Let's all accept the fact that a 6x2 set-up isn't practical and get over it. I still would like to find one. And, for the record, I don't recall ever saying it was for street use

Might consider an Edelbrock FM 657 as well, but would prefer a Weiand. If you have a nice Weiand, I might trade my extra set of Edelbrock Y-Block valve covers for it...valve covers aren't for sale, outside of the right trade deal...

Please shoot me an email if you have one...

bigredtodd@hotmail.com

Todd

These intakes do have a real WOW factor, but I can tell you from experience, they really are not meant for street use and in my opinion, more trouble than they are worth. If your planning a race-only application, that's a different story.  I had an Edlebrock #657 with 6 Holly 94's. The only way I could get it to run at all was to use only the outer 4 carbs running straight, non progressive linkage and blocking off the middle two carbs. I also had to plumb-in a remote t-stat housing. I sold the entire set-up on ebay years ago and went with dual quads which I'm really happy with. Anyway, just my two cents worth. Hope you don't mind.

Rono

In other words, still looking for a Weiand 6x2 Drag Star

Guys, let him run what he likes, , theres an old saying i like; " Run what you brung!  and hope you brung enough?"

didn't really want to start a discussion on the application woes of a 6x2 manifold. Fact is, this manifold will join my Weiand v/c set, and end up on one of 2 things at this point. Either a rowdy Y-block in a 1960's-era wooden V-drive (that is currently housing the neglected 375hp 390" that was originally in my '61 Starliner) or in a hoodless roadster or coupe. Either way, the "WOW" factor is what I'm after.

I'm moved by everyone's concern...really, I am.

Oh, yeah...still looking for a 6x2 Weiand Drag star

Have you put out the word on the H.A.M.B., Lots of carbs look GOOD!

Flow ratings for carburetors are measured at pressure drop of 1.5 inches of mercury for 3 and 4 barrel units and 3.0 inches for 1 and 2 barrels.  So, to compare a 150 cfm Holley 94  to a 4 barrel, you have to multiply it by .707.  That equals about 106 cfm.  106 cfm times 6 equals 636 cfm.  You can see that the maximum flow is not that much as compared to a dual quad set up.  The dreaded throttle response is, IMO, usually attributable to poor tuning or initial set up.  I have seen several 6 x 2 and even 8 x 2 installations that run fairly well up to a point.   Ultimately they fall short on power because they just can't flow even as much as a couple of small 4 barrels.  

Yeah, sure did...

BTW, thanks for "getting it" Gary. Apparently I should have posted this on the general discussion board.

Guys, it's not that I don't appreciate the comments and informed opinions, but I really don't care about how tempermental a 6x2 is. I don't care about net performance output, and I know that probably a "B" manifold would run better and be more drivable. A fuel injected 5.0 would be also run better and be more drivable, as would an FE, or a 455 Olds, or a 500" Caddy...all of which are options in-hand. I don't care to be ordinary, or practical for the end result here.

I am looking for a 6x2 Drag star. PERIOD. Not looking for lectures.

Have you see these http://kustoms.com.au/osc/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=31. I'm not associated with the company nor have any info on them. I was just searching the net and remembered your post.

Cheers

Warren

Beautiful manifold, but kinda steep for the amount of work still required to make it ready to bolt-on...and I'd really rather match my Weiand valve covers

Your Weiand Drag Star is on Ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-NOS-Weiand-Ford-312-Y-block-6-X-2-intake-manifold-hot-rod-rat-rod-gasser-/140614503968?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item20bd470e20

Good Luck!

Rono

I like a balance between nice, and reasonably priced...learned my lesson on a NOS tailgate for my F-100, that will forever be a wall hanger now that repops are available for 1/2 the price

No brand-specific advantage that I'm aware of...More info than you wanted, but there you go

Charlie, I suspect most of them do not understand Big Red. I'll bet he'll drive it to work when he feels like it and go right past the local cop on the way!

To those who do get me, many thanks! The dyno reports that I use are the relative speed with which the neighborhood children run for their mommies when they here my cars rumble. I love that this set-up has created such a controversy. Short of a blower, nothing looks more awesome than 6x2's on an engine, unless there's room for 8x2's as in the case of MEL's and HEMI's.

On the HAMB, my signature states:

"Embracing the impractical to combat the mundane since 1977"

Enough said?

I was one of the crazies that bid the last ebay Drag Star up to an unreasonable price, and then one dropped in my lap...nice Y-Block Drag Star with a motley crew of carbs...I'm a happy camper.

On a side note, this came up a week after I wound up with a complete 6x2 for an early hemi (below)...I traded this to a fellow who really wanted a r/b MEL that I had. This takes up a lot less space