(Ya know, for us pee-ons that can't get a factory made setup...!)
Thanks!!
Thanks Bill, I didn't think about the wiper motor clearance but that makes perfect sense..yeah my car was absolutely not a factory 6bbl! The tuning challenge actually appeals to me personally, I was more wondering how the Herb's (or didn't Mancini used to sell a complete setup?) stacks up against the factory stuff. Probably a little better if anything..You mean the full setup? Herb is good people and it will likely be as good as it gets. The carbs are Holley and the intake is edlebrock. Just curious, are you putting it on a factory 6 bbl car or do you just want the 6 pak? For my 2 cents, unless it was a factory 6 bbl car, I wouldn't do it. They are expensive and far more difficult to tune than a 4 barrel. Then if you have a 2 speed wiper motor, you have to install a 3 speed to clear the air cleaner......and I run a 6 pak but it was on the car when I got it.
Like I said, just my 2 cents
the carbs are for all intents and purposes, the same as the later originals, the intake is similar to the same. The air cleaner is generic (the factory had a few different ones depending on year and application) Anyhow if it's what you want go for it but yeah, that much cash will go a long way toward other stuff.Thanks Bill, I didn't think about the wiper motor clearance but that makes perfect sense..yeah my car was absolutely not a factory 6bbl! The tuning challenge actually appeals to me personally, I was more wondering how the Herb's (or didn't Mancini used to sell a complete setup?) stacks up against the factory stuff. Probably a little better if anything..
FYI, If you do go for it you will also need the 3 speed wiper switch and the motor crank arm is different too.Thanks Bill, I didn't think about the wiper motor clearance but that makes perfect sense..yeah my car was absolutely not a factory 6bbl! The tuning challenge actually appeals to me personally, I was more wondering how the Herb's (or didn't Mancini used to sell a complete setup?) stacks up against the factory stuff. Probably a little better if anything..
Oh heck yes!but yeah, that much cash will go a long way toward other stuff.
I agree to a point Bob, the end carbs do respond to demand but to properly tune a six pack, the outboards do contribute fuel at ldle and tuning the rear carb is near impossible on the car unless you have a pro max base plate (which I do have).Gentlemen,
As the owner of an original RS23V0A****** GTX, tuning a six barrel car is NOT difficult as the end carbs respond to demand. I also use an original Prestolite dual point distributor (recurved). As far as the carbs go, what is presently available, Holley makes repros of the origionals however, origional carbs can be found on the internet but can be very expensive and are sometimes mofified by self-proclaimed "experts" which are why they are for sale because they don't work correctly.
For my application, I've rejeted the end carbs using the after market removable jet plates in lieu of the standard drilled plates. Plus the jets are staggered depending on the spark plug color. Today's ethanol blended fuels make smooth trouble free operation difficult even using Holley's blue gaskets and pump diaphragm material.
Would it be worth while to convert to a 6 barrel.....it all depends on $$$$, but the feeling of the carbs opening and the sound of the engine and the look of amazement by your opponent or observers as you shift into warp 9, makes it ABSOLUTELY worthwhile.....in my opinion. BTW my GTX has the A34 super track pack with Dana 60 and 4.10 gears....which helps.
Bob Renton
If you get an aftermarket fiberglass base plate it can be notched for clearance easily. Ofcourse I wouldn't ever do that to a real one.Thanks Bill, I didn't think about the wiper motor clearance but that makes perfect sense..yeah my car was absolutely not a factory 6bbl! The tuning challenge actually appeals to me personally, I was more wondering how the Herb's (or didn't Mancini used to sell a complete setup?) stacks up against the factory stuff. Probably a little better if anything..
I concur.....most (all?) of the people that tinker with their csrbs and have pronlems with carbs, have no clue as to how a carb works.....usually the difficulties are related to listening to the next door neighbor's brother-in-law's cousin's best buddy's fundamental lack of real knowledge of how things work......anyway just my opinion of course.If the price does not scare you, than go for it.
I've run a lot of carbs and intakes over the years. Generally, my first choice is the 6 pack, and is my favorite.
Everybody's different. Apparently some think they are hard to set up and tune. But a lot of people have no trouble at all.
THIS!!!!the feeling of the carbs opening and the sound of the engine and the look of amazement by your opponent or observers as you shift into warp 9, makes it ABSOLUTELY worthwhile