A Warning About Edelbrock Heads
Racer
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
I have the Edelbrock Performer RPM heads (Angle Plug) and have Flowtech (Holley) headers with no problems. I use Autolite AR3924 spark plugs and Taylor wires with 90 degree boots. I have no problems other than a couple of plugs are tight to replace. I just have to use a open end wrench on the hex of the plug socket as I cant get a ratchet on the socket.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore MD
I have the Edelbrock Performer RPM heads (Angle Plug) and have Flowtech (Holley) headers with no problems. I use Autolite AR3924 spark plugs and Taylor wires with 90 degree boots. I have no problems other than a couple of plugs are tight to replace. I just have to use a open end wrench on the hex of the plug socket as I cant get a ratchet on the socket.
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Melting Slicks
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71vetteracer called edelbrock to see if he got treated any better then i did ,he got the same response from them rude,and its too bad,if you guys want call them and see what response you get,they are jack asses.
Racer
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From: Bowling Green Kentucky
I've had my heads about 3 months. Purchased through Summit. I ordered the headers at the same time as the heads. With the Autolite plugs and the Taylor wires it IS tight but everything clears.
Melting Slicks
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For problems, there are only solutions.
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Melting Slicks
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Also if i had headers that were coated ,it would be a real bitch wouldnt it.I would have to get them recoated for about $300.00 or more.So you see this thread could realy help someone else.
Racer
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From: ********** New York
Guys i have a set of edelbrock heads (angle plug)and i have been having problems with headers.Apparently there are no headers out there that will fit our cars (corvette) SB engine.You will have to have a custom set of headers made.I called edelbrock to find out who makes a set of headers that will fit their heads and he tells me i will have to have a custom set made by kooks or lemons header makers.I am getting kinda pissed off because there is nothing in any advertisement about their heads that there are no headers being made will fit our cars.I told him that i was in a corvette club and alot of other guys are having the same problem and he told me they cant be concerned about them.
I would cancel the charge on my crediitcard and tell the company what they said that they dont care
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Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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From: Somers CT
already have them and bolted up on engine,and had intake custom welded to fit heads because theres not that many intakes that work with the heads ,my fault for not real researching about the heads,but it doesnt tell nothing about the heads in any advertisments.You take for granted that they will fit everything,or at lease you think so because it doesnt tell you about that part.i guess thats my fault too.Ive really learn in todays market you need to REALLY RESEARCH about what you want to buy,dont take for granted it will fit.Its a small block chevy for gods sake
Thanks for posting this information on your troubles, it may be good information for someone else, hope you get things worked out OK.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore MD
Don't blame yourself too much, you can only check so many things. Many companies have the philosophy that the customer is the final inspector and it's his responsibility to make sure everything is Ok before he uses the article. Makes a great excuse for management to feel good about themselves for not having screwed someone with defective or poorly engineered products by putting the blame on the customer who now has to pay for it after he's installed the item.
Thanks for posting this information on your troubles, it may be good information for someone else, hope you get things worked out OK.
Thanks for posting this information on your troubles, it may be good information for someone else, hope you get things worked out OK.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Baltimore MD
On a C3 it should be "For Problems solved, there are 3 new problems that pop up!"
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
I have FlowTech's also, when I had my ZZ4 heads with angle plugs they were perfect, no problem at all. I have only a slight issue with #4 plug boot being close with these Brodix heads.
