Intake Choice

Mustang_GT_90 · 01-01-2003, 08:17 PM

I've got a choice of two intakes that I'm looking at. I'm going to be putting this on a 302 with 165 AFR Heads, 24# injectors, TFS Stage 1 Cam, Accufab 70 mm TB.
The choices are either a new Holley Systemax, or a friend has a cobra intake for sell that the upper has been extrude honed, and the lower has a "Stage II" port job. The intake went 12.10s on a stock bottom end with the combination above except it had TFS heads.
What do you guys think, oh yeah I can get the Cobra for around $120 cheaper. I'm afraid it might be a bad matchup for my heads.

Nutty 5.0 · 01-01-2003, 08:51 PM

If you can swing it go with the Holley! Its huge, but then I had a cobra intake that was stock to compare it to. If you think you are going to add cubes, N02 or blower, go with the Holley.

It added alot through the RPM range for me, but I do have a blower.

Good luck!

Fox Body · 01-01-2003, 08:54 PM

Just wondering.. why not TFS intake?

Mustang_GT_90 · 01-01-2003, 11:41 PM

If I used the TFS, it would most likely be the R, the reason I didn't look at it was because in a dyno test I've got the Holley made more power than everything but the R.
What I'm thinking is that with the RPM range usable on my stock short block, that the Cobra might be the way to go because it should have more lowend than the Holley....
Oh yeah, I'm spraying a 150 wet shot through it.

Dark_5.0 · 01-02-2003, 12:02 PM

I f you are spraying a 150 wet shot then definitely go with the Holley.

It has alot better casting and bigger runners. Trust me nitrous backfires suck.

jonnyk · 01-03-2003, 12:19 PM

I voted for the Cobra...better for a street oriented setup. Although on the sauce the Holley may be better, as lowend power wouldn't be a concern at that point.

chris91LX · 01-07-2003, 05:09 PM

I've always thought the Holley was too freaking huge unless your running big boost or a lot of nitrous. Of course it works out great if that's the direction your planning to go. Just my opinion, but I like the Edelbrock RPM.

I just sold my Ported Cobra and picked up an RPM.

01-01-2003, 08:17 PM	#1
Mustang_GT_90 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68	Intake Choice I've got a choice of two intakes that I'm looking at. I'm going to be putting this on a 302 with 165 AFR Heads, 24# injectors, TFS Stage 1 Cam, Accufab 70 mm TB. The choices are either a new Holley Systemax, or a friend has a cobra intake for sell that the upper has been extrude honed, and the lower has a "Stage II" port job. The intake went 12.10s on a stock bottom end with the combination above except it had TFS heads. What do you guys think, oh yeah I can get the Cobra for around $120 cheaper. I'm afraid it might be a bad matchup for my heads. __________________ 90 Mustang, full weight, 5 speed, pulleys, 3.73 gears... 13.33@101 mph on stock motor and DOT's 12.44@112.5 on the juice. Check out our clubs website at http://www.stanggang.com

01-01-2003, 08:51 PM	#2
Nutty 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Collegeville, Pa, USA Posts: 75	If you can swing it go with the Holley! Its huge, but then I had a cobra intake that was stock to compare it to. If you think you are going to add cubes, N02 or blower, go with the Holley. It added alot through the RPM range for me, but I do have a blower. Good luck! __________________ 93 GT Red/Grey B50 8.5:1 block, S trim, 2.95 pulley, 6037 heads, Crane Interceptor 2, Comp XE276HR cam, BBK longtubes, Mac catback, Holley Systemax II intake, Kirban fuel regulator, Accufab 70mm t.b., 80mm Pro-M meter, 36lb. injectors, 1.7 roller rockers, FMS C springs, Factory Five upper and lower control arms, Real Ford Cobra R wheels, 3.73 gears, M2300K cobra 4 wheel disk brakes. 505rwhp/472rwtq with home tune! 2/03 5.0 Mustangs and Super Fords magazine feature car page #166 8/02 MM/FF Feature Car page #102

01-01-2003, 08:54 PM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Just wondering.. why not TFS intake? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-01-2003, 11:41 PM	#4
Mustang_GT_90 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 68	If I used the TFS, it would most likely be the R, the reason I didn't look at it was because in a dyno test I've got the Holley made more power than everything but the R. What I'm thinking is that with the RPM range usable on my stock short block, that the Cobra might be the way to go because it should have more lowend than the Holley.... Oh yeah, I'm spraying a 150 wet shot through it. __________________ 90 Mustang, full weight, 5 speed, pulleys, 3.73 gears... 13.33@101 mph on stock motor and DOT's 12.44@112.5 on the juice. Check out our clubs website at http://www.stanggang.com

01-02-2003, 12:02 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I f you are spraying a 150 wet shot then definitely go with the Holley. It has alot better casting and bigger runners. Trust me nitrous backfires suck. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-03-2003, 12:19 PM	#6
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	I voted for the Cobra...better for a street oriented setup. Although on the sauce the Holley may be better, as lowend power wouldn't be a concern at that point. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

01-07-2003, 05:09 PM	#7
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I've always thought the Holley was too freaking huge unless your running big boost or a lot of nitrous. Of course it works out great if that's the direction your planning to go. Just my opinion, but I like the Edelbrock RPM. I just sold my Ported Cobra and picked up an RPM. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

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