Edelbrock Torker II 340 on a 1966 273 v8??

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Hi everyone, do you think a 340 Edelbrock Torker II will fit a '66 273 V8? If it fits, are there any modifications that need to be made? I got the manifold and carburetor for $200, practically new.
 
it will physically fit, provided the heads are actually 66 units and not the earlier ones with the different bolt size and angle.

however, the port match is going to be horrendous.

and if you've got a stock cam, and you're running what i'll assume is a big carb for that manifold it's going to run not great at all.

Edit: what carb?

maybe it's useful to you and you can keep that and sell the manifold and get something more appropriate.
 
junkyardhero said:
it will physically fit, provided the heads are actually 66 units and not the earlier ones with the different bolt size and angle.

however, the port match is going to be horrendous.

and if you've got a stock cam, and you're running what i'll assume is a big carb for that manifold it's going to run not great at all.

Edit: what carb?

maybe it's useful to you and you can keep that and sell the manifold and get something more appropriate.
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Apparently there is a pin that does not allow the manifold to fit perfectly on the engine. it is a 66 273, the carburetor is a 4-barrel Edelbrock.
 
the pin can be removed-- i'm guessing you're talking about the one on the rail between the cylinder banks.

which edelbrock part number?

and what are the specs of the motor?
 
josuevalenza said:
Apparently there is a pin that does not allow the manifold to fit perfectly on the engine. it is a 66 273, the carburetor is a 4-barrel Edelbrock.
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  • you can pull that pin out.
  • 273 ports are like 318 ports, I wouldn't worry about the port size.
  • What I would worry about is this intakes designed purpose vs your engine. If your engine is stock, or remotely close to stock, I wouldn't recommend that intake.
 
318willrun said:
  • you can pull that pin out.
  • 273 ports are like 318 ports, I wouldn't worry about the port size.
  • What I would worry about is this intakes designed purpose vs your engine. If your engine is stock, or remotely close to stock, I wouldn't recommend that intake.
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Engine is stock, been working well with the 2bl holley, trans is 4 speed.
 
josuevalenza said:
Engine is stock, been working well with the 2bl holley, trans is 4 speed.
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That intake is pretty racy for a 273 2 barrel and depending on what carb, a smaller carb might be a better choice. It will bolt up and work but...........there are better choices.
 
that pin is for locating stock manifolds. frequently they're gone anyway. conversely, you could drill you intake to fit.

anyway, what i was getting at is that's a manifold designed for more cubic inches and high RPM operation. it is not a great match for most stock engines.

can it be made to work? sure. but there's better options out there. and depending on what you've got-- weight of vehicle, gears, cam, type of driving you're going to do, there's alot better options out there.
 
josuevalenza said:
1930 Ford A roadster
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If it's never going to be really hot rodded, and just cruise to the local shows or Dairy Queen, that intake will work for that. Especially with the 4 speed. People put rough idle cams and tunnel rams on stock engines for stuff like that, for looks and sound not caring about performance. But, as stated, better intakes for it than that torker II
 
junkyardhero said:
that pin is for locating stock manifolds. frequently they're gone anyway. conversely, you could drill you intake to fit.

anyway, what i was getting at is that's a manifold designed for more cubic inches and high RPM operation. it is not a great match for most stock engines.

can it be made to work? sure. but there's better options out there. and depending on what you've got-- weight of vehicle, gears, cam, type of driving you're going to do, there's alot better options out there.
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junkyardhero said:
that pin is for locating stock manifolds. frequently they're gone anyway. conversely, you could drill you intake to fit.

anyway, what i was getting at is that's a manifold designed for more cubic inches and high RPM operation. it is not a great match for most stock engines.

can it be made to work? sure. but there's better options out there. and depending on what you've got-- weight of vehicle, gears, cam, type of driving you're going to do, there's alot better options out there.
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Thanks for the reply, unfortunately here in Peru there aren't many spare parts for Mopar, the project is a Ford A roadster, the truth is that I'm looking for the engine to look good and run better, no racing, no drag, just a cruiser, but I can't install the shotgun in a 2-barrel carburetor, that's why I chose this one that came with everything included, the 4-barrel carburetor.
 
318willrun said:
If it's never going to be really hot rodded, and just cruise to the local shows or Dairy Queen, that intake will work for that. Especially with the 4 speed. People put rough idle cams and tunnel rams on stock engines for stuff like that, for looks and sound not caring about performance. But, as stated, better intakes for it than that torker II
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Exactly, it's a car for Sunday shows, going out for a coffee, maybe using it 2 days a week and no more than that, it's not a car for the track, for drag or racing, this engine already sounds wonderful, the idea is for it to look good, sound great and drive better.
 
josuevalenza said:
Exactly, it's a car for Sunday shows, going out for a coffee, maybe using it 2 days a week and no more than that, it's not a car for the track, for drag or racing, this engine already sounds wonderful, the idea is for it to look good, sound great and drive better.
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Then pull that pin and onward! Show us a picture of the car when completed!
 
I ran a 340 intake on a 318 for years. It may not be optimal, but it was a big improvement and ran great. Sounds like a great budget upgrade.
 
i would strongly advise that if you can find a edelbrock performer intake to run one of those instead. it would be a much, much better fit all around.

i know parts are scarce and few and far between, but i'd bet you can pull one up down there.
 
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