what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray Coupe LS4 454 Dark Brown Metallic with Deluxe Saddle interior

Hey guys, i have a torker II intake ( single plane) for the vette... but not too sure I am willing to lose my bottom end torque.....

so... what dual plane intake will fit under a STOCK hood??? seems like no aftermarket ones will as they are all high rise.....

I do not plan on running stock air cleaner and was going to use a 69-71 open style air cleaner with the drop down base....

any ideas???

Jim

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what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

Posted: 1/15/07 8:13amMessage 2 of 6

windrider1200

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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe Ontario Orange Black leather interior LS-5; Turbo 400

I took off my Torker II and used a Performance Products Cyclone dual plane intake, going with a L-88 hood with cold air box, and l-88 air cleaner. I have not identified any dual plane intakes ( Edelbrock, Wiend, Holley, etc) that will fit under a stock hood, regardless of what air cleaner is used.

Good luck

BB NJ Ken

1972 T Top 454; "Boomer" Latest "upgrades": 1 1/8" front Stabilizer bar. Rebuilt SS calipers with O-ring pistons. Under car Chambered exhaust. Fiberglass rear spring (360lbs/in). Bilstein Rear Shocks. 3/4" Rear Stabilizer Bar. Tow hitch. Performer manifold with 600 cfm Holley. Comp Cam 262 .499 lift. L-88 Hood in process

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what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

Posted: 1/15/07 8:50amMessage 3 of 6

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Windrider1200

Thanks for the note.....

Why did you take the torker II off???

I used to run a single plane on my Buick 231 V6 and noticed a small decline in bottom end, but gained a whole lot of top end...... guess it would be the same effect for the 454?

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what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

Posted: 1/22/07 6:43pmMessage 4 of 6

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any fresh updates ????

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what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

Posted: 1/23/07 4:51pmMessage 5 of 6

windrider1200

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I took the Torker II off because there was a definite flat spot off idle, and I was changing the cam to a low to mid range torque grind. I want the car to really respond off idle, as I just intend to it for cruising and fooling around stop light to stop light, hoping to bring back my youth.

In retrospect, perhaps the flat spot was more carb issue than manifold.

I also suspect that the Torker II single plane manifold , on a larger displacement engine like the 454, might not inflict that big a penalty in low end response.

Anyway, the new manifold looks much nicer, & thats what its all about, right?

Cheers

BB NJ Ken

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what aftermarket intake fits under hood for 454?

Posted: 1/23/07 5:14pmMessage 6 of 6

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