edelbrock rpm 2

i_love_my_stang · Feb 7, 2009

does anybody have this intake installed on the 5.0L? what heads and cam did you use to go with this combo, it says on the edelbrock site you need the tb adapter and another adapter kit? do i really need both, im going to be running the stock bottom end so im not going to change the pistons or anything so the x303 and z 303 the they recommend wont work, i was probably just going to get a custom ground cam, a 70mm tb, im getting a different hood so clearance shouldn't be a issue. i was thinking either edelbrock heads or afr's what numbers could i expect to get with this set up? thanks

Spd0lit · Feb 7, 2009

I have it and its a great intake. Yes you need the elbow adapter if you are going to run the sn95 intake setup. I'm using Trickflow stage 1 ported heads form panhandle performance and an e303(i know i know not optimum). I also run the fox valve covers.

Hoseitdown · Feb 7, 2009

a budddy of mine has this intake with afr 165 heads, comp 274 cam... well, its etiher the 274 or the 1082... whatever one they still make... bitch hauls ass... he has his set up with 4.10 gears too,...

stang94X · Feb 7, 2009

i have the intake, its great, you need the tb adapter, i have summit valve covers and didnt need a spacer for the egr to not hit the covers, custom grind would be the best way to go, and if its only between edelbrock and afr heads, they are both great heads but id choose afr 185's, they'll give you more potential for further motor upgrades or if you decide to do a power adder

i_love_my_stang · Feb 7, 2009

is their another head that could go good with this intake? ya im running 4.10s as well

topless95 · Feb 7, 2009

I have the performer w/ frpp gt40x303 heads and an e-cam and everything works great together

i_love_my_stang · Feb 7, 2009

topless95 said:
I have the performer w/ frpp gt40x303 heads and an e-cam and everything works great together

how much hp are you putting to the wheels? is there a big difference between the performer and the performer 2?

LAFENATU · Feb 7, 2009

The twisted wedge head would work also.

i_love_my_stang · Feb 7, 2009

ok is their some heads that require fly cut pistons?

LAFENATU · Feb 7, 2009

Anything with a 2.02/1.60 valve is usually going to need a flycut if using an aftermarket cam.

The twisted wedge head has more room to play because of the valve design.

i_love_my_stang · Feb 8, 2009

ok cuz i dont want to flycut my pistons so which cam should be safe with those heads? i guess a e303 will work, or i could prob find a comp cams one that would work

LAFENATU · Feb 8, 2009

You can always go with a AFR 165 head. The difference between the 165 to the 185 is the intake port and the valve size. The exhaust is identical.

The 165 will work fine without flycutting.

Depending on if your willing to spend it but Ed Curtis is an excellent person to design a cam for what you want but his cams are pricey at $299.99

He can design something to get you the most performance without cutting the piston.

i_love_my_stang · Feb 8, 2009

humm i could check that out, i live in canada so that cost could be doubled between shipping,duty, and the exchange rate, ill prob go with the AFR165 head then maybe ill check out comp cams i though they make custom ones too,

LAFENATU · Feb 8, 2009

We sell AFR at www.jdsperformance.com

i_love_my_stang · Feb 9, 2009

how much for a set of the 165's?

topless95 · Feb 10, 2009

i_love_my_stang said:
topless95 said:

I have the performer w/ frpp gt40x303 heads and an e-cam and everything works great together

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how much hp are you putting to the wheels? is there a big difference between the performer and the performer 2?

270, but I am hoping for a little more once I get my 24lb injectors, he did a safe tune as I was at 91% or 92% duty cycle on the 19's so he told me get the 24's and he can fatten it up a little and see if I cant get a little more power

i_love_my_stang · Feb 11, 2009

270's pretty good though.. think you could push 300 with your combo? also could you use a more aggressive cam other then the E or will the pistons start making out with the valves?