Truck Twin TB intakes

87BOSS351C · 02-19-2003, 11:54 AM

Are the truck intakes any good? How do they compare to (stock to stock) a non-HO intake for a stock '72 302 (or maybe an'85 302). I happened across a complete truck upper and lower intake with all injectors and lines for free. It is only missing the TB, which is easy for me to replace. I also have easy and cheap access to truck computers and wire harnesses. I don't really know much about the Ford EFI, is there a good How To site out there that covers the differances between the trucks, cars, and HO's?

Thanks

bigdave · 02-19-2003, 02:53 PM

Truck intakes are WAY too tall and are designed for low end torque.

87BOSS351C · 02-20-2003, 08:25 AM

THis would Not be for a Mustang. The Torino has a ton of hood clearance.

Also, low end torque is what it needs with a 2.79:1 rearend.

BilLster · 02-21-2003, 12:25 AM

you can modify the truck intake or just use the bottom and get a boxed upper that would be great for high rpm hp.

the 302 truck lower is basically the holley lower.

I've modified a couply of 351 into boxed uppers by cutting up the stock upper from a trock manifold

87BOSS351C · 02-21-2003, 08:22 AM

Just for clarification:

All I am looking at doing is converting the 1972 Torino with a BONE STOCK 302 2 bbl carb to BONE STOCK EFI. I currently have the complete truck intake and having measured it, it is no taller than the stock 2 bbl and aircleaner. The car is just a cruiser with stock highway gears. The engine rarely sees 4000rpm's. I also have free access to the complete intake off of a 302 Grand Marquis. I was just looking for comparisons between these two intakes in stock condition. I have parked the car as off last fall pending a full frame off restoration, and am just reasearching EFI options for minimal $$. No high performance parts needed, the Mustang takes care of my drive fast needs.

Thanks for the input.

02-19-2003, 11:54 AM	#1
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	Truck Twin TB intakes Are the truck intakes any good? How do they compare to (stock to stock) a non-HO intake for a stock '72 302 (or maybe an'85 302). I happened across a complete truck upper and lower intake with all injectors and lines for free. It is only missing the TB, which is easy for me to replace. I also have easy and cheap access to truck computers and wire harnesses. I don't really know much about the Ford EFI, is there a good How To site out there that covers the differances between the trucks, cars, and HO's? Thanks __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124 Last edited by 87BOSS351C; 02-19-2003 at 12:00 PM..

02-19-2003, 02:53 PM	#2
bigdave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 50	Truck intakes are WAY too tall and are designed for low end torque. __________________ 1977 Cobra II, 306ci, Speed Demon 650, Performer RPM Air Gap, ported high swirl heads, 488/.460 Blue Racer Cam, 10:1 Keith Black pistons, Z-Code T-5, 3.40 Trac Lock, SSM Lift Bars RHC Member #83

02-20-2003, 08:25 AM	#3
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	THis would Not be for a Mustang. The Torino has a ton of hood clearance. Also, low end torque is what it needs with a 2.79:1 rearend. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

02-21-2003, 12:25 AM	#4
BilLster Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 446	you can modify the truck intake or just use the bottom and get a boxed upper that would be great for high rpm hp. the 302 truck lower is basically the holley lower. I've modified a couply of 351 into boxed uppers by cutting up the stock upper from a trock manifold __________________ 89 with 331 t3'/t4 hybrids. upr Suspention worked out finnaly . 9.89 144 mph .

02-21-2003, 08:22 AM	#5
87BOSS351C Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Midland, Michigan Posts: 92	Just for clarification: All I am looking at doing is converting the 1972 Torino with a BONE STOCK 302 2 bbl carb to BONE STOCK EFI. I currently have the complete truck intake and having measured it, it is no taller than the stock 2 bbl and aircleaner. The car is just a cruiser with stock highway gears. The engine rarely sees 4000rpm's. I also have free access to the complete intake off of a 302 Grand Marquis. I was just looking for comparisons between these two intakes in stock condition. I have parked the car as off last fall pending a full frame off restoration, and am just reasearching EFI options for minimal $$. No high performance parts needed, the Mustang takes care of my drive fast needs. Thanks for the input. __________________ Black '87 LX 5.0 5 spd T-top with 450hp '71 351 Cleveland 4V, C6 tranny, "and some other stuff" Rice Haters Club Member #124

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