Edelbrock 2101 intake

[Jarhead79]

I got a hold of this intake for $50 from a coworker, it had clear powder coating on it that had turned brown and looked to be melted or been super hot enough to turn it dark brown. Anyhow I fixed that and am wanting to use it but I have a few questions about what carb to intake gasket I need and if I need an adapter plate etc. Also I am wanting to use new intake bolts and want to use the Alan headed bolts or the ones that have the 10/12 pt head on them. Anyone do something similar? Any other things I might need like different kick down cable mount, and such?

 

[Jarhead79]

Ttt

 

[SkinnyG]

I'm pretty sure I have the same intake on mine.

I ~think~ it can fit both a spreadbore AND a squarebore carb, so if you want to run either Q-jet or Holley, you can.

I just used factory Q-jet gaskets, no adapter. Been running 3 years now, no problem.

 

[74 Shortbed]

Yep, it takes both types got one on my truck with a square bore carb.. You can use any bolts you want just make sure they're not too long so they don't bottom out before the intake is tight.

 

[SkinnyG]

+1

Yeah, I got my intake for free, because I had to TIG closed and re-drill and tap two holes from bolts that were too long.

 

[Jarhead79]

Anyone have a part number for a base gasket? I'm sure I could find one when I take the carb off but I'd rather get the stuff before I tear it all apart

 

[74 Shortbed]

I made an 1/8" plate for mine didn't think just a gasket would work but I guess it does??, just ask for Q-Jet base gasket, you won't find a number on the gasket.

 

[Fastereddie]

X2 on the correct length intake bolts. There are a few positions where a too long bolt will hit a pushrod. I always use the "right stuff" brand sealer on the bolt threads to keep oil and coolant from wicking up the threads.

 

[Jarhead79]

New question about the choke tube plate on this 2101 edelbrock intake. Do I have to drill out a hole in the dimpled part, or get a choke tube for this intake, or do I just cut a tube up to fit?
Also trying to get new bolts for the water neck thermostat housing, what size are they etc?

 

[Fastereddie]

I'm not sure about the choke plate as I have always had electric choke. I know the thermostat housing bolts are 3/8"x16 and the length should be around 1" to 1-1/4" depends if you have any brackets to go through.

 

[SkinnyG]

I used my factory hot air choke bits on mine. How is your choke activated?

 

[Jarhead79]

Mine has the hot choke with the metaltube, but my intake has a hole it fits into. This new intake has the plate I posted a pic of but no hole just that dimple, wondering if it had to be drilled out, I know I can use an elctric choke but I don't want to mess with it!

 

[HotRodPC]

I got a hold of this intake for $50 from a coworker, it had clear powder coating on it that had turned brown and looked to be melted or been super hot enough to turn it dark brown. Anyhow I fixed that and am wanting to use it but I have a few questions about what carb to intake gasket I need and if I need an adapter plate etc. Also I am wanting to use new intake bolts and want to use the Alan headed bolts or the ones that have the 10/12 pt head on them. Anyone do something similar? Any other things I might need like different kick down cable mount, and such?

I like the 12pt socket head idea better than the allen head bolt idea myself.

I'm assuming you're asking about gasket and adapter for using a Qjet? For that intake, I do believe it's turn key. Use your same gasket, no adpater, and your detent cable if a Th350 or TV cable if 700r4 should all be the same too.

 

[SkinnyG]

I thought the plate on the intake was just a blanking plate. The factory hot air tube fit right in its place.

 

[MikeB]

An Edlebrock carb will fit OK with just a gasket, but I would use a phenolic spacer like this to keep the fuel cooler. This one is 5/16" thick, but you can go taller.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/edl-9266

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If you use a Holley, the secondary portion of the carb may not seal well. Use this to fix that problem. It's a plated metal shim with two gaskets.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wnd-9006

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I like stainless ARP 12-point bolts. Very easy to get a wrench on, and they look good forever. I used some on a tailgate in 1993 and they still look like new.