As far as I know, there's no advantage in running a 6x2 of any manufacture on the street other than it looks totally bitchin! I actually would pick up an Edelbrock 6x2 is the price were right as I have a set of v/c's to match that as well, but am really after a Weiand. I already have a big port Weiand intake (3x2) but I'm really wanting a 6x2...the long-term goal is a radical y-block in an hoodless "A" roadster or '32 5-window.
No brand-specific advantage that I'm aware of...More info than you wanted, but there you go
NoShortcuts (11/21/2011)
Hi, Todd.
I attempted to send you an email (in addition to my Forum posting) on this eBay listing via the Forum when it was first listed, but was unsuccessful. -System reply was that your Forum listed email address was no longer valid.
I understand your refusal to spend the 'buy it now price' on the Weiand manifold even though it is N.O.S. It seemed excessive, and would sour the securing-of-same for me, too.
My understanding is that the Weiand manifold was NOT sold either of the times it has been listed on eBay. An Offenhauser 6x2 that went last week was in the $400+ range. An Edelbrock 6x2 3 bolt carb. unit was also listed on eBay last week, seemed to be withdrawn for a period of time, but now shows as not sold (at least on eBay). It had only an eBay 'buy it now price' of (?) $550.
The Weiand, Edelbrock, and Offenhauser 6x2 units appear to all be 'significant' castings and very similar in design/ construction.
I recall that you secured a set of Weiand valve covers. Are you just trying to stay brand congruent on your build, or is there something different about the Weiand 6x2 unit?
Regards,
Todd in Central California...about half way between Fresno and Sacramento
1956 Thunderbird - 1960 F-100 - 1961 Starliner - 1961 Imperial