Chevrolet 396-502 V8 PERFORMER 2-O (idle-5500 rpm)
Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. big-block Chevy V8s using general duty oval-port cylinder
heads. #2161 is stock replacement/street legal part for 396, 402, 427 and 454 V8s with OEM
4-bbl. carb.; 1965-72 (1973 non-CA) passenger cars and 1966-83 trucks, Suburbans and heavy vehicles;
except stock equipped EGR. #3761 is stock replacement/street legal part for 454 V8s with OEM 4-bbl. carb.;
1972-89. Will not fit under hood of Corvette without hood modifications. Will not fit "tall block" V8s. May be
used with OEM or aftermarket carbs. Will fit 1965-90 oval port heads. Available with standard finish,
polished or with new EnduraShine Finish for a look you've got to see to believe,
see Optional Finishes.
Applications
Part #
Performer 2-O (non-EGR)
#2161
Polished Performer 2-O (non-EGR)
#21611
Performer 2-O with Endurashine Finish (non-EGR)
#21614
Performer 2-O (EGR)
#3761
Carburetor Recommendations:
#2161: Stock 4-bbl - use choke rod #9179 if needed.
Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS or Performer Series carb, 600-800 cfm (see Carbs & Accessories),
use bracket #8031 for 1972-78. #3761: Stock 4-bbl - use choke rod #9179 if needed.
Installation Notes: Use #8028 waterneck adapter for 1986 and later. Choke plate #8961 included.
Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.300", B-5.400" see A/B Measurements.
Port exit dimensions: 1.70" x 1.68".
Nascar Edition
Installation Notes: Use #8028 waterneck adapter for 1986 and later. Choke plate #8961 included.
Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.300", B-5.400" see 