Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1
Geez, you don't need an RPM intake. I don't understand you guys who think the motor will be faster with a bigger manifold. All you'll do is kill off the low and mid range with it, where you do 99% of your driving. Now, is you're gonna drag race/street drive with a 383 and rev it to 6,500, then yeah, the motor could take advantage of a bigger manifold.

If we are talking heads, cam, carb and associated parts to make 400+ hp, it would seem an RPM intake would be the logical choice. The Performer is designed to make peak torque at 3500 rpm and lose effectiveness after 5500 rpm. That kind of engine is going to see 6000 rpm with peak torque being in the area of 4000 rpm or so. Why would you want to compromise top end? An RPM dual plane manifold is not going to lose that much low end like a Victor Jr. would. I would just like to know the reasoning behind your response, that's all. No offense intended.