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neonlarry · 12-27-2002, 07:35 PM

I just bought a Edelbrock performer 3701 manifold with EGR. my question is, can I just get a block off plate and use it on my trucK? Or would I have to do something about the little holes in the bottom of the plenum too. It seems like if that got a little bit of gas down in there it could make a pretty good backfire.

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2002, 08:23 PM

I don't know if they make a block plate, but I made one out of 1/2" aluminum when I was in Japan. The manifold for my 55 warped and the only thing readily available was a sogger from a mid 70's Camaro. I ran it for 3 years and the guy I sold it to was running it two years after that. Just traced the EGR base on to the aluminum stock and cut away. Little gaste material and it worked great. I used the 1/2" because it was the same thickness as the base of the EGR valave and I could reuse those bolts without them bottoming out. It worked fine for me. Don't know wether it's "supposed" to or not. I either didn't know enough (probably) or someone told me that I didn't have to worry about anthing else.

neonlarry · 12-27-2002, 09:00 PM

Cool, the manifold is a fairly new one, and it was only $25. Unless anyone knows anything different, I will go ahead and try it.

Longhorn Man · 12-28-2002, 01:04 AM

The performer comes with a block off plate...don't see why it wouldn't work on your new one.

neonlarry · 12-28-2002, 02:13 AM

so those holes in the bottom don't hurt anything? Also, where do you get the block off plate? I have never seen one.

Longhorn Man · 12-28-2002, 04:00 PM

All I know is my old performer came with one. I'm sure if you looked on Eldebrocks site...they probably have on listed there.

12-27-2002, 07:35 PM	#1
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	EGR manifold? I just bought a Edelbrock performer 3701 manifold with EGR. my question is, can I just get a block off plate and use it on my trucK? Or would I have to do something about the little holes in the bottom of the plenum too. It seems like if that got a little bit of gas down in there it could make a pretty good backfire. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-27-2002, 08:23 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	I don't know if they make a block plate, but I made one out of 1/2" aluminum when I was in Japan. The manifold for my 55 warped and the only thing readily available was a sogger from a mid 70's Camaro. I ran it for 3 years and the guy I sold it to was running it two years after that. Just traced the EGR base on to the aluminum stock and cut away. Little gaste material and it worked great. I used the 1/2" because it was the same thickness as the base of the EGR valave and I could reuse those bolts without them bottoming out. It worked fine for me. Don't know wether it's "supposed" to or not. I either didn't know enough (probably) or someone told me that I didn't have to worry about anthing else. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-27-2002, 09:00 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Cool, the manifold is a fairly new one, and it was only $25. Unless anyone knows anything different, I will go ahead and try it. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-28-2002, 02:13 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	so those holes in the bottom don't hurt anything? Also, where do you get the block off plate? I have never seen one. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

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12-28-2002, 01:04 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The performer comes with a block off plate...don't see why it wouldn't work on your new one.

12-28-2002, 04:00 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	All I know is my old performer came with one. I'm sure if you looked on Eldebrocks site...they probably have on listed there.



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