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Edelbrock big block heads #1295732 09/02/12 03:46 PM 09/02/12 03:46 PM
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rbstroker OP super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	I've looked at different posts, but haven't found a definitive answer. Because of the angle plugs, is there a problem using stock '68-'69 exhaust manifolds on Edelbrock 60929 big block heads? This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295733 09/02/12 04:04 PM 09/02/12 04:04 PM
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Dunnuck Racing master Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,300 Northern Indiana	You can look at Andy 's website for some good articles covering this You could go to MP452 aluminum heads instead to get the same basic head with straight plugs Keith www.dunnuckracing.com

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: Dunnuck Racing] #1295734 09/02/12 05:35 PM 09/02/12 05:35 PM
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BSB67 master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,321 Prospect, PA	Quote: You can look at Andy 's website for some good articles covering this You could go to MP452 aluminum heads instead to get the same basic head with straight plugs Keith If you have not purchased the Eddys, buy the Mopar 452s

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295735 09/03/12 09:43 AM 09/03/12 09:43 AM
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rbstroker OP super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	How do I access Andy's website? I haven't purchased yet, that's why I need the info. I really like the idea of the Eddy heads, but I don't want to run headers. This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295736 09/03/12 10:00 AM 09/03/12 10:00 AM
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tboomer Too Many Posts T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 26,014 United Socialist States of Ame...	Here ya go!! http://arengineering.com/ Need your rear end checked out? Contact Grizzly!!

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: tboomer] #1295737 09/03/12 02:08 PM 09/03/12 02:08 PM
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Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295738 09/03/12 02:50 PM 09/03/12 02:50 PM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: I've looked at different posts, but haven't found a definitive answer. Because of the angle plugs, is there a problem using stock '68-'69 exhaust manifolds on Edelbrock 60929 big block heads? The plugs for 6 and 8 angle toward the manifold , things get tight but it's doable , Andy did it. Or spend a little more $ and buy the mopar 452 heads , straight plugs . Last edited by JohnRR; 09/03/12 10:17 PM.

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295739 09/03/12 03:09 PM 09/03/12 03:09 PM
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ross member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 158 Canada north shore lake Ontari...	I have had no issues running the Edelbrock heads with the manifolda on my 68 runner. Bought them when they 1st came out. Loved them then love them now.

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295740 09/03/12 03:34 PM 09/03/12 03:34 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,078 Oregon	This picture was taken in 2000 when the Edelbrock heads first came out. 7363012-Mopar.jpg (347 downloads)

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: AndyF] #1295741 09/03/12 05:52 PM 09/03/12 05:52 PM
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rbstroker OP super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	Outstanding. American made Eddy's it is. This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295742 09/04/12 07:07 PM 09/04/12 07:07 PM
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rbstroker OP super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	Last question; Is there a preferred (less expensive) supplier for the Eddy heads? This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295743 09/04/12 07:43 PM 09/04/12 07:43 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,078 Oregon	The 452 head is a better choice for exhaust manifolds. I eventually switched heads on my engine just to eliminate the issue with the spark plug boots. When the Edelbrock heads came out I used them. When the 452 heads came out I switched. I have dyno tests and magazine articles covering both heads on my website. www.arengineering.com then click on tech articles. 7364786-512a.jpg (170 downloads) Last edited by AndyF; 09/05/12 01:13 AM.

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295744 09/05/12 11:00 AM 09/05/12 11:00 AM
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BradH Taking time off to work on my car B Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,439 Val-haul-ass... eventually	Quote: Last question; Is there a preferred (less expensive) supplier for the Eddy heads? Just a "heads up" (pun intended) that the MP '452' heads people are suggesting you use are more expensive than the standard Edelbrock heads.

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: BradH] #1295745 09/05/12 11:07 AM 09/05/12 11:07 AM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: Quote: Last question; Is there a preferred (less expensive) supplier for the Eddy heads? Just a "heads up" (pun intended) that the MP '452' heads people are suggesting you use are more expensive than the standard Edelbrock heads. I'll ask his question then ... Quote: Is there a preferred (less expensive) supplier for the 452 heads?

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: JohnRR] #1295746 09/05/12 11:08 AM 09/05/12 11:08 AM
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Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: tboomer] #1295747 09/05/12 11:10 AM 09/05/12 11:10 AM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: Or 311 heads... Are they cheaper than ebrocks ?

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: JohnRR] #1295748 09/05/12 11:11 AM 09/05/12 11:11 AM
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Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: AndyF] #1295749 09/05/12 05:15 PM 09/05/12 05:15 PM
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rbstroker OP super stock R Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,139 West Tennessee	Quote: The 452 head is a better choice for exhaust manifolds. I eventually switched heads on my engine just to eliminate the issue with the spark plug boots. When the Edelbrock heads came out I used them. When the 452 heads came out I switched. I have dyno tests and magazine articles covering both heads on my website. www.arengineering.com then click on tech articles. Andy...is the spark plug boot issue just when changing plugs and removing/installing the wires, or is it an issue of the boots being cooked by the manifolds. I am on a really tight budget and love the idea of the American made Eddies, but this is a street driven car and I don't need to make problems for myself. This is the land of the free because of the brave

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295750 09/05/12 06:14 PM 09/05/12 06:14 PM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,095 A Banana Republic near you.	boots are very close to the manifolds , cooking them would be the concern.

Re: Edelbrock big block heads [Re: rbstroker] #1295751 09/05/12 06:19 PM 09/05/12 06:19 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,078 Oregon	The boots are very close to the manifold. The car would run okay for awhile and then cook a boot. I kept a couple of spare wires with me. Once the power dropped off I just swapped on a new plug wire. It was no big deal for a Sat night cruiser but it would be a pain for a daily driver.

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