1978 Oldsmobile Omega

So I have been looking at the different intakes and I want to buy used because I am going to paint it anyway, the range of RPMs is what I am looking for and I have no problem cleaning up the runners and such. My research shows that this is the lower profile version so has a better chance of working with an HEI, and I like the vintage look... what should I be paying? He won't split up the Edelbrock valve covers and intake so I have to buy Both, I have no use for the covers. He said his bottom is $150 but I am shooting for $100-$120 for both.. Anyone use one of these or know the value of each in Canada?

Oldsguy

Either price seems average to me. I remember buying a plain vanilla O4B about six or seven years ago for $125. You could probably re-sell the covers for at least $50 especially if you clean them up and make them spiffy. Good luck.

Boldsmobile

If he wont split up, I will give you $50 for the valve covers. PM me.

holiday88

I saw these on kijiji as well but I'm closer to T.O. I was only interested in the valve covers though. The price isn't that bad if you're close to the seller.

olds 307 and 403

I can't see the covers very well, assuming they say Edelbrock and aluminum ribbed, I payed $75 plus shipping for them. The intakes go for $100+ no problem. That intake has clearance issues with HEI, runners and distributor will need ground.

1978 Oldsmobile Omega

You are right about the valve covers, and I apologize if I don't understand the obvious but do you mean for them to clear I will need to shave each of them?

jag1886

I don't know if that old intake will clear an HEI. I think I have read somewhere that it doesn't.

1978 Oldsmobile Omega

From my research the O4B will not BUT the OL4B will in some cases, some say the L on the one is for the lower height. So possibly if it is close I can do a bit of shaving, or maybe it will just work. I guess I will have to take a chance... Or maybe not do HEI

olds 307 and 403

I have never tried one, one guy shaved some off both to work. My Mallory would clear with tons of room, pretty sure others like MSD would be similar.

1978 Oldsmobile Omega

I think I'm going to research to see what I can find about heights for the best fits, what about the stock distributor gear, I have heard I will need a different one for going to hydraulic roller cam, is it true or just a belief? I have seen some not change it.