Edelbrock 2650 Install Question

manniej · 03-09-2022, 01:00 PM

When the intake manifold is removed, there is a large black foam insulator, underneath it, that gets removed. Does this need to be reinstalled when the supercharger goes back on?

There is nothing in the instructions that tell you to put this back on, so when I bolted up the supercharger, I didn't even think about it. Then, I saw it laying in the pile of parts I pulled off and kinda think it needs to go back on. Normally, I would just take off the supercharger and put it back, but those 8 little bolts took me a good 2-3 hours to install because there just isn't any room to get a wrench on them. So, I'm trying to understand if I need to spend the 4-6 hours to pull them back off and put them back in.

*radz28* · 03-09-2022, 02:30 PM

I bet it doesn't go back on, but would say that I doubt it would even fit because of how large the blower case has to be to fit the big rotors.

cjperformance · 03-09-2022, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by manniej

When the intake manifold is removed, there is a large black foam insulator, underneath it, that gets removed. Does this need to be reinstalled when the supercharger goes back on?

There is nothing in the instructions that tell you to put this back on, so when I bolted up the supercharger, I didn't even think about it. Then, I saw it laying in the pile of parts I pulled off and kinda think it needs to go back on. Normally, I would just take off the supercharger and put it back, but those 8 little bolts took me a good 2-3 hours to install because there just isn't any room to get a wrench on them. So, I'm trying to understand if I need to spend the 4-6 hours to pull them back off and put them back in.

I think that's just to dampen the sound. I dont know that it solves any other purpose. Was thinking about removing mine the next time I have it apart. Would like to know more if it's just for sound, or serves some other purpose, like keeping those hp fuel lines warm or something.

ZO6Ted · 03-09-2022, 08:24 PM

I did not reinstall mine with the 2.9. 55k mi. since. It's for sound like said above iirc.

EDFHOBBIES · 03-11-2022, 05:18 PM

Usually trim to fit it goes over it on the 2300 install but the 2650 is vague hell I didn't even get directions. If it was me ditch it and coat the bottom of the blower with a thermal blanket or radiant heat barrier material like FI advertises.

laynlo15 · 03-11-2022, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by EDFHOBBIES

Usually trim to fit it goes over it on the 2300 install but the 2650 is vague hell I didn't even get directions. If it was me ditch it and coat the bottom of the blower with a thermal blanket or radiant heat barrier material like FI advertises.

Agreed, Maggie's don't use them and I would think the Ebrock wouldn't either. Go for it

03-09-2022, 01:00 PM	#1
manniej Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: IL Posts: 22	Edelbrock 2650 Install Question When the intake manifold is removed, there is a large black foam insulator, underneath it, that gets removed. Does this need to be reinstalled when the supercharger goes back on? There is nothing in the instructions that tell you to put this back on, so when I bolted up the supercharger, I didn't even think about it. Then, I saw it laying in the pile of parts I pulled off and kinda think it needs to go back on. Normally, I would just take off the supercharger and put it back, but those 8 little bolts took me a good 2-3 hours to install because there just isn't any room to get a wrench on them. So, I'm trying to understand if I need to spend the 4-6 hours to pull them back off and put them back in.

03-09-2022, 02:30 PM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,192 View My Garage	I bet it doesn't go back on, but would say that I doubt it would even fit because of how large the blower case has to be to fit the big rotors. __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

03-09-2022, 08:24 PM	#4
ZO6Ted Old badass Drives: 14GMC 2.9 16GMC Turbos 2020Silv.6.2 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Arlington Tx Posts: 239	I did not reinstall mine with the 2.9. 55k mi. since. It's for sound like said above iirc. __________________ I've had 7 Camaro's. All gone...for now. Current build in progress 2016 GMC4x4 RCSB twin hair dryers ~1k whp fbe port inj 1/8 mi & stealth street terror

03-11-2022, 05:18 PM	#5
EDFHOBBIES Dyno Show Queen LOL Drives: 16 SS & 17 ZL1 Both Yellow Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 4,345 View My Garage	Usually trim to fit it goes over it on the 2300 install but the 2650 is vague hell I didn't even get directions. If it was me ditch it and coat the bottom of the blower with a thermal blanket or radiant heat barrier material like FI advertises. __________________ Kong Ported 2650, Crawford Racing Port Injection, Weapon X 112mm Adapter, NW112mm TB, Livernois Ported LT4 Heads, Lingenfelter GT32 stealth cam, Haltech Elite, and Carbon by Trufiber

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