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Thoughts on 2x2 or 3x3 vintage looking SBFs?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by EchoOfGecko, Feb 7, 2011.

  1. EchoOfGecko
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    All,

    I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do for a power plant to replace the 223 in my Ford. I'm probably going to run a 351W or 302, but I'd really like to stay away from a 4bbl or Rochester carbs if I can and go for 3 bolt 3x2 or 2x2s for a more vintage look.

    Unfortunately, no one makes a 3 bolt carb 3x2 or 2x2 intake for these engines, so more than likely I'll try and use an adapter. So far, I'm thinking of 2 Stromberg 48s non-progressive on a Vintage Speed type 4bbl adapter.

    I'm not too concerned about making big power, so would two Stromberg 48s be enough for a stock 351W, maybe with a Thumpr cam? I think they probably flow more than a single 2bbl Rochester, so I'm guessing it would be fine and maybe get OK economy. I'd love to run 3, but I'm not sure if a 3x2 4bbl adapter would clear the distributor on a SBF, maybe I'm wrong?

    Anyone have any experience with these set-ups? Anyone have any photos? Suggestions?

    Thanks!
     
  2. LabRat
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    This setup is 63Compacts , New top on a injection manifold done here in Oz ...

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  3. LabRat
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    Another shot ...

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  4. I'm running a vintage speed 2x2 on my 302 and it runs okay. It is carb-limited though. One more carb would give better wide open throttle for those long enterance ramps to the freeway.

    I think the 3 card version is kind of goofy looking. I think there's an Ausi company making 3x2s for SBFs. I also just saw a chrome, 2x4 crossram with carbs at a swapmeet yesterday here in AZ for 900. I could probably dig the guy's number up.

    Sorry I don't have a better pic right now.
     

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  5. Falconred
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    You might try using a 3x2 intake made for holleys and three adaptors although these manifolds are usually expensive. You might also look at the new stuff from Barry Grant.

    http://www.holmanmoody.com/

    http://www.barrygrant.com/

    http://www.bluethunderauto.com/

    Hope these help.

    Speedway motors has a lot of adaptors and such they also have edelbrock 2x4 intakes for both 302 and 351w.
    http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stree...|2/7/2011 6:08:56 PM=edelbrock&first_answer=1

    I'm slow I guess, by the time I had posted the posts above were in. The Aussie stuff looks cool and would be different around the US. I wonder what else they have in OZ that we don't have here??
     
  6. strombergs97
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    from California

    Find a dual quad intake and make an adaptor for 3x2 or 4x2. Three inch aluminum plate and find a machinist.
    Duane..
     
  7. EchoOfGecko
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    This looks awesome, any more info on the manifold or top by chance?

     
  8. Jalopy Jim
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    here is my 3-2 set up
     

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  9. EchoOfGecko
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    Bump, any other cool SBF multi-carb set-ups?

    I think my best option at this point will be the 3x2 Rochester manifold with some adapters.
     
  10. Dreddybear
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    You arent really asking for opinions, but I say stay away from three bolt carbs for this. Trust me, I love 94's and kinda like 97's. But the small ford is a 60's motor and backdating the intake would be kinda weird. It would be cool to see a neat three carb with some newer 2 barrels or even a "period" dual quad thats really clean with some carters or something. Plus it'll get up and go soooo much better. I love the 4 94's on my Caddy but they're not exactly line launch material:)
     
  11. Dreddybear
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    Imagine Jalopy jims setup with the intake polished and the carb bases color matched to your car...pretty nifty..
     
  12. MERC 55
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    PONY carbs makes a nice 3 x 2 setup for 289 or 302 using autolite 2 bbls. You will need adapter flanges to use it on a 351.
     
  13. toxictom
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    mine..2x94 on 302...
     

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  14. EchoOfGecko
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    I'm cool with any opinions I can get! :) I'm wanting to do the 3-bolts just for looks, but I'm kindof a newb when it comes to carbs in general, let alone the minutia that surrounds all of the possible options, so I'm certainly open to any and every opinion I can get from the guys that have actually done it. :p

    My other thought is that I might just give up on the 3x2s for now, just do the engine swap and get it running and use it for a while with a 4bbl and then see about swapping to a multi-carb set-up down the road.
     
  15. EchoOfGecko
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    What kind of intake are you running? How to the two 94s perform on your 302? I assume you are running them in a non-progressive set-up?
     
  16. EchoOfGecko
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  17. ratfink44
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    from missouri

    can i please get more info on this?
     
  18. SimonSez
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  19. earlyfalc
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    Hi just wondering if you know where in oz? I'm also interested thanks james
     

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