Technical Which Intake Manifold

I'm looking for advice on which would be the best intake manifold to run on a small block Chevy. The engine is a stock bore 1965 283 with a forged steel crank, 9:1 compression, 74cc heads, flat tappet hydraulic cam 458 lift 284 duration. This will be going in a 1931 Model A Ford pickup, full fendered, with a THM 350 trans, a 57 Olds diff with 4:00 gears. I plan to drive it on the street but also use it on the track for fun, so I will be hammering on it from time to time. My options for intake manifolds are: Weiand 7502, Edelbrock C3BX, Offenhauser 5693, or just an Edelbrock Performer. Thank you in advance for any and all information, opinions, etc.

 

You need a dual plane intake. The edelbrock C3 or C4 B is a good choice.is a good

 

@Old wolf is right, C3B or 4 is your best bet, looks era correct and works great.

 

Another vote for the C3/4B/X intake. It’s the best.
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Read it twice but don't see a mention of the carburetor. New carb, or new glasses for me?
Also, torque converter?

 

BTW, your C/R is about 7.8 to 8.2

 

Mark Yac is correct or closer if it has flattops and felpro head gaskets,I put 305 58 cc heads on mine I believe.

 

Ah yes...that "best" question again.
With SO many that fit the bill.

4.00 to 1 Olds., Pont. gears..!!??
Either 3.90 or 4.11 would be more like it. Nothing in-between, using normal math anyway.

Mike

 

I've had a Performer and currently have a C3BX on my mild 327. Both are about the same, performance wise. I like the C3BX for its "vintageness".

Gary

 

..and one where the first response should have been..Need more info


(not meant to single out Old Wolf, but what carburetor is kinda important)