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#56921 02/23/2006 3:34 AM | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 90 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 90 | I am probably opening up a can of worms with this question, but here goes...
I have the opportunity to buy two different setups. Which would you recommend or should I just skip both. They would be going on my 1954 3600.
#1 - Offy intake for 216 or 235 chevy engine, new never used includes 2 carter-weber carburetors new never used, also includes linkage. From Stovebolt Engine Co. Everything is new, unused. $300.
#2 - Used Offey intake in great condition. It has no cracks, breaks, or repairs, and all of the threads are clean. The 3 Holley II two barrel carburetors are from 1979-80 Ford Pinto and are brand new and also include new cast aluminum carb base adapters. $450
Also, is it difficult to convert from a manual to auto choke?
Thanks for your input!
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#56922 02/23/2006 3:55 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | I'd choose #1. Unless you're cranking out well over 200 hp the duals will be a far better match. Also, you won't have to cut the firewall so the 3rd carb will fit.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#56923 02/23/2006 10:42 AM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 | If the Holley 2 barrels are the ones I think they are,they'd be a bag o' snakes to make run on a six.
I like 3 carbs w/progressive linkage better than 2 carbs,but in this case the 2 carb gets the nod.
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#56924 02/23/2006 2:26 PM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 | Due to the design, Carter-Weber (the old Carter BBS) carbs are extremely difficult to modify. Also, if you should use these, make sure you have TWO throttle return springs on the unit, and check them daily.
Jon.
Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | |
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