Edelbrock Information
The mere mention of the name "Vic Edelbrock" brings to mind for most car enthusiasts the vision of a man obsessed with speed, who built a company that came to dominate the automotive aftermarket.
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The Beginning
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Vic Edelbrock immigrated to California from Kansas in 1931 to try to make a life for himself during the Great Depression.
The Shop
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Edelbrock opened his Wilshire Boulevard repair shop in 1934, and soon relocated to Los Angeles to expand his services.
The Manifold
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Vic got his start in the automotive aftermarket when he manufactured an intake manifold for his personal 1932 Ford project car. This was the basis for his very first offering, the Slingshot aluminum intake.
The First Dyno
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In 1948, Edelbrock purchased one of the first engine dynamometers ever produced, which allowed him to experiment with components designs to find out which one made the most power.
The Dry Lakes
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Edelbrock really made his name on the top speed racing of the Bonneville salt flats, where competitors were eager to buy parts from the guy who just beat them.
Products
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Today, Edelbrock still produces award-winning intake manifolds, but he also produces everything from carburetors to superchargers to complete, pre-tuned "crate" engines making up to 750 horsepower. The company currently has 691 employees and does over $121 Million in business annually.
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