dual carb setup for 53 flatty
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dual carb setup for 53 flatty
Anyone know what type of carbs were used for the dual setup that was so popular throughout the flathead generation? I found the offie intake manifold, but want to find the carbs before I go ahead with the purchase. I was told that they used stromberg model 98's , but have not yet confirmed that with any reputable source. Thanks again
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The traditional carb was the Stromberg 97's. But they are hard to find now. They weren't used for a real long time as the stock carbs on the flatties. You can use a Holley/Ford 94. They are easier to find and I've heard they actually flow a little more than the Stromberg's do. I see a lot of the '94's on eBay at some good prices.
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46 truck-flathead 8, 4spd
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57 Ford FL 500-4 dr-312/AT
70 Mustang fastback-351W/FMX
72 Olds Vista Cruiser-350/AT
88 Bronco II, 500,000+ mi.
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thanks for the info. I am going to Carlisle in April and wanted to get all the info so I know what I am looking at. By any chance do you know what I should look for when buying an intake for my flathead? I really like the standard dual setup that offenhauser offers where the generator does not have to be moved. I'll look on ebay for those carbs though. Thanks again
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Dual 94's work very well on a flatty but with 17 models you need to understand what is required to make them work together. Used prices are $10-20 + $18 for a rebuild kit. E-Bay is ridiculous.
A short dual intake is not much better than a single and some of them are too close spaced to use 94's. The wide spaced is nice and the offset genny brackets are readily available new or used. Its really a no hassle swap.
A short dual intake is not much better than a single and some of them are too close spaced to use 94's. The wide spaced is nice and the offset genny brackets are readily available new or used. Its really a no hassle swap.
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I have looked into the dual intake manifolds and I was interested in the fenton dual setup. The one I saw on Ebay was setup with 94's and looked spread out enough to work. Any thoughts? Thaks for the info though
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