Flathead carburator spacers
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I have thought of that, and I did come across some aluminum ones on some flathead site for 40.00 a piece. I just thought this would be a pretty popular item on a Flathead, at least with the speed guys.
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Just curious, what do you need a spacer like this for? I don't know anything about hot rodding a flattie.
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[QUOTE=4tl8ford]How high's the water Momma?
http://www.macsspeed.com/stromberg.html[/QUOTE]
That's what I am looking for and that is about as good a price as you will find for something like that. Was about to place an order when I saw New Zealand. Can only imagine how much it would cost to ship here
http://www.macsspeed.com/stromberg.html[/QUOTE]
That's what I am looking for and that is about as good a price as you will find for something like that. Was about to place an order when I saw New Zealand. Can only imagine how much it would cost to ship here
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A Bone Stock Flathead doing bone stock flathead stuff does just fine with stock components. I might install a phenolic spacer just to ease MY mind.
When you start playing with a flatmotor and are trying to squeeze the 5HP increments out of it then better breathing is a must.
Most of the Hi-Rise - Long Runner ideas came from the Lake Beds of SoCal, NV and Utah.
When you start playing with a flatmotor and are trying to squeeze the 5HP increments out of it then better breathing is a must.
Most of the Hi-Rise - Long Runner ideas came from the Lake Beds of SoCal, NV and Utah.
If you use it, SUPPORT IT
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Ebay has them the cheapest I've seen...here's a link...
Ebay Riser Block
Never used one, just saw them there tonight, when I was perusing...
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Ebay Riser Block
Never used one, just saw them there tonight, when I was perusing...
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You have to balance the "plenum" effect vs. the added length of relatively small passages a spacer adds. The extra passage length increases friction so it is actually a restriction at higher RPM's. It MIGHT be noticeable at low RPM's, but I really doubt it. A manifold with a larger plenum down close to the block is a different effect with lower flow losses. Like 4TL8 says, porting for better breathing is the better approach, and a lot more work.
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Originally Posted by rcav8or
Ebay has them the cheapest I've seen...here's a link...
Ebay Riser Block
Never used one, just saw them there tonight, when I was perusing...
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Ebay Riser Block
Never used one, just saw them there tonight, when I was perusing...
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