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Old 11-07-2012, 11:54 PM   #25
i8tokyo
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Re: SquareBore to Spreadbore Adaptor Plate! (Is it Necessary?)

I've had the adapters and they work ok. I never noticed a crack, but it did develop a small vacuum leak on the manifold side after awhile. I got a deal on an intake and never looked back. One thing I can highly recommend is a heat insulator gasket with an Edelbrock carb. You'll be happy you did in the summer months.

BTW, the Edelbrock intake you would want would be pn 2161. I got mine off ebay for $50... It's for the peanut ports that I assume you have.


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Originally Posted by savatreatabvr View Post
Yes it's stock and yes I know I need the #2696 but here's what I was told about the 2696! Lopers, (a High Performance Shop here in Phx) said the Edelbrock 2696 Squarebore to Spreadbore adapters have a tendency to crack and cause minor to severe vacuum leaks! I didn't know if I should believe him or punch him, lol, so I walked away empty handed! Ya know a big block aluminum squarebore intake manifold doesn't sound like a bad idea now, Lol!
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