Edelbrock rails problem

[chance575]

In process of installing my victor jr intake with edelbrock fuel rails. Edelbrock says the rails have been tapped for 3/8 pipe thread. I bought some aeromotive fittings and they go in 2 threads. They then get tight. I started one in and would I back it out. Continued until the four time it stripped out the threads on the fittings. Anyone delt with this problem?

[N.W.I Goat]

we didnt have problems with ours but i dont think we used aeromotive fittings. we just had an issue with the injectors fitting in tight which was a quick fix...

[SMOKINV8]

Man, that sucks... any chance you got the wrong aeromotive fitting?

[s/c'd cav]

no problems with mine either , granted i got everything used , but i used the fittings from my speed inc rails in the edelbrock rails

[nysaigto]

where do you get the adapter to fit tb and how is the intake as far performance wise

[s/c'd cav]

my tb is bolted straigt up to the intake no adapter , but im also using a edelbrock 4 barrel tb

[chance575]

check out intakeelbows dot com for a elbow to connect the intake to the tb, very nice piece. Edelbrock makes a few but after searching on ls1tech, i learned they are restrictive. I read someone picked up 50 rwhp by changing the elbow.

I checked the boxes and they say 3/8 pipe to -6 an, so they should be the right ones. They are nickel plated so maybe that is the issue. I ordered some russel fittings that are not nickel plated and I'm gonna run a tap through them.

[Dennis]

I ordered some russel fittings that are not nickel plated and I'm gonna run a tap through them.

DO NOT run a tap through the rail. I dont know if any of the internal threads were damaged by the Aeromotive fitting, but I recommend you try the Russell fitting first. If you have any problems running our parts, feel free to contact me at dkim at edelbrock dot com.

[Beach Goat]

I have absolutely nothing of automotive value to contribute, but HAWT DAMN!!!! who is the chick in your avatar, and where can I find her nearest window to stand creepily outside of?

[N.W.I Goat]

you can use and elbow with the stocker or go with a 4150 flange style tb(carb style)

i used the russels so you should be fine as long as the threads arent damaged to much

[chance575]

well got the new rails and russell fittings, they go in a bit farther, I guess i will just put them together and hope for the best

[s/c'd cav]

the nut section of the fitting doesnt bottom out on the line as they are tappered threads , here is a side shot of mine . as you can see there is some threads still showing

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