Streetmaster Worth

[BigBlueIron]

So I have been driving my F100 quite a bit lately, One that had been siting for about 15yrs. Service manager at the tractor dealership was admiring it and asking me about it, what motor, trans etc. we talked for a few minutes and he said Ive got an aluminum intake for a 390 somewhere Ill shoot you a pic of it later. I was figuring it would be an Edelbrock performer of which I have no use but it was a Steetmaster.

From what can be seen on the pictures looks to be in ok shape it is filthy dirty and lots of paint over spray. Whats a fair price to offer? Last one I bought few years ago was in excellent shape and I think I gave $125. I don't particularly need this intake but it would be hard to pass up.

[gt350hr]

  $125 is in the range of what they sell for at my local automotive swap meet. The trouble is some better performing manifolds have come out and that hurts the popularity of the older Streetmaster design.  $80-100 would ( IMHO) be a good buy if you didn't "need" it. $125 is OK if that was the last part you needed to complete a build. It might sell for more on epay but fees hurt the net price you get.
   Just this old man's opinion, others will have a different one.
      Randy

[plovett]

I think $250 would be a great buy.  I'd offer $200 to start.

JMO,

paulie

[JamesonRacing]

With the price of a new P-RPM intake approaching $500, most any usable aluminum FE intake should be a good buy at $200.  Jay's book made the Streetmaster a more sought-after manifold, so probably worth a bit more.  I tend to factor in the value of my time and chemicals required to clean up a nasty old intake as well.

[chris401]

Has it been ground on? This one has not had the Edelbrock update. My 3.5" stroke revers liked it as is. A 3.78" will change it's tune around 5000- untill it is opened up.

[My427stang]

I would pay up to 250 if it was dirty but good shape and I needed one.  If a nice one walked up and I didn't, I'd buy for 175-200 to put on the shelf.  Anything under that range you can flip quickly if you decide not to use.

Look closely at the second bolt back from every corner, if overtorqued they can crack.After that, standard FE manifold stuff, cranks near heater hose threads, cracks in valve cover bolt holes, cracks in thermostat bolt holes, stripped threads, creative repairs, etc.  Mark down from there

I like a Street Dominator better, mostly for looks and strength of that 2nd bolt (all 4) but the SM is a good intake.  It was put to pasture until Jay started dynoing LOL

[amdscooter]

Think I paid in that range for mine about 7 years ago...  $175~$200. It was untouched. Just had a bit of surface crud on it.. wire brush and a shot of aluminum colored paint and on it went.

Never did the mod. I'll be taking mine off to reseal the china rails.... seeping cork out.. bead of rightstuff incoming. Worth it to do the mod while it's off? 

[Joe-JDC]

What cubic inch engine, and what carburetor?  Those air dams in the corners are there to cause the air/fuel to have a longer runner for more velocity and therefore helping low speed torque.  A 352/360 should be just fine with the manifold as cast.  If you have a larger engine, then the modification will help the upper rpm power for sure, and should be noticeable off idle.  A gasket match at the same time will help even more.  Joe-JDC

[amdscooter]

What cubic inch engine, and what carburetor?  Those air dams in the corners are there to cause the air/fuel to have a longer runner for more velocity and therefore helping low speed torque.  A 352/360 should be just fine with the manifold as cast.  If you have a larger engine, then the modification will help the upper rpm power for sure, and should be noticeable off idle.  A gasket match at the same time will help even more.  Joe-JDC

Thanks Joe.. mild 390 with 600cfm Holley vac sec carb.

[BigBlueIron]

Thanks guys, I'll try to pick it up. If I do use it on my F100 it would be similar scenario as listed below mild 390 with a 600 vac secondary Holley or Quick Fuel. A driver.

Another scenario while we are at it. The one I currently have is slated to be used on my twin turbo project, 360 cubes 9 to 1 and some head work and other assorted magic by Blair. Small cam tho 220@0.50 .500 lift flat tappet. I want a single plane for this build for few other reasons is the Steetmaster my best choice?

[chris401]

Thanks guys, I'll try to pick it up. If I do use it on my F100 it would be similar scenario as listed below mild 390 with a 600 vac secondary Holley or Quick Fuel. A driver.

Another scenario while we are at it. The one I currently have is slated to be used on my twin turbo project, 360 cubes 9 to 1 and some head work and other assorted magic by Blair. Small cam tho 220@0.50 .500 lift flat tappet. I want a single plane for this build for few other reasons is the Steetmaster my best choice?

No opinion on what works better for your turbo build. I can say that a Offenhauser Port O Sonic is similar to the Street Master. It has a bit more volume but is superior casting. I ran one years on a a 377 and 390. The Street Master was better for my level of engines.