Plans for Edelbrock 3-2 renewed


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By John Mummert - 12 Years Ago
Vic has asked that I send them the 573 intake again for measurements.

Maybe this time it will be a go.

There were 2 guys involved with the project previously @ Edelbrock. One moved back east and the other passed away so I guess some delay is understandable.
By Nighthawk756 - 12 Years Ago
Wow, that's fantastic news John!! Thanks for the info. Wink

On a side note....any news on your intakes coming in yet??

By GREENBIRD56 - 12 Years Ago
Does the 573 have enough spacing to accomodate the Holley "six-pack" of a 390 FE? or even the Mopar 340 set-up?
By charliemccraney - 12 Years Ago
Sweet.

A setup for newer carbs would be cool.
By John Mummert - 12 Years Ago
Don't count on the modern carb spacing. The manifold would be made to sell the new 94 carbs they are making.

Our manifold change over has been trying. I had to get to a foundry that could make them faster so Edelbrock was a good choice. BUT, they couldn't make them from the existing pattern so it had to be re-worked. This took much longer than expected. Then there was problem with the location of 1 one the linkage bosses (my fault). The water core was also too far forward, not my fault. These changes have been made but it seems like a good idea to make 20 or so to be certain that everything is okay. Those were supposed to be done today.

So, as soon as I get them they will be machined to check for problems.

If all is okay we'll go for the full order. They can make around 65/hour so my order can be finished before the coffee break. Shouldn't run out again.

Got a call from another foundry today. They have our logo valve cover castings done. Hope they look good. This has taken about 3 years to make happen! Will drop off the shortened timing cover pattern while I'm picking up the valve covers. The cover has been in the works even longer. Where does the time go?

PS: put a bug in Vic's ear about making their valve covers again. Sounded interested
By Nighthawk756 - 12 Years Ago
John Mummert (9/21/2012)
Our manifold change over has been trying. I had to get to a foundry that could make them faster so Edelbrock was a good choice. BUT, they couldn't make them from the existing pattern so it had to be re-worked. This took much longer than expected. Then there was problem with the location of 1 one the linkage bosses (my fault). The water core was also too far forward, not my fault. These changes have been made but it seems like a good idea to make 20 or so to be certain that everything is okay. Those were supposed to be done today.
So, as soon as I get them they will be machined to check for problems.
If all is okay we'll go for the full order. They can make around 65/hour so my order can be finished before the coffee break. Shouldn't run out again.
Got a call from another foundry today. They have our logo valve cover castings done. Hope they look good. This has taken about 3 years to make happen! Will drop off the shortened timing cover pattern while I'm picking up the valve covers. The cover has been in the works even longer. Where does the time go?
PS: put a bug in Vic's ear about making their valve covers again. Sounded interested

Hmmmm....I've been holding out for yours but I might have to go ahead and get a B for the time being. Good luck on getting it going, sounds like dealing with the foundry's has been very tedious to say the least.

I thought Vic was already making their valve covers again? Could've sworn I'd seen them for sale lately (new not NOS)?

By BIGREDTODD - 12 Years Ago
They're making a lot of their "Vintage finned aluminum covers, but none for the y-block yet. I think they'd be smart to offer a "no-breather" option for the guys who are actually using older engines (FE, SBC, to name a couple)

As far as I know, the Moon v/c option is the most inexpensive "new" no breather finned aluminum option around.

Nighthawk756

I thought Vic was already making their valve covers again? Could've sworn I'd seen them for sale lately (new not NOS)?
By Nighthawk756 - 12 Years Ago
Ahhhh, ok, I gotcha....knew I'd seen 'em. Guess I didn't notice they weren't for Y's.

BIGREDTODD (9/24/2012)
They're making a lot of their "Vintage finned aluminum covers, but none for the y-block yet. I think they'd be smart to offer a "no-breather" option for the guys who are actually using older engines (FE, SBC, to name a couple)

As far as I know, the Moon v/c option is the most inexpensive "new" no breather finned aluminum option around.

Nighthawk756

I thought Vic was already making their valve covers again? Could've sworn I'd seen them for sale lately (new not NOS)?