I'm looking for a 4 in a row 2 bbl intake for a SBC - anybody ever make one? Don't want a side-by-side (like the Man-A-Fre), they must have the carbs oriented so one bbl from each carb feed the two intake ports opposite one another on each cylinder bank - make sense? Thanks, Steve
Don't think I've ever seen one... Have contemplated a dual 4bbl manifold with two, 4bbl to 2 - 2bbl adapters. Would probably have to run some 94s as opposed to running Roch 2 jets because of spacing, but not sure. Just contemplated it a little... -Troy
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~partsort Not 4 in a row- seen those for hemis a lot, but I agree not enough length on top of a mouse for one. Saw a Man-a-Fre at Long Beach a few years ago, they go for about three times what the offies get. UPDATE- sorry, link doesn't seem to cooperate, but its Vintage Speed's website.
This got me intrigued. I new I'd seen something close in an old mag. Found an article about Cragar's Octo-G***er manifold kit. Fits '51 - '53 Chryslers with 4 1-bbl Strombergs inline, on each side for Ram Tuning. Good luck finding one of these set ups.
Damn, Those CRAGAR setups are SWEEET!!!! Doesnt look like it would be to complex to cast if you already knew how to do that kinda stuff. Wouldnt see it being anymore difficult than those 4bbl-to-two 94 slingshot style setups. But what do i know
Used to own a set - bought it from Billy Belmont back in '93 when I was just starting to collect Hemi stuff - kinda just before it was easy to find! Steve
My buddy ****ster27 here on the HAMB just built this setup for his sbc. I will PM him and ask him to post some pictures, it looks great.
wow that single stack for chrysler set up is sweet. I think that could be fabricated, out of mild steel, or aluminum. with a little time and money. the linkages would drive ya nuts, not to mention tuning each carb to each intake port..wow what a job. bet it would be sweet tho! you would probably have the only one out there
Jim, sorry to burst your bubble but that is incorrect. I have one pictured right here on the HAMB. It can be done but there is only one way to do it. As a matter of fact, I am building as we spead, one for a fellow HAMBer now. **** Ok, Ok, I'm trying to get some up now. One's all I can load on here. If you want more, PM me for more.
Ok guys, I can only get one pic to go here. PM me with your e-mail addy and I will send you some more if you want. the ****ster
not hard to make really. take a 2x4 intake and get the 4bbl-2x2bbl adapters. I bet it would look even better if it had the cast aluminum risers instead of the welded steal ones. (risers I required to clear the distributor.)
Heard that Inglese used to make one for 4 in a row DCNF Webers for a sbc - called them but they claim it's not available (even thought the part number is on their online catalog - NG1693) guess the new owners don't quite have their stuff together over there yet... Think that one would work great - wonder how they address the distributor clearance issue? If anyone has one of these and wants to get rid of it let me know - retail is listed at $649.95 - I'd happily pay that... Steve
Really, risers are NOT required to make the dizzy clear. And when you get it together will you send me a picture?
Hello..****ster27 is right, not required to clear the dizzy..The risers are a help when doing the linkage.. ****ster it does look good, but others can do it.. Duane..
Hello Again..Here are some pic of linkage.. Two slingshot adaptors on a super 2x2 for a flathead is about the same.. Duane.
personally, I HATE 4 in a row setups. I much prefer the staggered setups. you'll never see me try to build one for anything. now I HAVE been looking for that smoking deal on an early vette injection manifold to make into a REALLY wild intake with sideways carbs
Inglese made or makes a 4x2 inline weber style set up that looks like an old Ferrari set up. The distributor is a special unit that is set at a say 45 or 30 deg angle to clear the rear carb. I think the water neck is also modified if I remember correct. Sweet looking deal. They were selling a used combo about a year ago for a somewhat reasonable amount. Would look killer with some short radiused stacks.
Thanks Duane,I appreciate the compliment, but, I never said nobody else can do it. I mearly stated it takes a hell of a lot more thought than "a 4x2 intake and 4 bbl to 2x2 adapters" to accomplish it. And by the way, those 2 units you posted are killer as well.
Well, I got one of the Inglese 4x2 setups - it is killer! I don't have the offset/angled distributor drive though - think I'll run a blower offset to clear the rear carb. Check it out: Steve
i thought about trying that. just to be weird. i was going to use one of the timing covers made for using a mechanical hilborne fuel pump that runs off the cam. after engineering it one paper, i decided it was too much work just to be different. plus, it looks m***ive on the front of the engine and the whole water pump problem ... i would LOVE to have one of those nicson 2x2's, that thing is gorgeous!
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