Good morning GMC'ers,
Just pulled the following off the Olds mailing list. Looks like the
long-awaited Edelbrock aluminum heads for the big block Olds might be a
reality next year. Might be just the ticket for anyone wanting to build
a high performance motorhome motor.
Patrick
> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 09:46:25 -0500 (EST)
> From: The Viking
> Subject: Edelbrock Head Info
>
> See http:www.edelbrock.com/automotive/preview_for_98.html
>
> "Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Oldsmobile 400, 425
> and 455 cubic inch engines (except 68-69 W-30) This head features 77 cc
> combustion chamnbers and an emproved chanber design that increases quench
> area for a more efficienct burn. This 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 valve train has
> bveen upgraded from the factory pedestal mount system to a 7/16" screw in
> stud and 3/8" pushrod rod slot guideplate for increased valvetrain
> stability. The high-velocity factory location prots feature 188 cc
> intake runners and 106cc raised floor exhaust runners for substantially
> more flow and power than factory ports. head bolt holes are drilled ro
> the stock 7/16" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore.
> Aftermarket rocker arms and hardened pushrods are required for installation."
>
>
> Looks like a fun time.. Wonder about the cost?
>
> Al
>
> Al Varhus
> Columbus, Ohio
> http://www.infinet.com/~avar
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto
atri63
The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
Just pulled the following off the Olds mailing list. Looks like the
long-awaited Edelbrock aluminum heads for the big block Olds might be a
reality next year. Might be just the ticket for anyone wanting to build
a high performance motorhome motor.
Patrick
> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 09:46:25 -0500 (EST)
> From: The Viking
> Subject: Edelbrock Head Info
>
> See http:www.edelbrock.com/automotive/preview_for_98.html
>
> "Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Oldsmobile 400, 425
> and 455 cubic inch engines (except 68-69 W-30) This head features 77 cc
> combustion chamnbers and an emproved chanber design that increases quench
> area for a more efficienct burn. This 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 valve train has
> bveen upgraded from the factory pedestal mount system to a 7/16" screw in
> stud and 3/8" pushrod rod slot guideplate for increased valvetrain
> stability. The high-velocity factory location prots feature 188 cc
> intake runners and 106cc raised floor exhaust runners for substantially
> more flow and power than factory ports. head bolt holes are drilled ro
> the stock 7/16" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore.
> Aftermarket rocker arms and hardened pushrods are required for installation."
>
>
> Looks like a fun time.. Wonder about the cost?
>
> Al
>
> Al Varhus
> Columbus, Ohio
> http://www.infinet.com/~avar
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto
atri63The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
