brp vs edelbrock?
02-02-2009, 01:30 PM
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brp vs edelbrock? Installing a ls1 and 4l60e into a 1970 lemans sport. Whos product did you like better as far as fit? How about headers? I need to figure out witch way to go with this build and this is not a thread to rip on one or another, but I would like to here you comments. Thanks
02-02-2009, 03:27 PM
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I have talked with both companys and I like the edelbrock setup, but I dont want to notch the frame (its already powercoated). I guess I could move the acc to make it fit. The brp sits alittle different so I dont think the headers would fit right. What do you think?
02-02-2009, 05:34 PM
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Edelbrock!!! And this is coming from someone who tried both kits. But it was in a 2nd gen Camaro so I can't really comment on the Lemans kits. All I know is the Edelbrock parts are very nice quality, fit excellent and were not way overpriced.
If you don't want to notch the crossmember just relocate the A/C up high. With the money you save on choosing Edelbrock you can buy a nice relocation bracket... and even after that it would probably still be the least exspensive of the two.
Mounting the engine higher and further forward to keep the A/C in the stock location just doesn't seem like a good idea to me... looks akward in the engine bay. Plus, it usually requires you to use the LH8 oil pan which hangs too far below the crossmember.
If you don't want to notch the crossmember just relocate the A/C up high. With the money you save on choosing Edelbrock you can buy a nice relocation bracket... and even after that it would probably still be the least exspensive of the two.
Mounting the engine higher and further forward to keep the A/C in the stock location just doesn't seem like a good idea to me... looks akward in the engine bay. Plus, it usually requires you to use the LH8 oil pan which hangs too far below the crossmember.
02-02-2009, 06:33 PM
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I have the BRP mounts and Edelbrock headers in my 66 Skylark. The engine sits a little high in the front, but everything fits except for the A/C compressor. I should pont out that my LS1 has the Corvette accessories. The Edelbrocks are stepped headers and I like that feature. I did not use the BRP crossmember as I have a 200 4R trans. Hope this helps.
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02-02-2009, 06:43 PM
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I had the BRP monts and crossmember. The engine dose set high hope you dont mind cuting out your tran tunnel. I sent it back and got a set of monts from summit for $60 thay work great you just have to relocate you alt to top. https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...-chevelle.html
02-03-2009, 12:23 AM
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kwikperformance makes the relocate bracket for the ac and its @ $200. one thing i like about the edelbrock kit from what reading i have done it keeps the motor in the same place.
02-03-2009, 09:57 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...hevelle-2.html I got the monts from sumitt. the pan hangs down about 1.5 inchs below crossmember.I had to shem engine up about 3/8 to clear crossmember it was a little close. I like the fit alot better than BRP fit. I tried both ways.
02-03-2009, 10:21 PM
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i was going to get BRP because i can retain the factory F body accessories and im doing a T56 in an auto car so i gotta cut the floor anyway. and the rear crossmember comes with it so u dont have to do alot of work setting the pinion angle. just get adjustable rear arms to set the pinion angle. Im not lowering my car so i wont have an issue with the axle being higher than the trans.
from what ive read about the Adaptor plates. They require alot of fabricating and mount/spacer problems setting the engine in expecially on Pontiac frames.
from what ive read about the Adaptor plates. They require alot of fabricating and mount/spacer problems setting the engine in expecially on Pontiac frames.