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So I need some Carb and Manifold suggestions.

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Me and my dad are picking up a 1968 440 block bored .30 over that comes with 915 heads. we also have a Crower 282HDP camshaft and a steel crank. I was just wondering what Manifold and Carb you guys would recommend to me for this motor set up. Also, would you guys suggest getting a different torque converter? thanks!
 
The heads are stock but cleaned up, and the pistons are stock pistons from a 1971 440 from a charger i believe.
 
Whoops, I'm not sure what the pistons are, can't be stock cause the block is bored, how do I find out what pistons they are?
 
Whoops, I'm not sure what the pistons are, can't be stock cause the block is bored, how do I find out what pistons they are?
are they flat top?if so,just measure how far down in the cyl they are when at the top of the stroke.(will need measurement to .000 to determine a close guess at comp ratio,unless you know that already.)
with the cam you stated(red line at 6000,peak at 4500)you should be great with a 750 cfm carb.edelbrock should be almost just bolt on and go.holley can buld more power,but may take a bit more adjusting.edelbrock performer and performer rpm would both be good choices for manifolds.rpm gives a bit more potential for future upgrades in the heads.
 
I'm with "67 coronet"
Just make is simple and easy:
SUMMit Racing: 1-800-230-3030
1. Edelbrock "Performer" part #:EDL-2191 $209.95
2. Edelbrock "Performer" Carb, part #: EDL-1407 (750cfm) $309.95

If you wish, go with the Edelbrock Performer "Air Gap" manifold.
 
what you talking about rusty, performer is a great, tried and tested manifold, can not find it but mopar muscle did a test on all manifolds and the performer rpm, out performed neally everything in it's class
 
Of course it's tried and tested. Patterned right after the stocker. How can it not be? If you're gonna go to the trouble of an aftermarket intake, get one that will support a lot more power than a stocker, not just a little. I never understood why those things sold. They're barely a step up.

And as far as "outperforming nearly everything in its class".....on whose dyno? Who sponsored the dyno runs? If Edelbrock had anything to do with it, then you can throw those numbers out the window.
 
That's a completely different intake from what I am talkin about benno. Geez.
 
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...dyno_testing_small_block_intakes/viewall.html
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...nifold_engine_and_rpm_range_test/viewall.html

the bottom link is probably more suited. the performer is the best performing dual plane and compared to a single plane where it loses out on a bit of HP it makes more torque.

but i am i only going off what i have read and no on hand experience like rusty probably does have

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the weiand action plus they reckon is an updated version of a stock intake, and no real benefits from a cast iron factory intake
 
You need to get your intakes straight my friend. First off, Edelbrock does not make an Air Gap for the big block. They are all already air gaps......even the stock intakes. Since big block engines have an intake valley pan, air flows all around the intake on a big block. The intake I am talking about is called the Edelbrock Performer. PERIOD. What you are referring to is the Edelbrock Performer RPM. Two completely different intakes. One is pretty much a stock replacement, but made from aluminum. The other is one of the best intakes you can get. Big difference. Here's a comparison. The first one is the Performer. It looks just like a stock intake. The second is The Performer RPM. A blind man could see the difference. lol
 

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Im not looking to make my car into a drag performance type of car, i want some nice power that i can handle driving regularly. The pistons are flot top, im not at home to make measurements but as soon as i am i will, or ill have my dad do it. Thanks for the suggestions guys! what amount of power do you think I would be getting if i used the performer carb and performer manifold vs the performer carb and the performer RPM manifold? thanks for all the help, to be honest im not too educated on picking out engine parts but im learning!
 
I'm just trying to "keep it simple" for them.
It's a 440, plenty of power as is.
Nice torque curve in a stock 440.
So, keeping it on the e-cheapo side I thought that combo.
(I do like the Air Gap)
It's good enough for me..
But, as RustyRatRod stated and implied;
Lots and Lots of options oput there!
Do your research...
Like Budnicks always says:
"Fill your library before you fill your garage"
That is a nice manifold Rusty pointed out on eBay!

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Im not looking to make my car into a drag performance type of car, i want some nice power that i can handle driving regularly. The pistons are flot top, im not at home to make measurements but as soon as i am i will, or ill have my dad do it. Thanks for the suggestions guys! what amount of power do you think I would be getting if i used the performer carb and performer manifold vs the performer carb and the performer RPM manifold? thanks for all the help, to be honest im not too educated on picking out engine parts but im learning!



Keep it simple and economical.
Go for torque....
 
Ok, folks remember the hood clearance issue, don't buy an RPM unless you have hood clearance... Here would be my suggestion

Holley 3310 series carb 750 vacuum secondary

and Holley Street Dominator intake, their is one on moparts right now for #75 bucks, Great intake infact it is what is going on top of my 440. If you have hood clearance, but like eddy's get an old CH4B, flows awesome
and no need to cut a hole in the hood!
 
Commenting on the cam only, if that Crower is ground on a 108 lobe separation then you will want a pretty free flowing intake like the Performer RPM, an old Torker or Street Dominator. They just seem like a good match for a cam that produces a torque peak higher in the RPM range.
 
Dont know why Edelbrock has 2 intakes with such similar names. The 440 Performer performs poorly according to IQ 52 and others. But the Performer RPM is a great intake. I have one and it worked great on my 440. There is also a 383 performer. Similar to the stocker, just lighter weight aluminum. But lacking in the performance dept. I would go with the Performer RPM, and a cam in the range of .484 lift, 284 total duration. A cam like the 509 lift, 292 duration would be the most you would need for a stock type street engine. And that may be too much. Wont work with power brakes.
 
Great description, Gary. Finally somebody that understands what I'm sayin. lol That's why when anyone asks, I recommend either the Performer RPM OR one of the other such as the Weiand. You can see the huge difference between the Weiand and the regular performer. I call the Weiand a happy median for those who might not want to spend such a chunk on the Performer RPM. Of course, you can always hawk ebay for a CH4B or similar old school intake. Some of those older pieces really come close to the Performer RPM and can be had very reasonably.
 
Would the Performer RPM fit under the hood? I remember size being a factor earlier in this thread. Also, my dad took a look at the pistons, they are flat top and they have this printed on the top: 2292p 030. Can you guys tell me what this means?

Heres a picture:IMG_8471-2.jpg
 
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