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2.8 headers #366057 12/19/03 08:31 PM
Anonymous
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I know most everyone says a set of Edelbrock TES headers will not fit on a 2.8 inside a trooper. My question is which ones(s). There are like four different versions of the 2.8 headers. there is a 2wd and 4wd version. For both s-10 and blazer trucks??? And why will they not fit? are they rubbing? where the frame rail?

Re: 2.8 headers #366058 12/19/03 09:55 PM
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the starter interferes. i found a set that said they were shorty's on the website, then ordered them and they weren't. the internet site later changed their ad <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />

if someone did make some that fit, i'm sure they would sell very well <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />


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Re: 2.8 headers #366059 12/19/03 10:09 PM
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You need to think long and hard about the Edelbrock Intake Manifold....

Fit is sometimes a relative word. If you look closely, at this manifold it would take some work but it could fit. It appears that the manifold was intended for a 2bbl or a 4bbl, but not a 2bbl TBI like the one that we use. They also have been designed with things like unequal runners. Apparently the goal here is to produce more low-end grunt (torque) with one bank of cylinders. The intake manifold is meant to be paired with headers that are tuned for this.

So, in short unless you are willing to fabricate a new top end for the 2bbl TBI with an EGR application and then custom build exhaust headers to take advantage of the un-equal length runners, this does not seem to make a lot of sense.

But...then again it depends what your engine application is...

I like the 4.3 TBI for what I tend to use my truck for. If I wanted to get away from TBI...I would have to consider either MPFI or perhaps a custom fuel application, maybe a blower..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Or better yet a new engine completely <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> but otherwise I suspect boring and polishing my intake should get me some additional ponies when combined with a 4.3 TBI.

Matt


92' Rodeo with a lot of DOR parts
Re: 2.8 headers [Re: MattGold] #366060 12/19/03 10:11 PM
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paulevans76 Offline
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You need to think long and hard about the Edelbrock Intake Manifold....

Fit is sometimes a relative word. If you look closely, at this manifold it would take some work but it could fit. It appears that the manifold was intended for a 2bbl or a 4bbl, but not a 2bbl TBI like the one that we use. They also have been designed with things like unequal runners. Apparently the goal here is to produce more low-end grunt (torque) with one bank of cylinders. The intake manifold is meant to be paired with headers that are tuned for this.

So, in short unless you are willing to fabricate a new top end for the 2bbl TBI with an EGR application and then custom build exhaust headers to take advantage of the un-equal length runners, this does not seem to make a lot of sense.

But...then again it depends what your engine application is...

I like the 4.3 TBI for what I tend to use my truck for. If I wanted to get away from TBI...I would have to consider either MPFI or perhaps a custom fuel application, maybe a blower..... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Or better yet a new engine completely <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> but otherwise I suspect boring and polishing my intake should get me some additional ponies when combined with a 4.3 TBI.

Matt


uh wha?


88 Troop - Posing yard art
Re: 2.8 headers [Re: paulevans76] #366061 12/20/03 01:10 AM
Anonymous
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who's talking about an intake? I was wondering what exactly was stopping headers from going on a 2.8 in a trooper? Someone said starter. is that all? are the edlebrock tes headers long tube or short tubes?
I was thinking of modifying a set to get fit if they were just rubbing the frame.

Re: 2.8 headers #366062 12/20/03 04:18 AM
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MattGold Offline
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Ya know. I noticed that later that you said Edelbrock Headers...not the Intake Manifold....

Whoa.. way to much brain leak at work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" />


92' Rodeo with a lot of DOR parts
Re: 2.8 headers [Re: MattGold] #366063 12/21/03 01:53 PM
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Believe it or not, there's a gent that makes a conversion kit to mount the 2.8/3.4 into an MGB. The shorty headers from the kit might be made to work. Just a thought....

http://www.classicconversionseng.com/

Greg

Re: 2.8 headers [Re: Greg55_99] #366064 12/22/03 05:31 PM
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I sent that company an E-mail. I hope they reply. I think shorty headers and the 1.6 rockers would work great.

Re: 2.8 headers #366065 12/23/03 11:49 AM
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Greg55_99 Offline
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There are also a couple of other sources for these type of headers:

http://www.bmcautos.com/

http://www.killerbv6.com/homepage.html

The set from KillerbV6 is pretty pricey though at $895!

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Hope this helps out.

Greg

Re: 2.8 headers [Re: Greg55_99] #366066 12/23/03 06:35 PM
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paulevans76 Offline
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man those ones from classicconversionseng.com dont look like they'd flow for crap. the 900 dollar ones do tho.


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