[DeTomaso] intake manifold confusion

[forestg at att.net]

Chris,
The V in 2V and 4V stands for venturi, not valve. 2V heads are two barrel heads and 4V heads are 4 barrel heads. You need the 4 barrel intake to match your heads.
Forest

-------------- Original message from redvobra at aol.com: -------------- 


> So last weekend I pulled the old Torker intake manifold off of my Pantera and 
> ordered a new Edelbrock Performer manifold. Went to put it on this weekend and 
> found that I have the wrong manifold (#2750). The intake holes on this one are 
> much too small compared to the intake holes in the heads. 
> 
> When I look at the descriptions at Summit, #2750 is listed for 2V 351C's. It 
> says that it works on 2-valve heads. Am I missing something here? What does 
> 2-valve refer to, if not the number of valves per cylinder? 
> 
> I assume now that the intake that I want is Edelbrock #2665, even though it 
> says it's for 4V heads. 
> 
> Obviously I still have much to learn. Someone help straighten me out here. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Chris 
> 
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