". H.E.I. ignition will not clear manifold. Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold top with bottom height: 10.63". Port exit dimensions: 1.56" x 1.89".
C-66-O Dual-Quad (1500-6000 RPM)
C-66-R Dual-Quad (1500-6000 RPM)
- Designed for 396-502 c.i.d. Chevys, tests confirmed smooth, consistent part-throttle operation with a 25 hp gain over Torker II and a torque gain of 30 ft/lbs. over Performer. Will not fit tall-deck truck blocks. Includes metering rods to calibrate Edelbrock carbs. Carb center to carb center is 6-7/16".
- C-66-0 Manifold for 1975 & earlier large, oval-port heads (non-EGR) .....#5420*
- Polished C-66-0 Manifold for 1975 & earlier large, oval-port heads (non-EGR) .....#54201*
- C-66-R Manifold for rectangular-port heads (non-EGR) .....#5421*
- Braided Fuel Line Kit .....#8088
- Progressive Throttle Linkage Kit .....#7094
- *Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
- Performer RPM 2-O (non-EGR) ....#7161*
Reher-Morrison Racing Engines relies on Edelbrock manifolds for maximum performance in their popular Super Series big-block Chevys. Their 805 hp Super Series 502 and 845 hp Super Series 522 come with Victor 454-R #2907, while the monstrous 910 hp Super Series 555 is topped with an Edelbrock Super Victor BBC #2927.
Designed for 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s using rectangular-port heads. Suitable for boat and auto racing. Operates from 4000-7000 rpm with the standard-flange top and above 7000 rpm with the dual 4500 top.
The same base works with all tops. Will fit Edelbrock Victor series race heads #7760 and #7765.
