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Old 12-16-2001, 08:38 AM
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Chuck,

I wasn't gonna answer this since it isn't a done deal, but couldn't resist! Here's where I am - first, average manifold heights from the Summit or Jeg's catalog (I forget which), or maybe the respective web sites:

Weiand Stealth: 6.0"
Edelbrock Torker II: 3.875"
Edelbrock Performer 460: 4.10"
Edelbrock Performer RPM: 5.48"

As you can see, the best street manifold, the Weiand Stealth, is 2-1/8" taller than the Torker.

My compromise is the Performer RPM at 1-5/8" taller, since it matches the ports on the aluminum Ford Racing heads OK.

I plan to increase the height of the scoop by 1-1/2" to accommodate the extra height of the manifold.

Like you I have a 514 and will use it mainly for the street. Ask me again in a couple of months how it works!

Tom
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