Downdraft Carb Kit vs. Build your own?

[jaguar6165]

Which is the cheaper route? Is piecing one together any more difficult then buying lets say the webber kit? i dont want anything crazy but would like to switch to downdraft and a header.

 

[V4F]

if you have the bends , welder , go for it ! .............. steve

 

[BCCHOPIT]

Like this...

If you can do the work your self do it and have something that know one has.

 

[TK in LA]

Here are a couple of old school manifolds that turn up from time to time. Third and fourth pictures are a '41 Ford 6 cyl. one barrel. Probably more than enough for a semi-stock motor? It doesn't have to be expensive to be fun. Just something different!

 

[modelaonly.com]

Modelaonly.com best $$$

 

[charles=fla]

where can i buy the flange plate, that bolts to the block, never could find a source, thanks ..charles..)..

 

[Jim Parker Toronto]

Not sure if you can buy them, I had one made at a machine shop for cheap. Be sure to use at least 3/8" stock. (1/2"would be better) It's really just a case of drilling holes.........

 

[BCCHOPIT]

where can i buy the flange plate, that bolts to the block, never could find a source, thanks ..charles..)..

I am out of steel flanges but I have stainless steel in stock. I can make steel one in 2-3 weeks.
PM me if I can Help
Bill

 

[jaguar6165]

im not necessarily going to make my own intake manifold, although it is a cool idea. I was looking more into going the single downdraft route with a stromberg and possibly a header from reds. i figured that along with a brumfield 5.9 to 1 head would make great power for daily driving.

 

[Mike/Nebraska]

Does anyone now if you can use the old upside down maniforld trick and still run tube headers?

 

[BCCHOPIT]

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you have to make some 1/2 moon spacers