Unusual carburation on Flathead V8’s

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paul2748 said:
Probably should have used an adapter that had 4 holes in it, not the open one.
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I don't think there is an adaptor for a spread bore four barrel carb to a small base four barrel manifold. That setup looks like the air slams into a wall. I'm sure it would cause turbulence.


Sal
 
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Russ, or how about two Carter side drafts as used on a 188 Gray Marine....just say'n.
I think Interceptor Marine {Y-Block} used this set up too. m
 
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One of the best setups, ever.:):D


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So many problems on the above quad idear... Boggles the mind.

But I'm lovin' the thought of I-Talian Testa-Rossa bits on your Ford. Just not lovin' that price tag.
 
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The only good thing that came out of this whole thing is that when I was running the numbers on a couple of Quadrajets I had to get the proper kits, I found out one was from a 1979 390 HP 454 Corvette. I sold it on eBay for $400 (matching numbers Corvette guys). It was the best core I had; I was reduced to using a core from a very dirty '75 Oldsmobile; I don't know if it was my deficit in rebuilding it or just a bad core.

I am going to get back into this some day, but I think one of the posters above was right; the next time I dive into this I am going to make an adapter that hast four individual throttle bores instead of the open plenum I originally used.
 
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Pete said:
Are those Fish carbs? The Fish carb was a very good design that didn't catch on.
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Pete

I don’t think so. The first FWD Millers used that special 4x1 intakes. Later ones used a Hexagon Tool 2x2.

I forgot who made those 1 barrels for these cars.
 
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I'm using Edelbrocks new 500 CFM AVS2 4 barrel ,great throttle response and fuel economy.
Did need major tuning with AFR meter thought. Ugly and too modern , but under the hood of ´50 Conv and air cleaner I can live with it ....
 
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Photos of unusual set ups on the Ford V8 engines the first one was on a V8 Coupe being raced.
 

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I’ll try to figure out how to put pictures up. We have a Flathead we put a blower and Holley fuel injection on. Works great.
 
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I would say, probably so.

My guess is was originally a '32 manifold, made to look like a later 2 barrel ;)

Probably shorten, too. I think it would have been higher than the hood, to show them off!!
 
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