Installing a Edelbrock Performer Intake on my 1976 460

In this episode of my 1976 Ford F-150 build I install an Edelbrock Performer Intake of the 460. I got this intake for free back in episode 8. I already had the Edelbrock 1405 carburetor, and the throttle lever needed to work on my truck. I decided to go with gaskets without the valley pan, and I cut holes in them to keep the exhaust crossover functional. Edelbrock's instructions (free to download on their website) said to use about 1/4" of RTV. I used closer to 1/2" to make it seal properly. Please hit the like button and subscribe if this video helped you.
Thanks for watching!
Joey
Parts:
Intake: Edelbrock 2166
Throttle Lever: Edelbrock 1483
Intake Gaskets: Mr. Gasket 208G
Carb Gasket: CMT C5263FC
Coolant Intake Fitting: Factory Air 84776

[@fearlessphilshiver]

Good job. Ford lists the torque spec for 3/8" intake manifold bolts as 25-30 lb ft. The fastener industry standard torque for a 3/8" grade 5 bolt is 31 lb ft. I had a port leak at 25 lb ft until I torqued to 30-31. YMMV

[@shootermcgavin2819]

If your in Minnesota, you need your intake manifold exhaust cross over system to aid in warming up the engine. If you live in a desert, block it off so you don't get vapor lock from boiling fuel.

[@b-17wingman37]

Nice job ! Note ! The throttle return spring in front goes to the factory bracket you painted black. If you ever want to paint the cylinder head area to manifold , you can use an old intake gasket as a mask . Easy squeezy.

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

More than one way to get a job done. So good for you. Performance experts usually tell you to block off the exhaust gas port. Alleged to keep AL intake cooler and denser air flow into the block. Edelbrock intake instructions have you coating both sides of the intake gasket and any block off plate you create with gasketcinch gasket sealer and let dry before installing the gaskets.

[@user-es8ep2by2e]

That ant was like, « WTH is going on, where am I?! » 😂😂

[@jerethubbard5415]

Hey can you make a video of you timing the 460 with labels on plug wires

[@edwardippoliti626]

Great video ,thank you ,also great choice if distributor, my choice too ,even bought blue, no chance of fitting that baby in there with a dual carb tunnel ram though ,I see now ,have to stick to single plane!

[@robertclymer6948]

Hey Joey! been two years since my comment. Ordered my Fel-Pro gaskets today so I guess I will start pulling my RPM Performer from the 460. I need some TIG welding done to the water neck area. Striped housing bolt that I repaired with a Stainless insert but I drilled and tapped it crooked and it was leaking. Gonna have the bolt hole filled and I will drill and tap a new hole this time, lol (why did I just use the Thermostat housing as a templet for drilling)??????? Duhhhhhhhhh So, I was not familiar with those gas crossovers. So thanks for the heads up on that young sir. Thanks again for sharing. Cheers from Motown/Dearborn. oh, the built 460 73 block is in my 67 Mustang Gt. It is very fast.

[@richardgalli7262]

The paint is worn but the engine is clean. Nice work

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Re-torque the Bolts once its up to Operating Temperature.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

StarWars has turned into a Soap Opera.

[@merc-ni7hy]

cool truck..but for the love of god..please get rid of that GM distributor ...ppl take out the duraspark ignition and replace it with one of these thinking there getting H,E,I..they are, but the ford durospark ignition is fords H,E I ..i had many duraspark ignitions and not one let me down ..EVER...

[@gorybonghit3211]

My duraspark is all still the same from the factory. It's a 76!

[@b-17wingman37]

You can leave the EGR exhaust ports on intake gaskets closed if you are not using the EGR .

[@beachnut6876]

Did you notice any power gains?

[@bobobrazil1973]

Did the new intake help with power increase torque etc.?

[@robertclymer6948]

Hi! Good video and great camera angles! I need to remove my edelbrock performer rpm on my 460 BBF. It has those star shaped bolts like yours did. What size and what is the sockets for these called? I appreciate it. Cheers from Motown!

[@minnesotamotors]

Robert Clymer I don’t remember the size, but they just use a 12 point socket

[@robertclymer6948]

@@minnesotamotors Thanks, I found a set of them for not a lot of money. Appreciate your response!!

[@abelvazquez5009]

Is it necessary to install the intake alone with the cleaner i know it makes a huge difference and that’s what’s it’s for but stock efi’s have shitty intake as is so I wanted to just convert to a cleaner

[@marcusrobertson8588]

Where did u get that spacer plate

[@fordnut4914]

Did you notice much difference in the performance in the engine.?

[@John3_16Q]

What gearing is in your diff? I have a 75 with a 429 C6 and 3.50 but its still a project in the making. I want to go with an explorer 8.8 but unsure of what gearing to choose. It will only be a cruiser in town

[@minnesotamotors]

I had 3.00 gears in it. I sold the truck, but wanted to upgrade to 3.55s or 4.10s

[@elprr01]

Hi; what's the distributor's name/brand that you have in your 460? do you recommend it? thanks; love your channel, greetings from Maple Grove, MN

[@minnesotamotors]

I can’t remember, sorry!

[@squiffels2494]

Just out of curiosity, will this fit under the hood of the truck or would you need a custom air intake

[@minnesotamotors]

It fit fine

[@Hwyhogg]

Sounds great! What mufflers?

[@donellmuniz590]

I'm guessing there wasn't a noticeable gain for the Performer intake over the factory one. Ten hp, maybe?

[@gorybonghit3211]

A bunch of things that add 10 HP end up making big power lol

[@israelmoreno3620]

what intake you have 2166 ? i have a 1406 carb and i think the 2166 intake is what i need so i can have em installed do you still your grill ? i have 77 f 150 super cab video is up feel free and check it out great work

[@minnesotamotors]

If you read the description you’ll see the part numbers. I gave the grille away to some friends

[@joeywalton2248]

Hey Joey! It's Joey, 😂 how is the performance of the Edelbrock carburetor???

[@minnesotamotors]

I sold the truck this summer. I’m not a carb expert, but it worked fine on the truck

[@johnparrish9215]

Question: the Crown Vic swap and a Big Block, How is the handling???

[@minnesotamotors]

The truck drives great! It is insane how much better it drives with the CV front suspension.

[@johnparrish9215]

@@minnesotamotors Ya, everyone says that but your the only one rocking a Big Block and that is 300 pounds more weight, so I was curious.

[@minnesotamotors]

John Parrish 300 pounds really isn’t that much. I’ve seen guys doing Cummins swaps with these suspensions

[@donellmuniz590]

@@minnesotamotors Yeah, 300 lbs is equal to one fat wife 🤣.

[@marshalledwards1125]

Could you tell any performance difference between the two intakes? I've been debating whether I should buy one?

[@minnesotamotors]

There might have been a slight noticeable gain. This intake would make a bigger difference if I had added a cam and timing chain. I ended up selling the truck though

[@marshalledwards1125]

@@minnesotamotors yeah I don't wanna go any bigger on the Cam because I don't want to kill the little mpg that I'm getting. I was debating intake and headers. It only has dual 2 1/4 exhaust right now.

[@minnesotamotors]

@@marshalledwards1125 I believe my MPG actually increased after I swapped intakes

[@marshalledwards1125]

@@minnesotamotors cool might be worth it then

[@feelvivek]

what bolt kit do you use ?

[@minnesotamotors]

The stock bolts

[@CJColvin]

Have you heard of the new 7.3L Godzilla V8 that Ford is making for the new 2020 Ford Super Duty.

[@minnesotamotors]

I have. I think it would be really cool to swap one of those in my truck, or a Coyote. But neither of those are very affordable to me

[@CJColvin]

@@minnesotamotors Gotcha brother. Got any plans for the 460 Big Block.

[@minnesotamotors]

CJ Colvin no immediate plans, but I would like to do a cam and timing chain someday

[@CJColvin]

@@minnesotamotors Sounds awesome brother.

[@kendallwallace6949]

I live in Minnesota I wish you could check my engine with me! It's a 460 in a 77 Continental it's a 7.5

[@ricochetey]

Hey me too. I'm in the twin city area. I also have a 77 Continental with the 460 C.I. I just got a Edelbrock AVS 2 for it. Whereabouts are you?

[@noahgaray7923]

I also live in the Twin Cities. Had a 77 Marquis with a 400, and currently have 2 pickups with 460s. One FI, the other carbed.

[@lagrant3914]

You should've sealed them crossover holes... heard you get better more even exhaust flow

[@6t9customs]

I used a pop can you do this

[@donellmuniz590]

@@6t9customs The thin aluminum from a pop can burns thru pretty quickly, I've found.

[@donellmuniz590]

It doesn't affect exhaust flow. Just makes for a cooler, denser intake charge. But in Minnesota, you really want those heat risers open.

[@camaro6810]

MN Motors but you are driving through Menomonie, you must be going to Stout...or you're really WI Motors

[@minnesotamotors]

Camaro 68 I go to school here

[@6t9customs]

Menominee tribe member👌

[@boronin10]

Goog god do away wth that hideous GM distributor😂.