I am about to order the try power for my 32 project. I went through all the good, bad ugly posts here about who and who not to buy from and was just about to start the PM's and get it ordered when I saw the Edelbrock 94's on their C-357-B manifold. Now I am wondering if that is the way to go instead of Rochester 2GC's. The car will have a 283 if that makes any difference and the build style of the car is 60'sish. Does anyone have any thoughts on the new 94's?
Cruzr runs tri-power on his 283. He used an Edlebrock manifold, with 3 97"s{the new English ones} . His car runs smooth and idles perfect.
The 2Gs are '60s carbs but I was still running '97s into the early '70s. Granted I was a cheap bastard but there were plenty of cars around still running them. So I guess for asthetics it doesn't really matter. The @G would be a more cutting edge car and the '97s would be the more common for looks. As for the new copies I think that you will be ahead of the game to start with new carbs. But it is your money.
Have a word with Dick York, top man and knows his stuff. Got my Tri Power from him a couple of months back. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=614598 http://www.dickshotrodcarbs.com/home.html
94's and 97's are expensive. I am running three Stromberg WW's from a '57 Buick on my Cadillac mill. They were also found on Studes and maybe Oldsmobiles. May be too much for your 283 at 275 cfm each, I don't know. They like similar low fuel pressure as the 94's and 97's, between 2 1/2-3 psi. I think they're a nice alternative to Rochesters or the more expensive Strombergs. ***EDITED TO ADD*** Dickster is the MAN by the way! You will not be disappointed with any of his setups!!!
The 32 sedan I just bought came with a Z3X2 intake and holley carb setup. Not too traditional looking but I like it and it works really well. Check em out here. http://64.130.14.3/manifolds.htm The one I have came from Summit but it doesn't look like they are carrying them now. The carb guy on this site says he can still provide them.
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=SUM-CSUM 1903&dds=1 $2.5K. That is twice the going rate for something more traditional.
just recently dropped a new edelbrock with the new GC's on a 283 in a 50 chevy. couldnt ask for better drivability or response when you nail it.
Yeah, I saw those, just never liked the look as much as the 2GC. Okay, my mind is set. Rochesters. Now all I have to do is decide between Edelbrock and Offy. I'll PM Dick tomorrow. Thanks everyone.
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