Down Draft Intake

[Dave in MN]

I've run both manifolds.
Throttle response with the Ansen/Scalded Dog wasn't acceptable to me. The Snyders design just ran better.
While manifold heat definitely helps maintain fuel vaporization, not having it never was a problem for me. Being in Ohio, late fall generally just required a little longer warmup, plus a 180 thermostat.
To qualify, my engine(s) are 8:1, Stipe touring cam, tube header, electronic dizzy, Stromberg 97. Currently run twin 97's.
Spent a LOT of time working out the ignition timing. I believe compression and ignition are the key components to making these engines run good.
Ken

Thank you Ken.
Good Day!

 

[Synchro909]

Funny this should come up now. Just yesterday, I was looking at someone else's car and he had put a heating box on the manifold that came with his Weber carb. He says he went down a jet size and the economy is just great - runs well too.

 

[CarlG]

Here's my Stromberg 97 with the Snyder intake manifold. Don't think the lack of direct contact with the exhaust manifold to create heat has been a problem at all -- even here in Alaska where it doesn't get all that hot, even in the summertime.

 

[Tod]

Here's my Stromberg 97 with the Snyder intake manifold. Don't think the lack of direct contact with the exhaust manifold to create heat has been a problem at all -- even here in Alaska where it doesn't get all that hot, even in the summertime.

The newest version of that intake looks even better.

Tod

 

[Dave in MN]

The newest version of that intake looks even better.

Tod

Tod,
Do you have a photo of the newest version you could post?

Thanks!
Good Day!

 

[denniskliesen]

Why Stromberg 97? Is it better than the Weber that Snyder's sell? Where can the Stromberg be bought from a reliable source at a reasonable price?

 

[Tod]

Tod,
Do you have a photo of the newest version you could post?

Thanks!
Good Day!

Here is the first one. The next ones are better. I have 1 or 2 that had very minor issues so I did not let Snyder's have them. They need a home. PM me if you are interested in a reduced price on one.

Tod

 

[Brian LI]

Been using the Scalded Dog for a few years now with a Stromberg 81. Basically very streetable performance with no issues.

We also have another car with the Ansen intake as well. That's on a mildly modified B engine also with an 91 carb. As far as jets we went with adjustable jets and once they got dialed in we basically have left them alone.

 

[kenparker]

I have a Scalded Dog with a Stromberg 81 on an engine in an engine stand. Not installed in coupe yet. Cant get the 81 to run. Runs about 5 seconds and quits. 5 seconds and quits. starts immediately runs another 5 seconds and quits. Any suggestions? Engine runs great with Zenits carburetor.

 

[MikeK]

I have a Scalded Dog with a Stromberg 81 on an engine in an engine stand. Not installed in coupe yet. Cant get the 81 to run. Runs about 5 seconds and quits. 5 seconds and quits. starts immediately runs another 5 seconds and quits. Any suggestions? Engine runs great with Zenits carburetor.

You need to talk to the ultimate Stromberg guru- Uncle Max.
He is a Fordbarn member and posts on the EV8 Forum.
Here is his profile: LINK

Uncle max also has a website.
Strombergs are his full time business. LINK

I had him completely restore a matched pair of 81's for me a few years ago and they were absolute perfection.

 

[kenparker]

thanks Mikek. I am following up on the link and a phone call in the morning.

 

[California Travieso]

Here is the first one. The next ones are better. I have 1 or 2 that had very minor issues so I did not let Snyder's have them. They need a home. PM me if you are interested in a reduced price on one.

Tod

Tod,

Are you going to make an intake for two carbs?

David Serrano

 

[30 Tudor]

Here's my Stromberg 97 with the Snyder intake manifold. Don't think the lack of direct contact with the exhaust manifold to create heat has been a problem at all -- even here in Alaska where it doesn't get all that hot, even in the summertime.

What is the extra block above the water outlet? thermostat?Heater outlet?
Is that an oil pressure cut off for the fuel?

Nice Ride!

 

[CarlG]

What is the extra block above the water outlet? thermostat?Heater outlet? ...

It's a thermostat housing with outlets for a heater and a temp gauge. It's made by Vintage Precision, see picture below.

... Is that an oil pressure cut off for the fuel? ...

I think what you are referring to is a fuel pressure gauge and regulator.

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[Tod]

Tod,

Are you going to make an intake for two carbs?

David Serrano

Snyder already sells one. As it turns out I designed and CNC cut the tooling for a shop that made it for Dan Price. Now Snyder owns the tooling and I machine them. The only real problem is the shrink factor of the tooling is off (I tried to advise otherwise) and the castings are about .06 off center to center. So far, that hasn't hurt anyone's performance. I would have made it differently but it is what it is now. If I thought I could sell a few hundred I would make my own. But, that is not likely.

Tod

 

[California Travieso]

Snyder already sells one. As it turns out I designed and CNC cut the tooling for a shop that made it for Dan Price. No Snyder owns the tooling and I machine them. The only real problem is the shrink factor of the tooling is off (I tried to advise otherwise) and the castings are about .06 off center to center. So far, that hasn't hurt anyone's performance. I would have made it differently but it is what it is now. If I thought I could sell a few hundred I would make my own. But, that is not likely.

Tod

Thanks Tod.

David Serrano