I can't turn my new upper manifold around!
Yes, so I bought my Edelbrock 5.0 Performer RPM II manifold and got it last week and I have a major problem. My manifold cannot be turned so the inlet faces the driver's fender well for my electronic/throttle connections and cold air intake. I should have just bought a gt-40 upper and lower so I could bolt the upper on backwards, but I didn't. Has anyone else encountered this problem or has anyone just said F*CK it and left the manifold to the passenger side during their HO conversion or build? If so, I need to know which brackets, cables, etc. I need to make it function correctly.
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If it will not physically bolt up toward the driver side, you will need to get Mustang style cables and appropriate mounting brackets for throttle and TV, plus various hoses will need to be changed to Stang style. You will also most likely have to modify the wiring so the IAC, TPS, and EGR [If you still have it] reach and connect up correctly.sigpic
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You should be able to bolt it up backwards, why can't you?1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!
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Because the runner for #1 is not square (or rectangular) . Should have asked about intake and gotten pics first.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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What motor was this intake for anyway? 347 stroker? What heads? TFS, Edelbrock? That's way too much intake for almost any car ion this board.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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send it back.......the typhoon intake is reversible for sure
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
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send it back...search ebay for a "5.0 typhoon" it should bring up results for what is pictured below. i just got one and is waiting to be installed after the engine is rebuilt.Last edited by 87_crown_vic; 01-30-2008, 10:15 AM.
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I thought the Eddy intake is what the Typhoon intake was cloned from, unless thats a different Eddy intake. I know those Typhoons will spin backward.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Yeah, I'm thinking I'll just convert the cables and whatnot. I figure then I can buy the throttle body I want and just bolt it up. The airflow is matched fairly well, 1500-6500, not to worry. Everyone will have something to smile about when Im finished in late spring. I'm certainly not much of a shit talker, but lets just say I'll give bigbluetank something to cry about...Comment
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i doubt that. just means you will have a bigger mess of cables under the hood and doing things the hard way. Addicted to 86-87 PanthersComment
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well, if it's gonna be some stupid quick track car, start hacking and use the stang stuff. Get mustang accessories also, it'll make everything much easier and you'll have less problems in the longrun with havign to buy a $150 ASP underdrive for a vic.Builder/Owner of Badass Panther Wagons
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Wow, you've certainly set the bar quite high for yourself. I'll be watching this build.Originally posted by 87CrownVic View PostComment
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The Performer RPM II is a pretty big intake, very similar to the TFS-R I have on my Capri......
But my Capri weighs 2,800lbs........ has a big-ass cam, 5spd, long-tubes and the ability to zing to 7K.........
Not quite sure how that will behave in a Panther, but I guess you won't know until you try
1989 Town Car Cartier: 3G Alt. Upgrade, Mark VIII Electric Fan, Police Interceptor Suspension, 40-series Flows, loaded. HO+ Conversion: E7 heads, Cobra 1.7RR's, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, FMS "E" Camshaft, 4-hole 19lb/hr injectors, A9P ECM, 76mm C&L MAF, BBK CAI. 338,000Km, stock bottom-end.
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Reversed intake is going to cause problems with the AC, though I assume if its a track car, that stuff has been removed.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Shut up.Originally posted by 87_crown_vic View Post1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!
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