SBC: Edelbrock Torker I vs. Weiand 7546

[relic7680]

I am contemplating a 388 stroker SBC build for my '76 GMC Sprint (El Camino). I already have the .040" over 350 4 bolt bare block. I want to build the motor to resemble the '78-'82 hot rod period (using modern iron heads and internals), and make 500HP on pump gas. Two old single plane intakes come to mind...the original Edelbrock Torker and the Weiand 7546. I understand that these will not perform quite like a modern design, but I want to be period correct and still make power for "street/strip" purposes. Which intake is better? Is my 500HP goal reasonable with either one?

[MrPbody]

Edelbrock wears engines out testing. T-1 was a good intake as long as low-end power is not a major concern. Weiand appears to "copy" what Edelbrock sells.

Neither are well-suited to your performance application. That A-body is quite heavy, calling for more low-end and mid-range than high-end power. The old C4-B is a decent "high rise" from the era, that will help with the low-end. Performer RPM is similar in appearance, but is FAR more advanced.

FWIW

Jim

[relic7680]

Looked into the C4B and C3BX.....not sure if they will be aggressive enough for my application. Is there any pre-'83 intake that might do? Also looked at the old Holley Street Dominator...

[MrPbody]

The Holley is another "knock-off" of an Edelbrock. If these are the only choices, I would stick with Torker.

Jim

[relic7680]

Found out that the C4B and C3BX won't clear my HEI.....going to look into the performance of the Torker some more. I appreciate your help.