318 Torque Build
What if he didnt have an intake, what would be a good intake? I might be in the same boat soon.
In order-ish, build dependent, goal dependent…
OE iron/Performer/MP dual plane = equal.
A step upwards in order of power RPM capabilities;
Weiand Action plus, Weiand Stealth, RPM, RPM-AG.
All the above except the OE & MP dual plane are available new.
Edelbrock’s older intakes are also very good.
The above intakes are the only ones I’d consider using. The Weiands are turning up with some pretty bad core shift on there divider walls for the ports. It is easily correctable, but it’s just the annoyance of it being so bad. Each intake above would do better with some work, so it is not just a Weiand issue but a problem with Weiand. All intakes can and could use a matching to the head. If it is the gasket size you choose, then there isn’t an intake ever made that gets it done bang dead bulls eye on casting after casting.
Other older used intakes that have been discontinued have been for a good reason. You probably don’t want to mess with some of the other makes and wacky designs. The above are the best and still currently a available.
IF you need instant off idle torque, like for a truck that is pulling a load, skip the Edelbrock RPM’s.
