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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by FESCJ on Today at 12:27:19 AM »
I appreciate all the responses! I don't have a problem keeping this Holley SD intake. It is installed in non ported form. Can I use it successfully out of the box, or should I opt for porting? It would seem that if I opt for porting, I would need to weigh in cost factor of the porting and shipping. Might get into used Performer RPM price territory? And, just so you know, I am running C6AE-R heads.

I haven't given you folks any build data on my engine, and I will if it helps? But my goal for the engine was a decent mannered 428 with 425hp and 500 lbs tq. The car it's going into is a 69 Cobra formal roof clone.

Thanks,
Brian
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by 475fetoploader on March 14, 2025, 10:08:48 PM »
I just ordered one of those books, hopefully there’s pictures so I can read it.  I have the Edelbrock SM on a 428 build I did. 530hp, 600ftlb.  I only dynoed with the one intake, which I’m regretting now.  I had a street Dominator, and a few other options.  I guess I’ll never be certain I made the right pick.  I’m happy with how it turned out, it will work fine I’m sure.
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by galaxiex on March 14, 2025, 08:24:35 PM »
I had one of those Holley Street Dominator manifolds on my 68 Mustang F/B 390 4 spd.

CJ 735 cfm Holley up top, CJ iron exhaust manifolds, and 3.25 gears out back.
Comp 268H cam and 1.76 Melling iron adjustable rockers.
0.030" over Speed Pro forged pistons.
Heads were garden variety passenger car 390. (Not real sure, they did have the 16 bolt exhaust pattern, could have been CJ? IDK)
Back then I was not aware of all the different castings so I don't know the casting #'s.

That engine was a stout performer (sorry, no time slips or dyno data).
The butt dyno says it was pretty quick and had excellent street manners.

Sadly the car and that engine are long gone... much to my everlasting regret...

My opinion...
The Holley Street Dom is faaaar better than any chinesium RPM knock off.
Keep it, and spend the money elsewhere...

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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by 427mach1 on March 14, 2025, 07:37:25 PM »
Quote from: frnkeore on March 14, 2025, 12:03:36 PM
If your interested in changing your intake. This is what I would highly suggest you buy first:

https://fepower.net/GFEIC.html

In it 3 different 428 engines are tested, using 20 some intakes. There are also 3 more FE's engines tested, from 427 to 492 ci

Love that book, lots of great information!  I can't imagine how many man-hours were expended doing all the testing and documentation.
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by frnkeore on March 14, 2025, 12:03:36 PM »
If your interested in changing your intake. This is what I would highly suggest you buy first:

https://fepower.net/GFEIC.html

In it 3 different 428 engines are tested, using 20 some intakes. There are also 3 more FE's engines tested, from 427 to 492 ci
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by My427stang on March 14, 2025, 11:16:04 AM »
Quote from: Joe-JDC on March 14, 2025, 09:37:57 AM
Holley Street Dominator is better than the Edelbrock Streetmaster, totally different intakes.  The Street Dominator's plenum is not made like the Streetmaster.  Joe-JDC

Thanks Joe, read it as SM but clearly Holley SD.  As they say, RTFQ....I really like the Holley intake too, even more reason to not buy offshore IMHO. 
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by Joe-JDC on March 14, 2025, 09:37:57 AM »
Holley Street Dominator is better than the Edelbrock Streetmaster, totally different intakes.  The Street Dominator's plenum is not made like the Streetmaster.  Joe-JDC
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Private Classifieds / Re: FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by My427stang on March 14, 2025, 07:12:16 AM »
There is info on the site, buyer beware mostly.  Basically, if you get a good one, they work well.  However, some don't have passages drilled, some are crooked, and of course they fund a country we are trying not to be reliant on.

Second, my experience is that there really isn't any magical gain of an RPM over a SM, especially if you do the Edelbrock mods to the SM.  However, unless you can port yourself, likely cost more than the Chi-intake.
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Private Classifieds / FE Performer RPM "knock off" intake?
« Last post by FESCJ on March 14, 2025, 03:00:40 AM »
Looking into using an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake on my 428. I am seeing a lot of Ebay listings for an RPM "knock off" intake in the low $200 dollar price range. Anybody use one of these yet?

I will be replacing an original Holley Street Dominator intake as I believe the Performer RPM is better intended for my purpose. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Brian N
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Member Projects / Re: 64 Galaxie control arm and header questions
« Last post by RustyCrankshaft on March 13, 2025, 10:56:57 PM »
I've used the Borgeson stuff in a Mustang and 2 Fairlanes (as well as few brand X projects) and have been pretty happy with their stuff. I don't really have a problem with the power assist stuff, but an integral box is definitely a lot nicer and a cleaner set up. As soon as I figure out the exhaust situation I'll probably order the new steering gear. I'd also expect to have to fiddle with the pump a little since I'd like to keep the stock Eaton pump.
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