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Topic: Vic Jr. vs. X-celerator...
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 761
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 03:46 PM
   
It seems like the consensus here is that the Vic Jr. intake is the better single-place versus the Weiand. But when I talk to some guys with blow-through turbo setups, they all say the Weiand is better, because the Vic Jr. tends to lean out the 4 & 8 cylinders, whereas the Weiand doesn't. They say the Vic Jr. has tighter bends in the runners. Comments?
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 09:57 PM
They are 2 totally different intakes. The 289 xcellerator has a tight curved plenum and shorter smaller runners all designed for a balanced flow, and high velocity heads. I could see where this might work well on a forced induction system. The Victor JR 302 has a taller,larger, and straighter plenum and also has larger and longer runners designed for a heavy breathing SBF.------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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Moneymaker
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From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-13-2003 11:48 PM
I haven't seen a 360 intake for a 289-302 that soesn't lean out cylinders 4-8.
I wouldn't use the Weiand intake on anything that sees over 6500 RPM.
Actually I wouldn't use the Weiand intake on anything at all.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 833
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 01:22 AM
C'mon Alex tell us how you really feel. 
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 02:11 AM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Actually I wouldn't use the Weiand intake on anything at all.
Alex, I'm sure you have your reasons for not liking Why-and intakes, but I have to say this for them, I like their high-rise dual planes. I have a Edelbrock RPM sitting in the shop that I would have had to grind on for days to get the ports to flow enough for my TFS heads. I started porting it and just got frustrated. I finally took some advice from another Ford friend and bought a nice used Stealth #8020. I was "happy as a pig in slop" when I saw how big their stock ports looked compared to the RPMs and how well it was made. With only 2 hrs of minor port matching they mated up to my heads. One day I plan to make a comparison on the strip just to see what the difference is between the 2.  ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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Dubz
Gearhead Posts: 1781
From: Manitoba Canada
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 02:35 AM
what engine is your rpm for?? and if a 351W are you looking to sell?
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1974 Gran Torino, 351W Just a young buck My Page
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 10:41 AM
Time and time again we have tried different intakes on 289-302 SBF's. We ported, epoxied, welded etc. Then we track or dyno tested. Same results everytime.
The Edelbrock ALWAYS made more power and ALWAYS was faster.
If you want a cheap intake, buy a Weiand, if you want to be fast buy a Victor Jr.!
No brag, just fact!------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 1724
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 12:51 PM
I totally agree on the Victor series as being the best otc intake for a 6500+ rpm SBF. ------------------
1966 Mustang Coupe: Custom glass hood and BIG scoop sits atop a 289 stroked to 331 c.i., Steel crank and girdle, 5.4 H-beams, Forged slugs, ported TFS alum. heads, ported Stealth 8020 intake, CompCams Xtreme Solid Roller, Holley 750 HP, long tubes, 4speed, 9" 3.50 posi, BFG Drag radials..
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65_302
Gearhead Posts: 261
From: Bixby, OK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 03:21 PM
Does it matter if the engine never sees the top side of 6000 rpms?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 03:47 PM
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Originally posted by 65_302:
Does it matter if the engine never sees the top side of 6000 rpms?
Then a 360 degree race intake is a waste of money.Better off with an air gap or performer, performer RPM, or even the Weiand..
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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CometGT1974
Gearhead Posts: 393
From: Asheville, NC USA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 02-14-2003 04:37 PM
Hey Alex, if you sent a Victor Jr. to Wilson Manifolds to be "worked" what type of performance gains would you get as opposed to just port matching by hand?? What i'm trying to ask is, is it worth the $$ to have wilson do there cnc portmatch and cleanup work or can a good home porter get the same performance??
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 26513
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-14-2003 05:02 PM
The only person that can equal Wilson with a Victor SBF intake is Kuntz! Probably about 2/3rd the cost.
Kuntz used to have Wilson do theirs.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2125
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-14-2003 05:09 PM
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Originally posted by bluestreek:
Alex, I'm sure you have your reasons for not liking Why-and intakes,,,,
Blue:
I think Alex is only referring to the Weiand X-cellerator intake; not EVERY Weiand intake. I'm thinking the Stealth is a more modern design that combines the high-rise of a single-plane and the 360* of a dual-plane... which probably is what allows it to function well at both ends of the scale of 1500-6500 rpms. Ryan [This message has been edited by Ryan Wilke (edited 02-15-2003).]
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