I guess I should be the first to admit that I have been miss-informed about Edlebrock's Foundry operations being solely US in nature. Wikipedia has shown me that from this post. Yet I still have an issue with this solely US made mind set that constantly permeates on this and other Forum sites. It just ain't ever going to be the way it used to be. The Global Economy saw to that. Let us not forget that for those of us that are of the Boomer Generation, we grew up mocking the "Made in Japan" products that were being sold in this Country. Now look at where we are with that country's products. TV's, Cars, Electronics, etc, are all a part of our every day purchases. Even this Computer is of Japanese origin. So my point is this...If 440 Source can produce a similar product, with same specs basically as the Edlebrock offerings, and for less than what the Edlebrock's cost, and the castings are done overseas, bringing the machining process back to the US, what is the major "Bitch" about? If I can get a similar item, with a great guarantee, at a fraction of the cost, am I better off ponying up for the more expensive pieces or saving a buck or two where I can? I submit that after it is all said and done, that the 440 Source products will perform and do just fine. 440 Source couldn't be in business if they were, "DUMPING" inferior quality products in the US market. It just wouldn't happen and they would eventually collapse and fail as a business. I went with them because I am on a fixed income...Retired ya know and I bet none here take that into consideration when defending the larger price tag...and because they firmly believe in their products as a very reliable alternative that are out there. I run an Edlebrock Performer Intake Manifold as well on my 383. I have used Carterbrock carbs...I am even considering dumping my Holley 3310C/750 cfm carb because of the simplicity that the Edlebrock offerings have in "bolt and go" applications. Where I differ though when it comes to Edlebrock as a whole, is that they are not a MOPAR type producer of products. Vic along with his dad and now his daughter, has always been in bed with the GM crowd and if you look closely, their crate offers are not MOPAR crates but GM and some Ford. Edlebrock does indeed manufacture an excellent product. If one can produce a quality product for some what less and still achieve the results of customer satisfaction, for a fraction of the cost...You tell me which is better. Pay more or pay less and still achieve the same results? It is a quandary to say the least.
Finally on a short note, a "RANT"......The CA bashers and haters continue to spout their sheer profundity about this State when I dare say they have a very limited mind set and opinion of it. They couldn't be more wrong. Is this a perfect State? No!! Is it a great place to live? Yes for the weather and No for the political BS!!! I am a Midwest transplant. You can have that part of the Country. This State has everything that any of the 49 other States would drool over. Best climate, best views, and really some of the best people anywhere I have ever met. If the "SHTF" I can be in the high Country in a fraction of the time that you Flat Lander's can and I am still able to procure what I need to fight and survive. So don't let the door hit you in the *** as you bail out for what you believe are greener pastures. I'll take these pastures over yours any day...Rant Off