przemek

Hello all.
I have a Corvette 1978, 350 5,7 V8 engine.
I thinking to install a Edelbrock Power Package;

Power Package Top End Kit
1955-86 SB-Chevy 327-350
435 HP, 435 ft/lbs TQ
This is direct link;
http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/2099/10002/-1

I have received a information form JEGS PERFORMANCE that this kit will fit in my engine;
,,Morning,
The Edelbrock kit # 2099 is a good choice for a 1978 350 Chevy engine.
Thanks
Bob Grace
Technical Sales Representative
800-345-4545
ext # 868
Bob.Grace@jegs.com


At the same time i found a UK dealer and he has told me that this kit will NOT fit in my engine;
From;paul@woolfe.com
Subject: edelbrock package for corvette 1978
Hi Przemek
We have had a look further into this for you and we donā��t think it will work with your car if it has a stock hood if you can call me on 01234 220700 or pop in if you can I will show you in the catalog.
Regards,
Paul

As you can see i dont know what i have to do so that why i would like to ask someone who allready installed this kit in your car so i will be 100% sure of my choice
Regards
Przemek.

TheFinn

With a suitable drop base air cleaner the Edelbrock Air gap manifold will fit - that's what I have on mine.

72LS1Vette

Just don't expect to get those HP and torque numbers with an otherwise stock engine. Those numbers were obtained using an engine with a 9.5:1 compression ratio. Stock CR is closer to 8:1 unfortunately.



Rick B.

MelWff

which air gap manifold is it, RPM or Performer, I dont think the RPM will fit

przemek

Hey
Thanks for answers.
Rick, what do you think how many HP i can get from this kit?
Does anyone know someone who have allready installed this kit to the engine like mine coz this is the main PROBLEM at the moment.
Thanks.

MelWff

the RPM air gap will not fit the stock hood see below pasted from Edelbrock site
RPM AIR-GAP (1500-6500 rpm)
The Original... Our Proven, Race-Winning Air-Gap Design in a Dual-Plane Manifold
Designed for 1955-86 262-400 c.i.d. Chevrolet V8s, the award-winning RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that's used on our Victor Series competition intakes. The air-gap design features an open air space that separates the runners from the hot engine oil resulting in a cooler, denser charge for more power. Includes rear water outlets, two distributor clamp locations and nitrous bosses. Accepts all 1976 and later alternator and A/C brackets for the street. The heater outlet boss is angled for proper fit over the valve cover. The temp sensor boss clears all waternecks. For square-bore carburetors only. No provision for exhaust-heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Not for 1987 and later cast iron heads and will not fit under stock Corvette hood. Available with standard finish, polished or EnduraShine for a look you've got to see to believe, see Optional Finishes.

72LS1Vette

I don't know what HP you would get with stock CR and the kit. Maybe someone with Desktop Dyno could plug in the components and get a number for you.



Rick B.

przemek

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hello
But my car is from 1978 no 1987.
or is some other think.
Sorry guys for that but i havent knowledge abt this, that im asking.
Thanks a lot for help.

scottyp99

If you are going from the stock 76cc heads to 64cc Edelbrock heads, with a .015 in compressed thickness head gasket, you will end up with approx. 9.5/1 static compression ratio


Scott

Snoopysvet

If you have an L-82 your intake will work fine with that package, more important is to have the shortblock checked, maybe a leak down test to make sure the bottom end is solid before redoing the top end?

BKarol

FYI

Stock 78 L82, you have a 9.0:1 compression ratio = 220 hp

eagle275

I put the Edelbrock 435hp/435 tq crate engine in my '71, which has that same top end, and had to go to the L-88 hood. Don't know if that helps?



http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...etec_435.shtml

FRSTR90

The Performer RPM manifold is the same exact design as the LT-1's.. The Performer RPM Air-Gap manifold is not any taller than the regular Performer RPM manifold. Yes, you can get it to fit under your hood. Before I yanked my L82 out, it had the Performer RPM manifold, along with the L88/LT1 style drop base air cleaner and a 4 in. element. If you have a pre-'73 hood, you can get by with a 3 in. element, but since you have a '78 hood I say go with the 4 in. As for the kit, I'm sure it is great! My dad has the Perfromer RPM flat tappet power package on his and absolutlely loves it! I liked it so much that I went that route for my 461".

SteveG75

Edelbrock is wrong (as usual). RPM Air Gap will fit with a drop base aircleaner. I use the Moroso Low Profile Racing Aircleaner and with a 3" filter, I still have 3/4" of clearance with the stock hood.

63mako

Pretty nice cam. Needs more compression. Need gears with it.
#2201

ENGINE: CHEVY 283-400 V8 (1957-1986)
RPM RANGE: 1500-6500

Duration at 0.006" Lift: Intake: 296° Exhaust: 300°
Duration at 0.050" Lift: Intake: 234° Exhaust: 238°
Lift at Cam: Intake: 0.359" Exhaust: 0.365"
Lift at Valve: Intake: 0.539" Exhaust: 0.548"
Timing at 0.050" lift: Open Close
Intake: 10° BTDC 44° ABDC
Exhaust: 56° BBDC 2° ATDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation - 112° Intake Centerline - 107°

Note: Use only stock ratio rocker arms.