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Intake Manifold for 1986 302

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Old 02-16-2012, 12:19 PM
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Default Intake Manifold for 1986 302

I have rebuilt an 86 302 and considering it has low end torque versus high rpm horsepower should I just use the Performer intake I currently have on the old engine in the 66 coupe?

I have an RPM on my 289 in the 67 convertible and I like it, but it doesn't seem to make sense buying one for an 86 engine.

Don't want to spend money just for the sake of spending money.
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Old 02-16-2012, 12:24 PM
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I say use what you have. If I was building what you are, and I had the Performer, I would use it.
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Old 02-16-2012, 12:35 PM
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That is what I was think too. I have it so why not use it unless I was missing something obvious. I am getting ready to yank the old "lawn-boy" out of the coupe and hopefully install my first rebuilt engine. Haven't really been in a rush to see if my work will start and run. LOL
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Old 02-16-2012, 05:35 PM
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Use it. It's not like it sucks. I'm running a stock iron manifold on my 289HP and it runs just fine.
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Old 02-17-2012, 09:36 AM
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same opinion here, use it
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