Performer Rpm Air-Gap Small Block Chevy Vortec Intake Manifold

Description

Edelbrock part #7516 RPM Air-Gap intake manifold is based on the powerful Performer RPM Vortec #7116. This single four-barrel intake is designed for 262-400 c.i.d. Chevy V8's with 1996 and later Vortec (L31) cast iron or Edelbrock E-Tec aluminum heads. The air-gap design features an open air space that separates the runners from the hot engine oil resulting in a cooler, denser charge for more power. An external water bypass boss is machined into the front of the water crossover for use on 1996 and later Vortec production engines. Includes rear water outlets, nitrous bosses, a temp sensor boss that clears all waternecks, two distributor clamp locations and a heater outlet boss that's angled for proper fit over the valve cover. Accepts 1976 and later alternator and air-conditioning brackets for street installations. For square-bore carbs. No provision for exhaust-heated chokes and no exhaust crossover. Will not fit under stock Corvette hood.

Edelbrock® LLC is one of the nation's premier designers, manufacturers, and distributors of performance and replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket. Our line of products includes camshafts, carburetors, crate engines, cylinder heads, engine dress-up kits, fittings, fuel injection, fuel systems, gaskets, ignition, intake manifolds, sensors, superchargers, thermostats, tools, turbochargers, valve train components, and water pumps. Edelbrock is a proud member of the Edelbrock Group family of brands, including COMP Cams®, FAST® (Fuel Air Spark Technology), TCI® Automotive, Russell® Performance and Lunati Power®, representing over 130 years of performance. Headquartered in Olive Branch, Mississippi, Edelbrock focuses on the future with more innovative parts, creating more opportunities for our customers to go fast. For more information about the Edelbrock Group or any partner brands, visit www.edelbrockgroup.com.

When you design and sell the best-engineered performance products in the world, you have to have a rigorous testing program. Why? Without adequate testing, there's no way to stand behind your product with confidence. That's why every product we design and sell at Edelbrock is tested and approved by Edelbrock engineers in a real world environment on state-of-the-art equipment. Our three Super Flow computerized engine dynos are capable of measuring 11 separate engine variables up to speeds of 12,000 rpm. For 2007, we added a new Super Flow SF902 engine dyno. It's fully automated and programmable to simulate various driving situations, and is equipped with WinDyn software for the very latest in testing equipment. For real-world tuning, there's our Super Flow model SF-840 eddy-current chassis dyno that can handle up to 1,000 hp at the wheels and speeds of 200 mph. When all testing is completed, the results evaluated, and the part has passed all performance criteria, then, and only then, is the product deemed ready for production. These precise testing procedures are applied to the entire Edelbrock line for performance that's guaranteed. Edelbrock test vehicles are driven by Edelbrock engineers and employees to get a "real world" feeling for the performance improvements. Our products are also tested and used by professional race car teams and drivers. Working with these talented individuals is just another extension of our research and development process so when we say "proven performance" we really mean it! Top racing teams in all forms of motorsports rely on Edelbrock to produce parts that they can count on to win races and championships. Further underscoring our commitment to the racing community, Edelbrock is the only aftermarket intake manifold manufacturer licensed by NASCAR.

Features & benefits

• Larger Plenum and Runners Maximizes Other Upgrades
• Edelbrock products offer improved performance and aesthetics for a broad array of vehicles and engines. 'Proven performance' is the philosophy by which Edelbrock was founded and it continues to this day with the highest standards for performance and quality. Edelbrock core products are engineered, manufactured, and tested in the USA to ensure the best quality possible. This is further backed by some of the best warranties in the industry and a highly qualified technical support staff.
• Ideal replacement - this intake manifold was precision-engineered and durably manufactured to match the fit and function of the stock manifold on specified vehicles
• Reliable construction - tested to ensure top-quality OEM performance and durability
• Perfect fit - designed to match all specifications of the original part for convenient, trouble-free installation
• Trustworthy design - built by the industry leader in aftermarket manifolds

Specifications

Warranty

12 Months

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