Thread: Edelbrock Performer RPM

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Can anyone who knows or has one of these give me their take on it? I have one but am unsure if it is doing what I want.

I'm told that it should produce low RPM torque and high RPM horsepower. Is this right?

Hi try looking at

http://www.nucwa.com/page2.html

I was more interested in the fact that he uses a Melling MTC-1 cam and I found out that is the Melling version of the Edelbrock Performer-plus cam, but he has a Performer RPM manifold and some performance data. You have to go to the third page of his site to see the SBC 350 with the Performer RPM and this started from a thread called "HP and Torque" (I Think), but if you can't find the thread from about 10 days ago he can probably repeat his data for you, he gets about 15 mpg and low 14 times in the 1/4 mile and there were two estimates of about 280 HP. His replies were quite civil and informative! He says his coupe is a little over 3000 pounds.

Best Wishes,
Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Thank you for the info, I think you answered my question.

I was looking for more torque so I guess i'll be looking to replace the RPM model.

Take a look at the Performer EPS on the Edelbrock site. From all of the info it seems like the way to go.

"This small-block Chevy manifold has a runner design that’s “tuned” for peak torque around 3500 rpm on a 350-inch engine and it’s ideal for power from off-idle to 5500 rpm. Dyno tests showed gains of 5 hp and 9 ft/lbs of torque over the Edelbrock Performer manifold #2101 on a 350 Chevy. From 3000 to 4500 rpm, the increases averaged 5+ ft/lbs. of torque for more performance where you need it most"

If you are only looking for little gains as in the gain of torque between the Performer RPM intake vs the Performer intake at lower rpms, you might try advancing the cam a few degrees. This will achieve the same results.

Find out which cam you have and if it has advance ground into it. Comp cams come with 4 degrees from the factory. Edelbrock may have 5. You advance the cam timing to gain bottom end torque. I have played with as much as 8 degrees advance, it worked great.

Originally posted by TyphoonZR
If you are only looking for little gains as in the gain of torque between the Performer RPM intake vs the Performer intake at lower rpms, you might try advancing the cam a few degrees. This will achieve the same results.

Find out which cam you have and if it has advance ground into it. Comp cams come with 4 degrees from the factory. Edelbrock may have 5. You advance the cam timing to gain bottom end torque. I have played with as much as 8 degrees advance, it worked great.

Thanks Typhoon, I would never have thought of that. I'll look into it.