WEIAND vs. Edelbrock intake?

[BillyDeluxe]

Guys.
I am thinking of a new intake manifold for my 65 C10. It has a bored 350 with a S.P.2.P Edelbrock intake manifold and a 600cfm Edelbrock carb. Rest is mostly stock.

One of my part dealers told me that Edelbrock is producing in China since a couple of years and has a few quality issues because of that. He also told me that WEIAND would be the better choice because of better quality. So I am a bit confused if I should go for a WEIAND or Edelbrock intake.

I really would appreciate to receive your feedback and experiences on that.
Thanks
Andreas

[towersddg9]

I bought the WEIAND air strike from summit, sent it back, very cheaply made in china the ports were crude looking, I had them send me the RPM air gap HUGE difference plus it says right on top made it the USA, Holly bought out WEIAND and sub out the some of these to China

[sjarrett71]

I'm sure if Vic knew your parts dealer was telling people Edelbrock products were being made oversees, he would set him straight! Edelbrock prides themselves on "Made in America".

[blackedoutharley]

Edelbrock... period

On a stock motor the Performer RPM is all the intake you will ever need and will be a huge improvement over the old SP2P you have now (which was a pretty good unit in its day).

I don't know if the air gap is worth the extra $$$

[str8axle55]

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

i'm sure if vic knew your parts dealer was telling people edelbrock products were being made oversees, he would set him straight! Edelbrock prides themselves on "made in america".

x2.

[chopped65]

Edelbbrock only and always for intake manifolds.

Holley only and always for carbuereters.

[198plus]

Edelbbrock

[Captainfab]

X3

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

i'm sure if vic knew your parts dealer was telling people edelbrock products were being made oversees, he would set him straight! Edelbrock prides themselves on "made in america".

[BillyDeluxe]

Thanks Guys.

So I go for an Edelbrock Performer or Performer Air Gap. Does anyone know if it is worth to spent the 100 bugs more for the Air Gap intake? I am not sure if it really deliveres more power than the standard Performer.

Thanks, Andreas

[fleetsidelarry]

Originally Posted by BillyDeluxe

Thanks Guys.

So I go for an Edelbrock Performer or Performer Air Gap. Does anyone know if it is worth to spent the 100 bugs more for the Air Gap intake? I am not sure if it really deliveres more power than the standard Performer.Thanks, Andreas

Recently there have been some really great discussions about Air Gap manifolds, including some dyno comparison videos, over on Chevy Talk's performance forum. I'll try to get a couple of links posted here shortly.

bottom line is, yes, they "make more power". question you have to honestly ask yourself is: "do they make this extra power where its useful to me, based to how I intend to drive".

Remember dyno tests do not measure throttle response and fuel mileage, factors hugely important in normal driving.

I currently have an RPM Air Gap. I am thinking of replacing it with something without the notch.

[fleetsidelarry]

for your reading enjoyment (all of these tie together, sometimes drift off-topic):

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/254755/

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/254859/

this one has the videos:

http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/sh...hp?tid/254821/

there was also a couple of threads that discussed heating the plenum on an air gap style manifold to make it more "street friendly"

[Rannos]

Personally I would go with the RPM performer for a stock to mild build. The Airgap is worth the money if you can fit it into you budget. It will make a lil more power and should offer you more mpg as well, as the intake charge is cooler. As far as Weiand goes I use to only buy Weiand till they were bought out by Holley. Now the intakes I liked to use are either (a.) no longer available or (b.) made overseas and aren't any better quality then the cheap ebay intakes you can get new for $100.

[Heater63]

Let me pile on!
Edelbrock!
Made in USA!
Great carbs, great intakes.
Performer for street, ( most of us ), Air Gap if you race it some and spend time in the higher rpm band
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[fleetsidelarry]

Originally Posted by Rannos

Personally I would go with the RPM performer for a stock to mild build. The Airgap is worth the money if you can fit it into you budget. It will make a lil more power and should offer you more mpg as well, as the intake charge is cooler. As far as Weiand goes I use to only buy Weiand till they were bought out by Holley. Now the intakes I liked to use are either (a.) no longer available or (b.) made overseas and aren't any better quality then the cheap ebay intakes you can get new for $100.

I think under long period cruise conditions such as interstate driving, that could be the case. in my experience, however, for "around town" driving, you can expect worse mileage. part of my problem is the notched plenum of the RPM Air Gap, but, from what I've been reading, there is also not enough heat for proper atomization for, again, "around town". mine runs great in the above 1500 rpm range.

Originally Posted by Heater63

Let me pile on!
Edelbrock!
Made in USA!
Great carbs, great intakes.
Performer for street, ( most of us ), Air Gap if you race it some and spend time in the higher rpm bandPosted via Mobile Device

I'd agree with that. again, its all about getting educated about what's going on and being honest with ones self about the type of driving that one will be doing 90% of the time.

[lakeroadster]

In regards to the Edelbrock and the "made in China" comment here is an interesting thread on that topic. It appears the counterfitters even go as far as to put registered trade names on their knock off's now!

http://www.camaros.net/forums/archiv.../t-136931.html

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by fleetsidelarry

I think under long period cruise conditions such as interstate driving, that could be the case. in my experience, however, for "around town" driving, you can expect worse mileage. part of my problem is the notched plenum of the RPM Air Gap, but, from what I've been reading, there is also not enough heat for proper atomization for, again, "around town". mine runs great in the above 1500 rpm range.



I'd agree with that. again, its all about getting educated about what's going on and being honest with ones self about the type of driving that one will be doing 90% of the time.

glad this came up...what about the regular Air Gap (not RPM) intake?...i currently have a polished Performer and want to switch to an original finish intake...gotta decide if I wanna go back to regular Performer, Air Gap, etc....my engine is a basically stock 327 w/ Powerglide...i also have the Edelbrock Performer 600cfm carb, but i am thinking about switching to a Q-jet when replacing intake

[fleetsidelarry]

likaroc, from what I've been reading (and I invite you to read thru those linked threads I posted), the less motor we have the less we need an Air Gap (notch or not). Your powerglide is also a factor.

BTW, I'm pretty sure my next carb will be a Q-jet. I currently run the 1406 Edelbrock and have a basket full of Holleys sitting on the shelf.

[SonomaComa]

What is the difference between the Edelbrock Performer and the Performer EPS?

[ol_skool_chevy]

Edelbrock.....I love the RPM line but as far as the Air Gap goes. Its a great performer as long as the engine gets up to temperature to heat the intake. Not a good intake for short drives. plus its a pain in the Ass to keep clean in the underside water and dirt and oil gets caught up in there. The lower dual plane RPM would be a better choice ....This is just one mans Option

[AcampoDave]

Originally Posted by SonomaComa

What is the difference between the Edelbrock Performer and the Performer EPS?

The original can accommodate both square and spread bore carbs, while the eps is a square bore only. It also puts the carb a tad higher. The eps is advertised as getting a few more ponies and a bit more torque over the original.

[GASoline71]

4 year old thread...

Gary

[LostMy65]

4 year old thread, but still interesting information.
I'd rather see someone bump an old thread that might have some applicable information, than start a new thread on a topic that's been asked many times over.

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

4 year old thread, but still interesting information.
I'd rather see someone bump an old thread that might have some applicable information, than start a new thread on a topic that's been asked many times over.

[GASoline71]

Funny thing is... a cat's question can usually get lost or skipped over when bumping an ancient thread. This one got "lucky".

Gary

[snj8198]

Our atmosphere here is a little more tolerant than other enthusiast sites. Some unnamed sites are very quick to flame when basic questions are raised that have been discussed in the past and the search function wasn't used. I find starting a new thread about a topic works best on this forum while also pasting the researched/supporting thread in the new one to work best. It seems to keep everyone informed as to what specifically the new thread is referring to as well as lets others know you do your homework.

With that said... who wants to argue over carburetors again?!?!?!