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Hi, I`m new to the forum. I want to start warming over an old 87 merc woody wagon with a 1993 5.0 crate motor in it. It drives ok but I want to add as many horses to it without adding new heads or pistons or crank. I thought I would start with a 70mm throttle body, then add a cold air intake. Then I want to add headers. I have done a little ...

HP gain will depend on how well the Torker II matches the rest of your setup. If youre going from a 2bbl and stock cast iron intake, I would say 15-35hp. That range is so big because I dont reall know how a stock cam will like the T2.   Stock manifold bolts should be fine. Make sure to torque them up to specs, drive it for 1 heat cycle ...