Winter project

Velox · #1 (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 08:01 PM

I guess I missed the Holley I used to have before trying EFI... decided to try another Holley or two

more to follow...

Got the Bug · #2 (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 08:35 PM

Idle hands, a few bucks, and a serious winter...a dangerous combination.

Looks like a cool project!

CHRIS DAMSCH · #3 (**permalink**) 01-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Was there something wrong with the FI setup or are you just bored?

Velox · #4 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CHRIS DAMSCH

Was there something wrong with the FI setup or are you just bored?

A little of both

For several reasons was not real happy with mass-flo although it worked OK. I ended up thinking for as few miles as my weekend SPF gets driven that particular FI just wasn't worth it - too frequent run probs, check engine light, sensor glitches, and to some extent, just couldn't get past the look of it after awhile, all the wiring, computer etc, just not very Cobra-like

Saw a member's BBF picture here of a 2x4 Thunder Tiger setup and just knew that was what I wanted to do. I'm sure it will be all kinds of work and tweaking, but at this point IMHO, worth it

I'll put some more pics in my gallery as I go and try to update this for those interested.

Silverback51 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 06:01 AM

I love my dual 4's.

And I agree, FI on a Cobra just does not look right unless it looks like the Webers.

What carburators are you going to run?

Velox · #6 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverback51

I love my dual 4's.

What carburators are you going to run?

Silverback51 hey NICE setup

A pair of 600's like back-in-the-day

C3AF-9510-BJ and BK from Carls

Silverback51 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 01:25 PM

One thing you may want to consider is having the manifold powder coated. You can get a color that is real close to the cast color and then you won't end up with stains like mine has.

It's on my list of things to do this Winter if I get the time.

john chesnut · #8 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 03:39 PM

I had my intake manifold Ceramic Coated. This is the same process that is done on headers. It doesn't cost much and the coating makes it easy to clean and keep looking good. I realize that it may be the desired look for you. Just my 2 cents. John

Clois Harlan · #9 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 05:11 AM

I have been down this road before. I think I have tried all possible combinations of of carbs and induction. Looking back I think I liked my 2 X 4 set up best although I did have some problems with fuel pick up on some of the big tracks but that was eventually cured with the right fuel bowls. These are some of the fun things we can do with our old dinosour engines without having to use a laptop to set everything up. I haven't tried a 3 X 2 set up yet but that could still happen. I really like the look of 3 X 2 carbs under the hood.

Clois

Tony Aprile · #10 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 06:19 AM

Velox...I have my dual quad setup for 5 years now...love it. It runs as good as it looks. The manifold is a blue thunder and the carbs and linkage is from Carls. I left the manifold natural...if fuel leaks on the manifold..carb cleaner takes it right off...no stains.

Velox · #11 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 06:35 AM

Tony, your car is the reason I decided to go this route

I was looking through photos on CC awhile back, saw your 2x4 BB pics like you posted here and said "I gotta get me some of that..."

Tony Aprile · #12 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Velox

Tony, your car is the reason I decided to go this route
I was looking through photos on CC awhile back, saw your 2x4 BB pics like you posted here and said "I gotta get me some of that..."

V..Thanks for that compliment....as far as the dual quads go....you won't regret it !!

Velox · #13 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 05:16 PM

Well mostly remaining below 0 degrees so what better to do than wrench a few...

ERA Chas · #14 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 02:02 PM

You guys should really both try the open top K&N lids-even without a sealed hood pan. I saw a major improvement and think you will too.

Silverback51 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas

You guys should really both try the open top K&N lids-even without a sealed hood pan. I saw a major improvement and think you will too.

Got a picture?

Never mind. I looked in your gallery. Got a part number?

ERA Chas · #16 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 04:44 PM

No Silver but look on Summit's site for the 9" regular element and then find the 9" open lid to go. These WILL NOT fit the Stellings base if that's what you have. You'd need a pan like mine. My pan is custom made and I made slightly offset brackets for the carb studs which allows them to nest together.
IIRC, K/N makes only 8" elements (which do fit together on Stellings bases) (See Tony's pics) but only 9" lids.
Pic of center stud brackets:

Velox · #17 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ERA Chas

My pan is custom made and I made slightly offset brackets for the carb studs which allows them to nest together.

Very nice setup BUT it hides the STUN and KILL logos on your vacuum pots

Anyway I like the Stellings bling for now, plus haven't even got mine running yet. It's clear though that the open top K&Ns sh/have much better breathing for WOT

Blas · #18 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 05:12 PM

I'm sure you'll be grtting an email from Al Gore on your impending carbon footrprint increase #'s in the Spring....hahaha...Looks great...

ERA Chas · #19 (**permalink**) 01-25-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blas

I'm sure you'll be grtting an email from Al Gore on your impending carbon footrprint increase #'s in the Spring....hahaha...Looks great...

...But you can thank him for inventing the internet