Date: Thu, 18 Dec 1997 02:11:34 GMT Server: Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 18156 Last-modified: Sat, 15 Nov 1997 02:16:16 GMT Sneak Preview for 1998

Sneak Preview of New Products for 1998

Intake Manifolds | Multi-Point EFI | Cylinder Heads | Water Pumps | Exhaust Components | Shock Absorbers


Intake Manifolds

S/B Chevy Performer Vortec #2116

Based on the popular Edelbrock #2101, the Performer Vortec is designed for 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy V8s with 1996 and later Vortec (Gen 1+ or L31) cast iron heads. It delivers the same outstanding torque and mid-range horsepower gains as the Performer #2101, with pump gas and stock compression. #2116 accepts both square-bore and spread-bore carbs.

S/B Chevy Super Victor 4500 #2970 and #2971

These new Super Victors for 4500 Series carburetors are designed for small-block Chevys with modern 23° heads. Super Victor #2970 is for standard port locations and #2971 is for raised port heads. Both manifolds share design features learned from our experience in NASCAR Winston Cup racing. They have a large runner cross-sectional area (3.2 square inches) and highly efficient cloverleaf plenum design, optimizing torque and horsepower throughout the rpm range. In dyno tests on a 358-inch small-block, #2970 made 636 horsepower at 7500 rpm, 10 hp more than the best competitor's manifold!

S/B Chevy Victor 18° Spider #2958

The Victor 18° Spider features runners with a larger cross-section (3.2 square-inches) than previous Busch GN manifolds and is designed for GM 18° heads. This large runner is ideal for NASCAR Super Trucks or some NASCAR Busch GN applications. This spider is part of a two-piece design and can be used with Edelbrock base plate #2992. Ford Performer 5.0... New Plenum Cover #7127 The Performer 5.0 manifold #3821 will have a new plenum cover for 1998. The clean, modern look includes the Edelbrock script and a titanium gray powder-coated finish. The upper will also be powder-coated titanium gray with the base as-cast. All Edelbrock Ford 5.0L intakes will now include this powder-coated finish and the new plenum cover. Designed for 1986-95 5.0L Ford Mustangs, the #3821 delivers the same outstanding performance it's known for...now with a new look.

Ford Performer RPM 5.0 Upper #7125

Want more top-end horsepower out of the Edelbrock Performer 5.0 manifold #3821? Bolt on the new Performer RPM 5.0 Upper. The #7125 has shorter runners and a larger cross sectional area than our #3822 upper for a dramatic increase in power at 5000 rpm and above with a small loss of torque in the bottom-end. The Performer RPM Upper accepts all stock emissions equipment and the upper and plenum cover are powder-coated titanium gray. The #7125 Upper can be ordered alone to bolt-on to a Performer 5.0 base or complete with an as-cast base, #7126. Our 70mm throttle body is recommended and 1994-95 Mustangs need Adapter #3835 and Kit #8025. The Performer RPM 5.0 Upper clears Edelbrock valve covers.

Ford Victor 5.0 #2945

Here's the next level of performance for 5.0 litre engines...the Victor 5.0 #2945. Designed for all-out competition, the Victor 5.0 aluminum manifold is for non-emission engines capable of producing 370 to 500+ horsepower. This is the only 5.0L manifold with an air-gap in the base to isolate the runners from hot oil in the valley. The Victor 5.0 will clear tall valve covers, large fuel pressure regulators and has enough material for port matching. The upper and plenum cover are powder-coated light titanium gray with an as-cast base. Stock injectors will fit, however high-flow injectors are required due to power potential of #2945. Check hood clearance on '94-95 models. Available complete #2945, upper only #2946 or base only #2944.

Ford Victor 351-Y Spider #2961

Working with leading teams in NASCAR Winston Cup and other forms of racing has led to the development of the new Victor 351-Y #2961. This manifold features large runners (3.2 square inches) for Ford Winston Cup, Busch GN and Super Truck applications requiring maximum flow. Designed for raised port aluminum SVO (Yates) cylinder heads on low-deck (9.200") blocks, this manifold includes runners and plenum only. It requires a separate lifter valley cover.

Performer Multi-Point EFI

Multi-Point EFI System for 502 c.i.d. #3564 and #3565

Introducing, two new systems calibrated for the GM 8.2L factory replacement engine. Now you can buy a 502-inch crate motor from GM, install it in a vehicle with an Edelbrock EFI system, and enjoy modern performance and more without buying a new vehicle. In dyno tests on a 502, we got 375 hp at 4500 rpm and 517 ft/lbs. of torque at 3500 rpm. This emissions-legal EFI also provides excellent fuel mileage potential and crisp throttle response. Performer Multi-Point EFI System #3564 is for 1987-90 vehicles and #3565 for 1991-95 model years. Performer Multi-Point EFI Systems greatly increase torque and horsepower throughout the rpm range. They re-use the stock air valve and computer for a cost-effective conversion. All systems come with extruded aluminum fuel rails, fuel injectors, wiring harness and more. Here's what one customer said about the Edelbrock system, "I'm impressed! My truck was always lazy, used far too much fuel and lacked power when towing my roadster...there is new life breathed into the ol' hoss. Fuel economy has improved by over three miles per gallon...and the part throttle power increase is unbelievable. I now have to watch my speed when towing." -- Don Prieto

Cylinder Heads

Edelbrock heads are designed for maximum performance utilizing sophisticated Pro/E® software. Models are made using stereo lithography, then flow tested before prototypes are produced. Cast at our Aluminum Foundry, then machined on state-of-the-art CNC-machines, Edelbrock heads are the ultimate in quality and performance.

B/B Chevy Performer TBI #6049

Performer TBI heads are 50-state emissions legal for 1987-95 TBI-equipped big-blocks. They have a 100cc combustion chamber for an increase of almost two full points of compression to 9.5:1 on 7.4L TBI engines. The result is a dramatic performance improvement in these late-model vehicles. These heads and our Multi-Point EFI on a 7.4 litre engine made 353 hp and 457 ft/lbs. of torque on the dyno. Available assembled with top-quality components that include 1-piece, stainless steel, 2.19" intake and 1.88" exhaust valves, ARP 7/16" diameter rocker studs and ductile iron three-angle seats. Features include stock port locations and 9/16" thick decks for superior gasket retention. Polylocks and 3/8" diameter pushrods are included.


S/B Chevy Heads with 64cc Chambers #6090 and #6089

These new Performer (#6090) and Performer RPM (#6089) heads have smaller combustion chambers for more compression and increased performance. They have 165cc intake and 60cc exhaust ports with 2.02"/1.60" stainless steel valves along with all the other outstanding features in Edelbrock heads. Performer heads have an exhaust heat crossover passage for emission applications on 1962-70 small-blocks. Performer RPM heads are for non-emission applications.


S/B Chrysler Performer RPM #6076

Designed for 1967-91 Chrysler 318-340-360 c.i.d. engines, this head features an improved chamber design that increases the quench area for a more efficient burn. Compatible with stock valvetrain parts (except 1970 340 Six-Packs), these heads have high-flow 174cc intake runners and 83cc exhaust ports for maximum power. They improve flow by 12% over stock with no additional porting. Like all Edelbrock Performer RPM heads features include: 1-piece stainless steel valves, bronze valve guides, ductile iron interlocking valve seats and 5/8" thick decks for superior head gasket retention. Available early 1998.

S/B Chevy Victor Jr. Race #7761, #7762, #7763 and #7764

Victor Jr. 23° heads are designed for competition small-blocks and accept standard valve train hardware. They have a 530-580 hp potential - out of the box - for a very affordable, race-winning set-up. These heads have high-flow 215cc intake runners with CNC gasket-matched intake port entries and .100" raised exhaust ports. 70cc chambers have hardened, ductile iron valve seats and phosphor bronze guides. A 9/16" thick deck surface provides superior gasket retention. Available in four configurations: Bare #7763; with 2.08"/1.60" Ferrea® valves only #7764; with Ferrea® valves, springs, retainers, keepers for flat tappet cams #7761; and with Ferrea® valves, springs, retainers, keepers for mechanical roller cams #7762.

B/B Chevy Victor CNC Race #7765

These CNC-ported heads are designed for maximum race-winning performance, out of the box. Capable of producing 800+ horsepower, Victor CNC heads have fully CNC-machined combustion chambers that are approximately 120cc. Intake ports are approximately 370cc and CNC-machined 1.25" down from the entry and from the bowl area to the seat. Exhaust ports are CNC-machined throughout and require a minimum of 2.25" diameter headers. Victor CNC heads include stainless steel, 1-piece valves (2.325" intake/1.88" exhaust) and Serdi-machined ductile iron valve seats. NOTE: These heads will be sold without valve springs or retainers to allow for a variety of cam and valve train configurations.

S/B Ford Victor Jr. #7716, #7717, #7718 & #7719

The all-new Victor Jr. Ford heads have a 530-580 horsepower potential - out of the box - for a very affordable, race-winning set-up. They feature large volume, high-flowing 210cc intake ports and .130" raised 80cc exhaust ports. Designed to work with standard port location manifolds and headers, these heads have CNC gasket-matched port entries and exits with blended valve bowls. The spark plug holes and valves are in the stock location with a valve cover rail that's raised .150". The new Victor Jr. Ford heads are available in 4 configurations: Bare #7716; with Ferrea® valves only #7717 (2.05" intake, 1.60" exhaust); with Ferrea® valves, springs, retainers and keepers for flat tappet cams #7718; and complete with Ferrea® valves, springs, retainers and keepers for mechanical roller cams #7719.

Oldsmobile Performer RPM #6051

Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Oldsmobile 400, 425 and 455 cubic-inch engines (except 1968-69 W-30). This head features 77cc combustion chambers and an improved chamber design that increases quench area for a more efficient burn. These complete heads are assembled and ready-to-run with 2.072" intake valves and 1.680" exhaust valves, hardened ductile iron valve seats and phosphor bronze guides. The valvetrain has been upgraded from the factory pedestal-mount system to a 7/16" screw-in stud and 3/8" pushrod-slot guideplate for increased valvetrain stability. The high-velocity, factory location ports feature 188cc intake runners and 106cc raised-floor exhaust runners for substantially more flow and power than factory ports. Head bolt holes are drilled for the stock 7/16" bolts, but can be easily modified for 1/2" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore. Aftermarket rocker arms and hardened pushrods are required for installation.

Water Pumps

Victor Series Aluminum Pumps

These Edelbrock pumps are designed and manufactured using modern technology for maximum cooling and flow. Like the rest of the Victor Series line, these new pumps produce higher block pressures than stock or other competitive brands. Computer-designed pump housings provide equalized water pressure to both sides of the block to within 1/10th of a gallon. The new pumps for serpentine belts are ideal for street rods.

ApplicationAs CastPolished
1965-76 Ford FE#8805#8835
Small-block Chevy with Serpentine Belt (short-style)#8882#8892
Big-block Chevy with Serpentine Belt (short-style)#8854#8864

Exhaust Components

304 Series(TM) Mufflers

Introducing a new line of Edelbrock mufflers...the 304 Series are made from high-quality 304 stainless steel. They utilize a new high-flow core design and our unique, high-temperature ceramic packing for outstanding performance and durability. In flow bench tests, the new #5560 flowed 495 cfm, an improvement of more than 100 cfm over a leading competitor.


Center in/Offset outCenter in/Center out
304 Series (2-1/2" inlet/outlet)#5560#5561
304 Series (3" inlet/outlet)#5562#5563

Victor Series Mufflers #5533 and #5534

In 1998, Edelbrock will have two new mufflers for racing applications. These mufflers are shorter and lighter than our current 3-1/2" and 4" mufflers. Using the same advanced Tru-Flo® core design, both have cases measuring 12" x 5" x 14-1/2" long and weigh 16 pounds. #5533 has 3-1/2" inlet/outlet and #5534 has 4" tubes.

Exhaust Systems for 1997-98 Applications

To keep pace with the ever-expanding market of trucks and Sport Utilities, Edelbrock will be adding several new applications in '98. The list includes: Chevy 5.7L and 7.4L trucks; Chevy/GMC Suburbans, Tahoes, Yukons and S-10/S-15 trucks; Camaros and Firebirds; Ford trucks, and Explorers; Dodge Ram, Dakota and Durango trucks; and Jeep Cherokees. Shown here are TES Headers #6601 for 1994-97 5.9L Dodge Ram.

Performer IAS® Shocks

Shocks for More Applications on their Way

Edelbrock Performer IAS shock absorbers have received outstanding reviews since production began in May of this year. It's an on-going commitment at the Edelbrock Shock Division to continuously develop new shocks for new applications. Plans for 1998 include producing shocks for strut-style applications such as the Mustang and Camaro. All '98 model year Sport Utilities and trucks will be considered as well as vans and motorhomes. Older applications such as the 1973-87 GM 1/2-ton trucks will be reviewed for stock, lifted and lowered heights. Keep in touch with the Edelbrock Sales department for the most up-to-date information regarding the Edelbrock shock program.

New Race Shocks Coming Soon

These new Edelbrock race shocks will provide the performance of the patented Inertia Active System (IAS) for circle track and road racing applications. The new race shocks will be rebuildable and adjustable for track-side tuning. They can be configured to adjust low speed rebound, mid-speed rebound or low speed compression. Other features will include a 5/8" diameter Nitrosteel® piston rod, hard-anodized aluminum rod ends/rod guides and powder-coated bodies. Contact the Edelbrock Sales Department for more information on these exciting new shocks. Available mid-1998.

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