No 'polished' Edelbrock Intake Manifolds??

oldzy · March 1st, 2010, 08:39 PM

How come I never see or hear of anyone with the 'polished' version of either the Performer or Performer RPM intakes?

I figured they would be popular because they are perhaps easier to clean? And of course looking pretty and all.

70 cutlass s · March 1st, 2010, 09:01 PM

One the polished is more money and that money can be spent on something else for the car. Second some guys like to paint the aftermarket intake to match the engine to give it a original factory look and get the performance of the aftermarket intake.

Olds64 · March 2nd, 2010, 05:28 AM

I've seen the polished manifolds before. IMHO, I like the bare matte aluminum better. The polished manifolds remind me of the cars in Hot Rod magazine (all bling and $10,000 paint jobs).

Nilsson · March 2nd, 2010, 05:35 AM

I agree in having the aftermarket intake as incognito as possible. That is why mine is painted the engine color.

The Stickman · March 2nd, 2010, 10:41 PM

You could just do like I am and sand it down yourself. It really hasn't taken that much work yet. The tight little spots are harder to get to but I will use a dremel on them. I like the polished look. And you are right it wil be easier to clean. Dirt and grime likes to get caught in the sand cast finish.

Bluevista · March 3rd, 2010, 01:20 AM

It should be gold or blue.
At least make an attempt to stay with the stock look if you want to resto-mod.

I'm all stock, I don't even have a tattoo.

I do have a titanium plate reinforcement and a few synthetic discs but they're hidden.

The problem with polishing it is then you need chrome valve covers, chrome gooseneck, chrome air cleaner, chrome brackets, chrome hardware, chrome alternator, chrome windshield washer fluid, and on on and on.

Olds64 · March 3rd, 2010, 05:09 AM

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Dirt and grime likes to get caught in the sand cast finish.

True. I found that Simple Green works well for cleaning the matte aluminum intakes.

oldzy · March 3rd, 2010, 09:53 AM

Wouldn't a painted RPM intake look a little odd? I can see a regular 'Performer' intake on a 350 looking not too bad though, since they sit lower.

oldzy · March 3rd, 2010, 09:55 AM

On those old olds' (W30? W31?) where they came with a factory alum intake... were they painted or natural alum color?

The Stickman · March 3rd, 2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluevista

The problem with polishing it is then you need chrome valve covers, chrome gooseneck, chrome air cleaner, chrome brackets, chrome hardware, chrome alternator, chrome windshield washer fluid, and on on and on.

Uh not I don't

March 1st, 2010, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldzy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 1,357	No 'polished' Edelbrock Intake Manifolds?? How come I never see or hear of anyone with the 'polished' version of either the Performer or Performer RPM intakes? I figured they would be popular because they are perhaps easier to clean? And of course looking pretty and all. __________________ 1972 Cutlass Supreme (frame-off resto in progress) Last edited by oldzy; October 22nd, 2011 at 09:11 PM.

March 1st, 2010, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
70 cutlass s Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: KY Posts: 1,491	One the polished is more money and that money can be spent on something else for the car. Second some guys like to paint the aftermarket intake to match the engine to give it a original factory look and get the performance of the aftermarket intake. __________________ Andy

March 2nd, 2010, 05:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 6,511	I've seen the polished manifolds before. IMHO, I like the bare matte aluminum better. The polished manifolds remind me of the cars in Hot Rod magazine (all bling and $10,000 paint jobs). __________________ 1971 Oldsmobile 98 2011 Ford Flex

March 2nd, 2010, 05:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nilsson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 680	I agree in having the aftermarket intake as incognito as possible. That is why mine is painted the engine color. __________________ _If it doesn't have a clutch, you don't have much.__________________________________________ http://motorhead43026.tripod.com/two...vorite_things/ 68 442, original engine and 4-speed transmission (Nasty) 69 Cougar 33,000 original miles (Nice) 2003 Honda Accord boring,anemic,dependable (Ho Hum) "No matter how fast I go, I still can't pass that gas station."

March 2nd, 2010, 10:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Stickman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley Pa Posts: 610	You could just do like I am and sand it down yourself. It really hasn't taken that much work yet. The tight little spots are harder to get to but I will use a dremel on them. I like the polished look. And you are right it wil be easier to clean. Dirt and grime likes to get caught in the sand cast finish. __________________ 1979 Olds Cutlass Cruiser ChopTop delivery 1984 Olds Rocket 88 Custom(BattleCruiser)Cruiser 1988 Chevy R30 ramp truck w/454 TBI 1992 Audi wagon 1996 Subaru wagon

March 3rd, 2010, 01:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bluevista Registered Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 4,384	It should be gold or blue. At least make an attempt to stay with the stock look if you want to resto-mod. I'm all stock, I don't even have a tattoo. I do have a titanium plate reinforcement and a few synthetic discs but they're hidden. The problem with polishing it is then you need chrome valve covers, chrome gooseneck, chrome air cleaner, chrome brackets, chrome hardware, chrome alternator, chrome windshield washer fluid, and on on and on.

March 3rd, 2010, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
oldzy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 1,357	Wouldn't a painted RPM intake look a little odd? I can see a regular 'Performer' intake on a 350 looking not too bad though, since they sit lower. __________________ 1972 Cutlass Supreme (frame-off resto in progress)

March 3rd, 2010, 09:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
oldzy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hamilton, ON Posts: 1,357	On those old olds' (W30? W31?) where they came with a factory alum intake... were they painted or natural alum color? __________________ 1972 Cutlass Supreme (frame-off resto in progress)

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