Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video shows me removing the Edelbrock Torker intake manifold that I have already done quite a bit of work on and enlarging the runners. I also give you some airflow theory, and show you the weaknesses in the Torker intake manifold for 500+ HP applicaitions.
Other related videos:
"New Speedmaster Oldsmobile Single Plane Intake vs Torker":
youtu.be/OxFkVCX7Rns
"1971 Cutlass Ep 22: 482 CID OLDS Build Pt1":
youtu.be/szc6oStwFMU
"1971 Cutlass Ep 40: 482 CID OLDS Build Pt2":
youtu.be/0SSoOyw2ZQE
0:50 Summarizing the basic engine top end combination
1:41 Problem #some1: oily spark plugs
1:48 Problem #2: I'm pulling vaccuum at WOT (Wide Open Throttle)
3:49 What I'm qualified to talk about concerning engine airflow
4:20 Showing the modifications that were already done to my Torker Intake
4:37 Modification #1: Converting it to a semi-air gap intake
5:09 Mod #2: welded the plenum to runners
5:35 Mod #3: converted the plenum to 4150 Squarebore pattern
6:05 Mod #4: the 4 outer runner kinks removed
7:03 What I did a poor job of lasts time & what the intake needs
7:36 Some intake ports are oily, some are not
10:24 Checking and re-port matching the intake to the heads
11:54 The psychological challenge
12:40 Showing the partially ported runners & I made a BIG MISTAKE!!
13:58 Showing enlarging the runners at the end near the heads
17:29 Airflow 101: What are the 2 biggest causes of air flow loss?
19:00 What should the runner size be?
19:57 Showing castings of an Olds C head
20:59 The cross sectional area of the CNC ported heads vs the Torker intake runners near the plenum, both before and after this round of porting them
23:17 Taking my intake to Tom at Mangold Farms to weld up the hole
27:14 showing the repaired intake
27:33 Another view of the finished porting job
28:35 Showing my Torker intkae BEFORE this round of porting
32:03 Repairing several head bolt holes with a Helicoil kit
40:29: Re-installing the intake, and how I plan on using sealant
43:25 Weighing the aluminum chips I removed!
44:48 Test Drive
46:32 2nd gear WOT testing!
49:18 Why not just get an Edelbrock Victor, Offenhauser Port-O-Sonic, or Speedmaster Low Rise Single plane intake?
50:43 Closing thoughts
51:27 Outro with before & after shots
This video shows me removing the Edelbrock Torker intake manifold that I have already done quite a bit of work on and enlarging the runners. I also give you some airflow theory, and show you the weaknesses in the Torker intake manifold for 500+ HP applicaitions.
Other related videos:
"New Speedmaster Oldsmobile Single Plane Intake vs Torker":
youtu.be/OxFkVCX7Rns
"1971 Cutlass Ep 22: 482 CID OLDS Build Pt1":
youtu.be/szc6oStwFMU
"1971 Cutlass Ep 40: 482 CID OLDS Build Pt2":
youtu.be/0SSoOyw2ZQE
0:50 Summarizing the basic engine top end combination
1:41 Problem #some1: oily spark plugs
1:48 Problem #2: I'm pulling vaccuum at WOT (Wide Open Throttle)
3:49 What I'm qualified to talk about concerning engine airflow
4:20 Showing the modifications that were already done to my Torker Intake
4:37 Modification #1: Converting it to a semi-air gap intake
5:09 Mod #2: welded the plenum to runners
5:35 Mod #3: converted the plenum to 4150 Squarebore pattern
6:05 Mod #4: the 4 outer runner kinks removed
7:03 What I did a poor job of lasts time & what the intake needs
7:36 Some intake ports are oily, some are not
10:24 Checking and re-port matching the intake to the heads
11:54 The psychological challenge
12:40 Showing the partially ported runners & I made a BIG MISTAKE!!
13:58 Showing enlarging the runners at the end near the heads
17:29 Airflow 101: What are the 2 biggest causes of air flow loss?
19:00 What should the runner size be?
19:57 Showing castings of an Olds C head
20:59 The cross sectional area of the CNC ported heads vs the Torker intake runners near the plenum, both before and after this round of porting them
23:17 Taking my intake to Tom at Mangold Farms to weld up the hole
27:14 showing the repaired intake
27:33 Another view of the finished porting job
28:35 Showing my Torker intkae BEFORE this round of porting
32:03 Repairing several head bolt holes with a Helicoil kit
40:29: Re-installing the intake, and how I plan on using sealant
43:25 Weighing the aluminum chips I removed!
44:48 Test Drive
46:32 2nd gear WOT testing!
49:18 Why not just get an Edelbrock Victor, Offenhauser Port-O-Sonic, or Speedmaster Low Rise Single plane intake?
50:43 Closing thoughts
51:27 Outro with before & after shots
