brp vs edelbrock?

jsn829 · 02-02-2009, 02:30 PM

Installing a ls1 and 4l60e into a 1970 lemans sport. Whos product did you like better as far as fit? How about headers? I need to figure out witch way to go with this build and this is not a thread to rip on one or another, but I would like to here you comments. Thanks

pwrtrip75 · 02-02-2009, 02:34 PM

what the hell is a brp? And edelbrock what? they make tons of parts.

oange ss · 02-02-2009, 02:45 PM

http://www.brphotrods.com/

subtlez28 · 02-02-2009, 03:12 PM

The Edelbrock headers are very nice. If you have the cash their whole kit (mounts, headers, and exhaust) will smooth your conversion.

jsn829 · 02-02-2009, 04:27 PM

I have talked with both companys and I like the edelbrock setup, but I dont want to notch the frame (its already powercoated). I guess I could move the acc to make it fit. The brp sits alittle different so I dont think the headers would fit right. What do you think?

olblue51 · 02-02-2009, 06:34 PM

Edelbrock!!! And this is coming from someone who tried both kits. But it was in a 2nd gen Camaro so I can't really comment on the Lemans kits. All I know is the Edelbrock parts are very nice quality, fit excellent and were not way overpriced.

If you don't want to notch the crossmember just relocate the A/C up high. With the money you save on choosing Edelbrock you can buy a nice relocation bracket... and even after that it would probably still be the least exspensive of the two.

Mounting the engine higher and further forward to keep the A/C in the stock location just doesn't seem like a good idea to me... looks akward in the engine bay. Plus, it usually requires you to use the LH8 oil pan which hangs too far below the crossmember.

cacmanjr · 02-02-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jsn829

I have talked with both companys and I like the edelbrock setup, but I dont want to notch the frame (its already powercoated). I guess I could move the acc to make it fit. The brp sits alittle different so I dont think the headers would fit right. What do you think?

I have the BRP mounts and Edelbrock headers in my 66 Skylark. The engine sits a little high in the front, but everything fits except for the A/C compressor. I should pont out that my LS1 has the Corvette accessories. The Edelbrocks are stepped headers and I like that feature. I did not use the BRP crossmember as I have a 200 4R trans. Hope this helps.

kevin 67/6.0 · 02-02-2009, 07:43 PM

I had the BRP monts and crossmember. The engine dose set high hope you dont mind cuting out your tran tunnel. I sent it back and got a set of monts from summit for $60 thay work great you just have to relocate you alt to top. 67/6.0 chevelle

jsn829 · 02-02-2009, 08:35 PM

On an 70 a-body with the edelbrock retro kit, what oil pan do you like?

johnnynumber5 · 02-03-2009, 01:23 AM

kwikperformance makes the relocate bracket for the ac and its @ $200. one thing i like about the edelbrock kit from what reading i have done it keeps the motor in the same place.

mrtywalsh · 02-03-2009, 07:17 AM

Listen to everybody and don,t get brped.

6spdgto · 02-03-2009, 02:55 PM

so if you did go with the Edelbrock, which oil pan would you use?

jsn829 · 02-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Sounds like edelbrock is the one I will be using. What oil pan do you guys like?

mrtywalsh · 02-03-2009, 05:31 PM

The f body oil pan fits great and does not hang below the crossmember.

kevin 67/6.0 · 02-03-2009, 08:21 PM

I used a oil pan off a 2008 hummer works great. if you need a pic pm me.

johnnynumber5 · 02-03-2009, 08:57 PM

i dont think a stock f-body pan will work with the edelbrock conversion. i was look at getting the champ pan for mine.

johnnynumber5 · 02-03-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin 67/6.0

I used a oil pan off a 2008 hummer works great. if you need a pic pm me.

what mounts are you using on yours and how low does it hang down?

Project GatTagO · 02-03-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jsn829

On an 70 a-body with the edelbrock retro kit, what oil pan do you like?

Autokraft oil pan is what I used on my GTO. Check out my 1970 GTO build thread, link in my sig.

Andrew

kevin 67/6.0 · 02-03-2009, 10:57 PM

67/6.0 chevelle I got the monts from sumitt. the pan hangs down about 1.5 inchs below crossmember.I had to shem engine up about 3/8 to clear crossmember it was a little close. I like the fit alot better than BRP fit. I tried both ways.

the450r · 02-03-2009, 11:21 PM

i was going to get BRP because i can retain the factory F body accessories and im doing a T56 in an auto car so i gotta cut the floor anyway. and the rear crossmember comes with it so u dont have to do alot of work setting the pinion angle. just get adjustable rear arms to set the pinion angle. Im not lowering my car so i wont have an issue with the axle being higher than the trans.
from what ive read about the Adaptor plates. They require alot of fabricating and mount/spacer problems setting the engine in expecially on Pontiac frames.