Here's my hang up. I have a basically stock I6 w/ efi manifolds. I was going to run a 2v (holley rebuilt 64-5346, other #'s are 1598 and 816581) that looks to be in great condition on the stock intake so I can get the truck running for firewood season (and until I could afford the cam/Offy DP/4v carb next year). I just so happened to stumble across a "like new" Offy DP last week for $50.
Now I'm not sure if I should 1)stick w/ original plan or 2)bolt up the Offy and look for an adapter that will set the 2v carb over the primary holes and block the secondaries on the intake (I seen a couple different adapters that look as though they might work like I think they should) while looking on e-bay.

But when it's all said and done--I DON'T HAVE A CLUE AS TO WHAT TO DO!!

but just for the record, I think that using the Offy w/ adapter that works as I explained would be the way to go.

 

Get the DP and find a used Holley or Edelbrock 4bbl on craigslist. I see used Edelbrock carbs for ~$100 all the time. I doubt you'll find an adapter that would let you use a 2bbl on a DP. You'll have to fab a throttle cable bracket anyway, might as well get a 4bbl and be done with it.

 

What BVA said X2.

 

Agreed. But, if you're set on a 2bbl, I would steer clear of the DP and keep looking for a C. The DP and 2bbls just don't mix.

 

Thanks for the advise. I already picked up the DP and I figured the 4v route would be the logical thing if money wasn't tight, but I also was hoping to get a shiny NEW 4v to finish off my first project with when the money was available. I need the truck running above anything so I can haul firewood. I was just hoping that the idea of "placing the the 2v over the primary holes of the DP and blocking the secondary holes, thus getting better throttle response than if using the stock log with a 2 to 1 carb adapter" (local street/strip shop advice) would get me up, running and hauling wood with what I have already. So if the DP wouldn't do well set up like that then using the 2-1 adapter and the stock log for now will get me going the cheapest.

 

If I were you I'd sell the DP and pick up a C-series.

Doing what you described with the DP intake will require a custom adapter to mount the 2V over the primaries. A store bought 4V to 2V adapter won't center the carb over the ports. And you'll end up with an intake that flows less then the stock log. So you would basically be killing any mid range to top end power with it. If you are dead set on using the DP like you described you need to flip the carb around and mount it over the secondaries. But You would be miles a head just selling the DP and picking up a C-series intake.

Otherwise just run a 2V to 1V adapter on the stock intake. I did this on a 85 Bronco I had years ago. It ran good, better then stock but not as good as an aftermarket intake.