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Technical 97's on a Weiand Blower

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by jmkporsche, Aug 7, 2019.

  1. jmkporsche
    Joined: Jan 6, 2019
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    jmkporsche

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    Got a Weiand blower with a Holley that I am building but I really want to run dual or triple 97's on it. Anyone running something like this on the street and would you recommend 2 or 3 carbs?

    I know, I know... I am opening myself up for the "more is always better" comments, but I am just looking for input on the pros and cons on this particular setup.

    Thanks,
    Jim
     
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  2. swifty
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    My son has 4-71 bower on his flathead, I think it's 255 cubes and he is running 2 97's with no problems.
    But get rid of those stupid pulleys and run a proper blower belt or some vee belts.
     
  3. Get it running with the Holley first - easier to tune than multiple carbs.
     
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  4. jmkporsche
    Joined: Jan 6, 2019
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    jmkporsche

    That is definitely step one, but I run 3 97’s with a progressive linkage on the current ‘47 motor. I am just not sure about 3 carbs with this setup.


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  5. jmkporsche
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    jmkporsche

    Yeah, I will probably look into a proper blower belt after I get it rebuilt and set in the car. I am not to sure about the clearance. I can’t complain about the current blower setup too much since my father just gave it to me.

    Thanks,
    Jim


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  6. Bandit Billy
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    97's on a Weiand blower? Meh.
    Serpentine belt on a flatty? Mercy!
    Couple of 97's on a SCoT flatty? Magnificent!
    Triple 97's on a 471 blown flatty? Mine!
     
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  7. Show him Billy so he can drool.
     
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  8. Bandit Billy
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    Complete with Alliance tag on the firewall for authenticity.
     
  9. jmkporsche
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    jmkporsche

    Very nice! Something like that might be a few builds away for me :)


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  10. Bandit Billy
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    It was for me too and thanks!
    Put some v belts on the front (no toothed blower belt unless that manifold has blow off valves in it and I don't think they do), maybe lose that yellow name tag on the blower or stick a HAMB tag over it. Find an adapter and mount a couple of 97's up there. Keep the 4 Bbl on the shelf for emergencies. You got a challenge there but a little creativity and elbow grease may yield a cool looking hot rod engine. Nice Merc timing cover BTW.
     
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    from Upstate,NY

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    jmkporsche

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    Pete picks his jaw up off the floor....again.
     
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    Oh, 'Bandit Billy'... He's against the law!!! Love that '33...
     
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  16. Been running Joe's setup for 19 years the belt is fine.................ya don't need to change it. ICT 2008 Autorama 07.jpg
     
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  17. Bandit Billy
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    If Carl says it, it's good enough for me! Objection over ruled. Case closed. Nothing to see, move along.
     
  18. jmkporsche
    Joined: Jan 6, 2019
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    jmkporsche

    Thanks Carl. I just got Joe's book and it says the belt is good up to about 6lbs of boost. That is about perfect for the build I am working on. I definitely plan on getting it running with the current setup before I start changing things up.
     
  19. yea I started out with 2 97's on top, but am way happier with the 500 cfm edelbrock, really perked up the ol truck.......not much into being "correct" more interested in something that I don't have to fuck with all the time.... and besides now that I built the FED I don't race the truck anymore, I just use it to tow the FED
     
  20. Dad gum Billy,

    That ride is beautiful!
    I could see a little in your avatar,,,but it is gorgeous.
    Super nice engine combo,,,,I love a nice engine!

    Tommy
     
  21. 37_Ford
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    from Illinois

    286 CI. Started with two Stromberg 97’s but it runs better with two 2 Stromberg 48’s. Runs great with over 30,000 miles. Planning on trying a triple setup with a Stromberg 48 in the middle with two Stromberg-Scott throttle bony injectors.

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  22. jmkporsche
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    jmkporsche

    Very nice looking set up! I was considering triple 97’s with a progressive linkage similar to what I have on my 59ab motor (although that one is actually an 81 in the middle with two 97’s). I just really like the look of the triples, but was not sure if it would work well with this set up.


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  23. 37_Ford
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    37_Ford
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    from Illinois

    The hardest part of the fuel system was getting the idle and off-idle setup to get the fuel curve correct. Three carbs with progressive linkage will make getting the fuel curve a little more difficult. Due to the twist of the supercharger rotors the front two cylinders run slightly leaner than the rear.
     

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