Gears, Grease & Horsepower

Ep 10: History of Edelbrock

36 min · 7. mar. 2026
episode Ep 10: History of Edelbrock cover

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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2544115/fan_mail/new] Many people are familiar with the Edelbrock logo but many do not know the history of Vic Edelbrock. In this episode of Gears, Grease & Horsepower we’re talking about the history of Edelbrock.

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