Re: Intake Manifolds: M1 vs Edelbrock?

From: TerribleTom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Sat Feb 05 2005 - 11:51:55 EST


RayB wrote:
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: TerribleTom
>>
>>Replying to my own post here - yeah I found out that the M1 does come in
>>carbed magnum versions. My next question is would folks here go with
>>the M1 of the Edelbrock? I would use a Holly carb that I have in mind.
>> Would it be wrong to put a Holly carb on an Edelbrock intake?
>>hehehehe...
>>
>>--
>
>
> Here's my .02 worth.... The Edelbrock manifold would be more friendly on
> the street than the M1. Much broader torque curve and better quality
> casting than the MP M1. Nothing wrong with a Holley carb but if you *had*
> to buy new I would recommend the Edelbrock Thunder Series AVS carb. I've
> used both and prefer the AVS for strip/street use.
>
> Having already read Jon's post about the heads.....the Edelbrock heads come
> assembled whereas I believe the MP version came bare. Everyone I know who
> uses Edelbrock aluminum heads has been very impressed with them so I
> wouldn't hesitate to spend your money on them. :-)
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>

Thanks for the info Ray! For this particular application however I
would have to go with a Holley carb - Edelbrock doesn't make a version
like this one hehehe.

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