Edelbrock Head Problem?

86GT · 03-27-2003, 09:46 AM

I had my heads brought into the machine shop yesterday and my machinist took one look at them and said they suffer from "Edelbrock Syndrome" referring to the valve seats not seating the valves properly from the factory causing a leak. There was a couple of leaks. I've talked to a few guys from around here and out of 5, 3 had the same problem. When I talked to my local parts guy, he said that he's heard of it, and its not uncommon.

Anyone out there have this problem? I know the solution is just get a 3 angle valve job but I'd like to know if anyone else knew of this or have heard of something like it.

sn95gt19 · 03-27-2003, 11:37 AM

i had edelbrock performers...w/1.90's, i had the same problem. i ended up selling them to the head shop i had check them out for $500 and buying afr 205's, they are the way to go. best flow for the $$$$$$$$.

Technick · 03-27-2003, 10:40 PM

Anytime you buy mass produced cylinder heads you run the risk of them not being "right". NEVER trust anything out of the box. ALWAYS have it checked out by a reputable shop. It is always cheaper in the long run. Considering how cheap these heads are nowadays it is no wonder that there is a problem or two from time to time.

03-27-2003, 09:46 AM	#1
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	Edelbrock Head Problem? I had my heads brought into the machine shop yesterday and my machinist took one look at them and said they suffer from "Edelbrock Syndrome" referring to the valve seats not seating the valves properly from the factory causing a leak. There was a couple of leaks. I've talked to a few guys from around here and out of 5, 3 had the same problem. When I talked to my local parts guy, he said that he's heard of it, and its not uncommon. Anyone out there have this problem? I know the solution is just get a 3 angle valve job but I'd like to know if anyone else knew of this or have heard of something like it. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

03-27-2003, 11:37 AM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i had edelbrock performers...w/1.90's, i had the same problem. i ended up selling them to the head shop i had check them out for $500 and buying afr 205's, they are the way to go. best flow for the $$$$$$$$. __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

03-27-2003, 10:40 PM	#3
Technick Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 175	Anytime you buy mass produced cylinder heads you run the risk of them not being "right". NEVER trust anything out of the box. ALWAYS have it checked out by a reputable shop. It is always cheaper in the long run. Considering how cheap these heads are nowadays it is no wonder that there is a problem or two from time to time. __________________ No matter how much you spend, or how much you prepare, there is ALWAYS someone else faster or quicker than YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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