Edelbrock LT4 intake pics
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Chattanooga TN
I remember this one! It was about 10-11 years ago and only made its way into their catalog. I did see one in person at a car show at the time. Edelbrock had one on display and it did look stock on the outside and had the "rolled" longer runners. Looked pretty weird. People seem to forget that this first attempt was actually a longer runner intake. It seems that when people mention the never released Edelbrock intake, they don't realize that it really was quite different inside, unlike the current new offerings. Would have been really neat to get a hold of one of those early attempts.
Scott
Scott
interesting. so did it actually make it into production, or not?
or maybe it just wasnt a big seller?
i remember it being advertised for a while, in magazines, i think, perhaps i just saw it in their catalog... i dont remember.
i think it claimed to improve the mid range, and perhaps the upper ranges some...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: OKC OK
Probably just less plenum volume 
I would highly doubt it's much (if any) higher, and there's no way you'd have hood issues, think about the f-body that it fits too.
I would highly doubt it's much (if any) higher, and there's no way you'd have hood issues, think about the f-body that it fits too.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: San Jose Ca
interesting. so did it actually make it into production, or not?
or maybe it just wasnt a big seller?
i remember it being advertised for a while, in magazines, i think, perhaps i just saw it in their catalog... i dont remember.
i think it claimed to improve the mid range, and perhaps the upper ranges some...
or maybe it just wasnt a big seller?
i remember it being advertised for a while, in magazines, i think, perhaps i just saw it in their catalog... i dont remember.
i think it claimed to improve the mid range, and perhaps the upper ranges some...
Scott
Racer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 454
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From: Double Oak TX
I'd been saying that for so long, I finally gave up. To my surprise, it does look better than I expected...it comes a lot closer than a stock LT4 intake to matching the *7777 gaskets (my stock was way off), and (as I said before) the hump around the injector area also looks a lot better than stock...I still wouldn't expect much (if any gains) without getting it matched 100% to the heads.
Right now I'm a little confused regarding getting gains out of anything other than porting the stock intake. My problems is I did two things at the same time (sheet metal intake and stepped headers) and have run into issues that perhaps I shouldn't have run into. (really do know better.....do as I say, not as I do)
However, so far much to my dismay, haven't gotten anything close out of the intake that I was expecting. Went back to my old headers, going to put new springs in the car and give it another shot. Having a very difficult time believeing there isn't more power to be had out of intakes.
Keep workin on it.....maybe it's just me not being able to find it. Hope you have better luck.
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Safety Car
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From: Marianna FL
Safety Car
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From: Marianna FL
Sorry for the delay. Here are some photos of each side by side for comparison. The plenum in the Edelbrock is actually a little wider at the top as you can see in the photos. There is not much if any difference in overall height. The runners do indeed appear to be about 0.25" longer than the stock unit. Anyways...here are the photos:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Gainesville Fl
with the new edelbrock peice being a little wider than stock, will fuel rail covers still fit in place as before?
Sorry for the delay. Here are some photos of each side by side for comparison. The plenum in the Edelbrock is actually a little wider at the top as you can see in the photos. There is not much if any difference in overall height. The runners do indeed appear to be about 0.25" longer than the stock unit. Anyways...here are the photos:
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Marianna FL
They appear to fit in the same location as before. If you look at the mounting pad, it is the same. The difference occurs just below the pad where the Edelbrock is wider. It looks like the injectors will be closer to the side of the plenum, but I don't see a problem with the fuel rail.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Richmond Hill Ontario
Resurrecting an old thread. Trying to find out if the ported Edelbrock LT4 intake made any power gains. RichS do you have any post dyno or opinion. Anyone else have any experience with a ported Edelbrock LT4 intake?
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: NEwhere Ohio
I wouldnt count on porting or anything to this kind of intake To do anything for you.
Would like to see a composite intake for ltx....
Racer
Joined: May 2014
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From: NW Indiana
Power gains are made with sheet metal intakes (i think forced induction guys pick up 80rwhp) and single plenum (Ie. Like a carb) intakes.
I wouldnt count on porting or anything to this kind of intake To do anything for you.
Would like to see a composite intake for ltx....
I wouldnt count on porting or anything to this kind of intake To do anything for you.
Would like to see a composite intake for ltx....
I too would like a composite intake! With as many LTx aftermarket heads that are available, you would think someone would have one out by now. F.A.S.T. I'm thinking of you!
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: altered state
St. Jude Donor '05
noone would pay for one imo
Fast intakes are well over $800 plus the little stuff to make them work (think complete mini setup)
If you got the motor to support it you can make plenty of power with any ported LTx intake. Dont understand the hate for this piece Ive seen them up close pretty nice imo!
Fast intakes are well over $800 plus the little stuff to make them work (think complete mini setup)
If you got the motor to support it you can make plenty of power with any ported LTx intake. Dont understand the hate for this piece Ive seen them up close pretty nice imo!
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 226
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From: NY
Are there any advantages of the Edelbrock LT4 intake as opposed to the factory LT4 intake, other than the fact that it's a little taller, and supposed to help generate a little more torque? I guess what I'm asking is, is it worth the money to replace the factory intake on, let's say my '96 LT4, with the Edelbrock version? Thanks in advance!