BBC Edelbrock Intakes??

SSGN · 11-19-2011, 07:47 PM

I am restoring a 66 Chevelle street/strip toy.I have to run a q-jet or my buddies will raz the heck out of me LOL.looking at the air gap vs traditional intake.With the air gap we have to run an adapter but the traditional RPM has a Q-Jet bolt pattern.My question is do you think the air gap will show any HP over the regular RPM style.Thank in advance

Performer RPM 2-O Q-Jet (oval-port, non-EGR) #7164*

Carburetor Recommendations: Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS or Performer Series carb, 650-800 cfm (see Carbs & Accessories), use bracket #8031 for 1972-78
Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0" see A/B Measurements. Port exit dimensions: 1.61" x 1.93". For divorced choke use #9178.

Chevrolet 396-502 V8
RPM AIR-GAP 2-O (1500-6500 rpm)
Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port cylinder heads (1975 and earlier), the new RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that's been used on our Victor Series competition intakes for years.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 late model alternator and A/C brackets for the street. For square bore carburetors only. No provision for exhaust heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro. Available with standard finish, polished, EnduraShine finish or black powder coated NASCAR Edtion for a look you've got to see to believe, Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold ht.: A-4.45", B-6.0" see A/B Measurements. Port exit dimensions: 1.60" x 1.94".

1320racer · 11-20-2011, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGN

My question is do you think the air gap will show any HP over the regular RPM style.Thank in advance

wasn't worth any ET when I made the same swap years ago on my pump gas ~ 650 HP 468...

Ron Miller · 11-20-2011, 12:01 PM

Kevin,

Did you have any luck finding a New Weiand Team G Oval Port intake ?? Have you look at a Brodix HV 2007 for your project ?

Ron

SSGN · 11-20-2011, 12:26 PM

We found a brand new one and it was good to us.I will have to look at the Brodix,thanks again

Kevin

SSGN · 11-20-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

wasn't worth any ET when I made the same swap years ago on my pump gas ~ 650 HP 468...

Damn that is nice! Did all your stuff fit under stock hood?I am not a fan of aftermarket hoods,kinda like the stocker look.Thanks for the pics

Kevin

chris ok · 11-20-2011, 02:03 PM

I think you'll get more hood clearance w the non air gap. 68 Chevelles and up had more clearance I believe compared to 67 down.
Ed's engine fit under the stock hood, seen it many times, was a real nice ride.

Ron Miller · 11-20-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SSGN

We found a brand new one and it was good to us.I will have to look at the Brodix,thanks again

Kevin

Did you buy the one that was for sale on YellowBullet a month back ??

1320racer · 11-24-2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SSGN

Damn that is nice! Did all your stuff fit under stock hood?I am not a fan of aftermarket hoods,kinda like the stocker look.Thanks for the pics

Kevin

Yes...

11-19-2011, 07:47 PM	#1
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	BBC Edelbrock Intakes?? I am restoring a 66 Chevelle street/strip toy.I have to run a q-jet or my buddies will raz the heck out of me LOL.looking at the air gap vs traditional intake.With the air gap we have to run an adapter but the traditional RPM has a Q-Jet bolt pattern.My question is do you think the air gap will show any HP over the regular RPM style.Thank in advance Performer RPM 2-O Q-Jet (oval-port, non-EGR) #7164* Carburetor Recommendations: Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS or Performer Series carb, 650-800 cfm (see Carbs & Accessories), use bracket #8031 for 1972-78 Installation Notes: Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold height: A-4.45", B-6.0" see A/B Measurements. Port exit dimensions: 1.61" x 1.93". For divorced choke use #9178. Chevrolet 396-502 V8 RPM AIR-GAP 2-O (1500-6500 rpm) Designed for street 396-502 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with large oval-port cylinder heads (1975 and earlier), the new RPM Air-Gap incorporates the same race-winning technology that's been used on our Victor Series competition intakes for years.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 late model alternator and A/C brackets for the street. For square bore carburetors only. No provision for exhaust heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Will not fit under stock hood of Corvette, 1965-67 Chevelle or 1967-81 Camaro. Available with standard finish, polished, EnduraShine finish or black powder coated NASCAR Edtion for a look you've got to see to believe, Recommended intake gasket: Edelbrock #7203. Manifold ht.: A-4.45", B-6.0" see A/B Measurements. Port exit dimensions: 1.60" x 1.94".

11-20-2011, 12:01 PM	#3
Ron Miller Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brownstown, Mi 48134 Posts: 196 Likes: 35 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: BBC Edelbrock Intakes?? Kevin, Did you have any luck finding a New Weiand Team G Oval Port intake ?? Have you look at a Brodix HV 2007 for your project ? Ron

11-20-2011, 12:26 PM	#4
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: BBC Edelbrock Intakes?? We found a brand new one and it was good to us.I will have to look at the Brodix,thanks again Kevin

11-20-2011, 02:03 PM	#6
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: BBC Edelbrock Intakes?? I think you'll get more hood clearance w the non air gap. 68 Chevelles and up had more clearance I believe compared to 67 down. Ed's engine fit under the stock hood, seen it many times, was a real nice ride.