I now own both an Edelbrock 573 TriPower intake manifold and an Edelbrock 257 dual quad intake manifold. I wish to install one or the other on the 292 in my 1955 Tbird with O/D. I am at a crossroads and need to decide which option is better for me. What I want is a good looking multi carb setup that is trouble free, drivable and impressive looking. A nostalgia look is somewhat important. Here are the options I am considering.
Option #1 - 257 Manifold with two Edelbrock Performer Series Carburetors 500 CFM with Manual Choke, adapters, linkage and flat top air cleaners.
Cost - $850.00
Option #2 - 573 Manifold with one new Holley 94 Primary and two new Holley 94 Secondary carbs (Vintage Speed), linkage and Bug Screen air cleaners
Cost - $985.00
There is a third option, but I decided the linkage would be too complex and may cause problems. That option is to use two Holley 1848 4Vs mounted sideways. I currently own one, so the cost would be comparable to the other two options.
The costs shown do not include fuel lines or a fuel log. Gas mileage is not an issue. Both costs are nearly the same. Which option do you like better?
