Im not sure. He had posted about pricing but I can't remember what it was. I do believe it was around $9k for a long block...

 

since everyone's comparing this new Edelbrock intake to the LT4, I'm curious. How much better does the LT4 flow compared to the stock? What about stock ported? Are any of the sheetmetal intakes out there for street use at all?

 

If it looks good and gains alittle power than I'll buy one. I'm tired of going to car shows and everyone having the same red lt4 intake as me, makes my car look like just another lt1.

 

What happens if everyone buys the same edlebrock intake? Then youre still in the same boat lol.

 

Very True !!!

 

I've been thru a couple of these Edelbrock intake threads and from what I hear from many of the tech people I talk to it really won't be worth it. This "air gap" may help a bit with heatsoak issues, but then how much plenum volume are they giving up for it? I mean how can it truly be leaps and bounds ahead of the stock manifold or the lt4, Edelbrock first began marketing this in 1995 , but decided not to sell them b/c they gave no improvement over stock. Me- I'll prolly either port the stocker or go with a sheet metal one.

 

Another point to ponder...How long does the air remain in the manifold during normal operation of the engine...A fraction of a second? Can the incoming air heat that quickly? I understand the advantage of drawing in cooler, outside air to start with, but I'm not sure that the air gap principle would help the LT-1.

Most of the 4 bbl. air gaps also seem to be a bit taller, so you'll see some "ram effect", but unless the Air Gap LT-1 is taller, to compensate for the lost volume, I don't see a big gain. If it was strictly a true "bolt-on", I'd consider it, but I'm not into spending probably around $300, then having to "work it to fit, for a questionable gain. (at least with stock heads)

 

your not going to loose any plenum volume over the lt1 intake because of the air gap. what they cut out to make it is just wasted space anyway. you can actually make your own air gap with an lt1 intake, just got to make up a oil gallary tray.

i agree with most people in here... im not going to rush out and buy something that isnt proven...
plus i rather go for a single plain intake

 

Just make your own...

 

Cool !!

 

there is alot of wasted space in the lt1/4 intakes. once you start cutting one up you find and learn all kinds of stuff. the plenums are actually pretty damn small to begin with. i bet atleast 25-35% (maybe more) is all the egr passages and air passages under the plenum.

 

here are some of the pics of mine when i first cut into mine. the reason the cuts all nasty is becouse the cast aluminum doesnt like the plasma cutter.

you can see how much room is lost from the fuel rail crossover here
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/865/1625/53468.jpg

the top isnt to great either
http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/865/1625/53469.jpg

http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/865/1625/53474.jpg

 

Did you get it?

 

well?

 

I just saw an add for it aswell, in car craft... but on anouther site, seams it's still ways away!

 

Are these out yet and if so what is the price on them?

 

Man, some1 beat me to it. If nothing else maybe power will be more consistant run after run because of less heat soak. LS1 engines have this benefit.