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Chevrolet 396-502 V8
PERFORMER 2-0 (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 EnduraShine Finish for a look you've got to see to believe, see Optional Finishes.

Applications Satin Polished Black EnduraShine
Performer 2-0 (non-EGR) #2161 #21611 #21613 #21614
Polished Performer 2-0 for Marine Applications (non-EGR) #2561 - - -
Performer 2-0 (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".

 
Performer Cylinder Heads Performer-Plus Camshaft
Roller Timing Set Cam Gear Drive
Manifold Bolts Valve Covers
Water Pumps  
* Not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled motor vehicles.
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