Edelbrock 8028 Water Neck Adapter for Big-Block Chevy

The Edelbrock 8028 Water Neck Adapter is an essential component for proper cooling system installation on 1986 and later big-block Chevrolet engines equipped with Edelbrock performance intake manifolds. This precision-engineered adapter provides the correct thermostat housing positioning and coolant routing when upgrading to Edelbrock #2161 or #3761 intake manifolds.

Key Features:

• Application-specific design for 1986+ big-block Chevy engines
• Required adapter for Edelbrock #2161 and #3761 intake manifolds
• Ensures proper thermostat housing alignment and coolant flow
• Quality cast aluminum construction for durability and heat dissipation
• Direct replacement fitment eliminates cooling system modifications

This adapter is necessary because later model big-block Chevrolet engines have different water neck configurations than earlier versions. When installing an Edelbrock performance intake manifold on these engines, the 8028 adapter bridges the gap between the manifold design and the factory cooling system components, ensuring leak-free operation and proper thermostat function.