I am very unhappy with the Edelbrock TES. When i get my new motor, I'm going to get Hooker #2050 for my SS. It has the right flange for the cat, but has 1 5/8" tubes instead of the 1.5" tubes of the TES. Also, the collector on the TES is 2.25" while the 2050 is 2.5". Last, I will get them Jet-Hot coated, because rust makes them look bad QUICK ! I paid like $379 for the TES through summit, and the #2050 bought through JetHot with coating is $565. Also, the TES do not have good plug access, especially for how small the tubes are. It is impossible to remove the #1 or #8 plug w/ them in place. Also, for install it is easier to remove the intermediate steering shaft. Lastly, the backmost bolt hole on the passenger side may NOT BE FACTORY TAPPED ! Also, make sure your wires are away from your headers and use insulators and zip ties. I fried two wires the first week! Let me tell you, it doesn't help power. In addition, make sure that all gasket surfaces are clean, and try to soak bolts a day in advance. I ended up snapping a bolt in the head, a major pain! Make sure your EFE valve is clean and functioning before re-installing. Now is also a good time to change your oxygen sensor and catalytic converter.
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