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Technical Tips => Engines - Carbies - Exhausts - Dissys => Topic started by: 69MLC on October 07, 2011, 02:00:55 PM

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 07, 2011, 02:00:55 PM

Hi everyone, I'm after suggestions in replacing my edelbrock C3BX manifold. I've got a L46 with 650 Holley . what are other L46'ers using?

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 09, 2011, 07:57:01 AM

Im looking either the edelbrock 2101or weiland street warrior part 8125. Can i buy local in oz or do i need to order from US. be interested to hear from anyone using the weiand...

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 72vet on October 09, 2011, 10:01:05 AM

Hi 69MLC,

Yes you can buy locally. Try Rocket industries

http://shop.rocketindustries.com.au/search?search%5Bcategory_url%5D=%2FEngines___Components%2F_Part_Type%2FIntake_Manifolds%2F_brand%2FWeiand

http://shop.rocketindustries.com.au/search?search%5Bcategory_url%5D=%2FEngines___Components%2F_Part_Type%2FIntake_Manifolds%2F_brand%2FEdelbrock%2F_series%2FPerformer

Or Eagle Auto spares  - http://www.eagleautoparts.com.au/pp_gminlet.htm

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 09, 2011, 11:57:31 AM

Thanks 72vet, ill check them out . thanks for the reply:beer:

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 11, 2011, 04:43:12 PM

settled for a Weiand 8125c, ....now just have to wait for delivery:drool:

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 72vet on October 11, 2011, 10:27:11 PM

Cool, did you check the bonnet clearance?

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 12, 2011, 08:30:25 AM

Yes , the measurements are the same as the edelbrock 2101 which Craigh is using. I went for the polished finish which now leads on to me chroming the thermostat housing  to match . one thing leads to another and another.....worse case if for some unforeseen reason it doesn't fit, one will be for sale on this forum !!!!

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: Reklaw on October 12, 2011, 10:26:31 AM

You can buy chrome and polished alloy thermostat housings off the shelf, shouldn't have to have yours chrome plated.

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on October 12, 2011, 12:23:25 PM

only $60 to chrome up , and keeps the housing original . I've also ordered replacement hoses, but because mine is a right hook conversion , I'm anticipating they may not fit. Might have to go the flexible hose option. Any one rate them and where can i get em ?

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: silver1 on October 12, 2011, 01:40:07 PM

Quote from: 69MLC link=topic=8802.msg1045941195#msg1045941195

only $60 to chrome up , and keeps the housing original . I've also ordered replacement hoses, but because mine is a right hook conversion , I'm anticipating they may not fit. Might have to go the flexible hose option. Any one rate them and where can i get em ?

hoses should fit ok,I have never had a problem

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on November 03, 2011, 10:25:31 PM

Hi all, here are some fuzzy pic of the new manifold... :bannana:
(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd379/69MLC/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMTAyLTAwMDk1LmpwZw.jpg)

(http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd379/69MLC/utf-8BSU1HLTIwMTExMTAyLTAwMDkzLmpwZw.jpg)

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: demonx on November 04, 2011, 09:54:33 AM

Notice much difference in performance?

Title: manifold suggestions?
Post by: 69MLC on November 06, 2011, 08:43:42 PM

Throttle response is sharper, Other than that not much.... needed to be changed and added a bit of needless bling :hump: