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Re-designed Edelbrock performer heads?

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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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Re-designed Edelbrock performer heads?

Has any one heard anything good about these redesigned heads. Any flow#s out there?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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I've been wondering the same thing.
Have they redesigned the Centerbolt Performer heads too?? Or did they get left since most people buy the regular versions?
I guess we'll have to keep watch in Chevy High Perf for another Flow To Go article.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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A far as I know they redesigned the centerbolt ones too.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 09:43 PM
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Redisigned in what fashion?...i/e for what purpose?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 10:12 PM
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Supposedly better ports for more flow. Not bigger ports, just reshaped ones.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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I believe they also updated the combustion chamber design as well.

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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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Thanks for the reminder. That's right the chambers are supposed to be shaped better and have the spark plugs relocated for more effecient combustion.
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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 06:26 AM
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Would be nice if some one had these flow tested against the older ones to see if there really is any improvement.
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