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Feb 6, 2008 | 06:21 PM

freedom_fighter

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manifold for a 454ci

Guys I need to decide on a manifold for this engine. I was thinking Edelbrock or Sheetmetal. I am in need of a recommendation. I was thinking Edelbrock jr. but I am worried it will choke the 454ci motor..any sheetmetal intakes out there under 2 grand?

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Feb 6, 2008 | 08:45 PM

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If you hogged out a Vic JR intake enough for 255cc heads, I'm not certain there would be any aluminum left. I also think you would need a serious "buddy" hookup to find a sheetmetal intake for much under 3k. I doubt you will get a lot of responses here, as this question should really be in the external engine forum.

Feb 6, 2008 | 11:19 PM

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Spend a little extra and get one made. It will be worth it.

Feb 9, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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beck sheetmetal intakes run 2400 with rails and what not. they are a very nice piece and if you send him your cylinder heads he will port match your intake to them

good luck

Feb 9, 2008 | 11:31 PM

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with all you have invested now just get the sheetmetal...

Feb 10, 2008 | 02:53 AM

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Ported fast intakes with cathedral heads are doing 600+ rwhp. no need for a sheetmetal IMO.

Feb 25, 2008 | 01:49 AM

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Wrong.... (Dont mean ANY disrespect)

I personally ran a ported FAST AND Sheetmetal on my LSx 454 and the FAST fell lfat on its face.

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Ported fast intakes with cathedral heads are doing 600+ rwhp. no need for a sheetmetal IMO.

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Feb 25, 2008 | 03:07 AM

VictionOne

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American HP, care to share your findings with us?

Feb 25, 2008 | 12:48 PM

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I say the Beck w/our 100mm billet TB....awesome power combo on big cubes.

The valve covers are GMPP parts. We have a set in stock if you want. Call JP: 813-628-0080

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:30 PM

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Ive tried them all!!!! You well end up going back to a Fast 90/90 combo. It really is the best intake manifold for any cathedral port head. The Victor Jr. would only be a CONSIDERATION if your planning on doing a direct port or a carb plate setup. But as far as N/A goes....FAST for the win!!!