So for a long time we have wanted to try the Edlebrock performerX intake manifold and compare it against a b16 and a TypeR manifold. So my girlfriend's car was the test mule. here is the build and results




Ls-vtec
p30's stock bore
b16 head mild portwork .030 mill
typeR cams and springs
65mm bored stock TB
Hondata s100
Hondata IM gasket
Aem 3" typeR cold air
crower cam gears
stock injectors
DC 4 to 1 small collector header
omni test pipe
greddy sp2 exhaust

First step was to tune the b16 intake manifold for max power before it came off. Then the edlebrock was tested and fully tuned. Next was the typeR because that is the one she owns.

All manifolds were tuned with the best vtec transition and the same A/F at 13.2.
Cam gears were not touched after the initial tune. So all manifolds had the same cam position. Vtec was generally between 4100 and 4300 rpm. All manifols were tested with the same intake and TB, Also all manifolds were opened up to 65mm to match the TB. The performerX had to have a little fab to make it fit on a 2000 integra, the fuel filter bracket had to be moved 2 inches towards the passenger side.

Red is the Edlebrock performerX
Blue is the typeR manifold
Green is the b16








Below: see how the fuel filter bracket had to be moved



Below: B16 vs. Edlebrock performerX




Below: B16 vs. TypeR



Below: Edlebrock performerX vs. TypeR








Modified by BearsEK-Kingmotorsports at 10:38 AM 10/22/2007

 

great comparisons!

 

I am liking the PerformerX between 6-8,000+

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b19coupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I am liking the PerformerX between 6-8,000+ </TD></TR></TABLE>
Its kinda funny that the typeR held power longer than the performerX tho. The performerX actually has longer runners than the typeR.

 

great comparison

 

would skunk2 manifold be right there next to the ITR? or would it be below/above?

 

It would be cool if someone did the test on a 2.0 already.

 

added to the faq

 

Excellent test!!
Interesting to see how close is the PX to the ITR on the top...
Also, PX starts to fall a bit sooner the ITR?!

 

Thanks for the comparison. I would be interested to see what a shorter intake tube would do to the results, especially the Performer X's top end. Good Test!

 

Mike another good test. It's nice to see how they work on a mild build.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chillinit &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the comparison. I would be interested to see what a shorter intake tube would do to the results, especially the Performer X's top end. Good Test! </TD></TR></TABLE>
We tried a shorter intake just to see at multiple lengths it didn't do anything at the top.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MikeySpec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It would be cool if someone did the test on a 2.0 already.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hopefully we will try the performerX on the drag car! (calm down)

 

Was there any problem installing the cai to the tb?I ordered a Performer X today and i would like to keep my Comptech intake and icebox.Just asking cause the tb will sit in an angle.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 2000EK4 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Was there any problem installing the cai to the tb?I ordered a Performer X today and i would like to keep my Comptech intake and icebox.Just asking cause the tb will sit in an angle.</TD></TR></TABLE>
The intake tube would have to be modified because of the funny angle the throttle body is mounted on.

 

Ok,thanx man.Keep up the good work

 

Thank for the test. Now, it will be a matter of sourcing the cheapiest part.

 

Just for clarification, the Type R manifold was the stock Honda piece and not the old Skunk2 Type R copy or the new Pro intake correct?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00Red_SiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just for clarification, the Type R manifold was the stock Honda piece and not the old Skunk2 Type R copy or the new Pro intake correct? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes oem honda

 

great test, this save me couple hundreds for getting the Performer X.

 

Thanks for sharing. King Motorsports

 

nice test! i think it's time to remove my b16 im and put the itr im back on

 

Looks good but I would be curious to see how much more the performer x outperforms in the higher RPMS with a lumpier cam. I feel like that is what makes the R and the X look so similar

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by an2ny888 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice test! i think it's time to remove my b16 im and put the itr im back on</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes the itr is always better.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StreetEG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks good but I would be curious to see how much more the performer x outperforms in the higher RPMS with a lumpier cam. I feel like that is what makes the R and the X look so similar</TD></TR></TABLE>

Theres another test comewhere that is similar to this one using a lumpier cam and higher rpms.