So, replaced the crank and got it all back together, only now with the RPM Air Gap instead of the Weiand 8124. Seems a bit softer on the bottom end, under like 2,000-2,500, I actually had to idle it up a fair bit. That's no biggy though, I had more bottom end than I needed, the bottem end is still strong though. Mid range seems to have improved a bit perhaps, and it definately runs better up top, over 5,700ish rpm. The Weiand is still a good intake though, but I think it was just too small for my setup. For something milder, or with stock heads for sure it's a great intake. I'd definately use it in a mild performance/milage or towing application.
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Who cares how much horsepower it has, all that matters is how fast it goes!
Best run 13.23 at 106.97mph with a 2.183 60' Times from before tune and driver mod.
It took it bit of doing to find it, that sucker was burried. It makes me wonder how some people can ressurect old threads.....when a thread is on page 97 that should be a clue.
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Who cares how much horsepower it has, all that matters is how fast it goes!
Best run 13.23 at 106.97mph with a 2.183 60' Times from before tune and driver mod.
Yeah, the Action plus (8124) is a better match to the old Edelbrock Performer (before the Performer RPM). The Wieand Stealth (8020), would have been a much better match for your setup, than an Action Plus.
I originally got the new Action Plus before the old engine crapped out, so it was fine for that setup, but I figured it was new and improved so I'd try it on this 302, and it actually did quite well. It would still pull to 6,000 without a problem and even go to 6,500 though you could feel the power flattening out(it never seemed to hit a wall though). I had the Air Gap laying around, but thought it almost might have been too big for this setup since I was going for a mild driver and concerned about mileage. Since I had it out to replace the crank and it needed an intake gasket I figured I'd try the Air Gap and see how it does. The 8124 moves a lot of air at low rpm though, with a lean tune the engine would ping at part throttle leaving a stop light.
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Who cares how much horsepower it has, all that matters is how fast it goes!
Best run 13.23 at 106.97mph with a 2.183 60' Times from before tune and driver mod.
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