So John - when are you going to do the tri-power design? Ted's testing seemed to show there were some good designs to base it on and go from there.... Judging by the prices of what you see advertised on the net, the Y-block tri-power has more sales value than some of the other outfits I've come across.

Which carbs do you base it on - the Mopar / Holley trips for the 340 TA 'Cuda? Could put an air cleaner on it like the 390 tri-power and Ford owners would love it.

 
 Steve Metzger       Tucson, Arizona

I suspect Edelbrock's thinking may be that the biggest market for Y-Block stuff is related to early T. Birds. And that area isn't likely to stimulate Tri Power sales. Most likely there would be underhood clearance problems anyway..

Paul

Hi Paul,



I agree with you. IF Edelbrock was thinking that only the early 'Bird owners were the likely market for a 3x2 maniflold, the company would not sell many. There are many T-'Bird owners who are strictly 'purists'.



The original Edelbrock 3x2 manifolds, like the 573, will work under the 'Bird hoods using Strombergs, Holley 94s, or Ford EBUs with no problem.



IF Edelbrock redesigned the 3x2, they would have to stick fairly close to their original manifold dimensions. Regarding the earlier suggestion that John Mummert consider changing his single 4 bbl. manifold to mount 3 twos... I doubt that the carbs would clear the 'Bird hood. Even with John's single quad, I'm going to use his 'low-rise' offering for carburetor hood clearance purposes on my 'Bird.



Regards,

NoShortcuts
a.k.a. Charlie Brown
near Syracuse, New York

That is a bummer, but Ted is spot on, sunk costs plus anticipated sales if negative is literally a loss proposition. I was running a cheap offy until I could get a new intake. Now I guess I gotta start looking harder for an old one.

On a side note I guess that made sense as I stuck with original 94s than Vic's as his just looked too new. Just gonna make me stay old school. Good thing the ford swap meet is in Columbus in 3 weeks.

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

Mike,

There are other classic two barrel carbs being produced. 97's are being produced with both English and Chinese versions available. If you pockets are deep and you are quick demon 98's are still available.

On the up side it makes the manifolds that are out there more valuable so your offy is still worth something.  I have a 553 that I should sell as I have found a reasonable 573 but I'm in Australia.

If the trend toward vintage speed items continues and second hand prices continue to rise. Companies will step in to cash in on it. the triple duece manifolds that I'm seeing on epay are asking (ASKING) $400-600 there should be a market for a new manifold somewhere in that.

Regards

Warren  

Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

Warren, i wouild be thiniking that is starting price but do they sell at that? but yes the prices are riseing but only the auction fever drives those prices up, i think the average guy only wants to pay up to 300.00? Time will tell.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

The way I see it is if John, the little guy, can produce a manifold for between 3 and 400, then Edelbrock, the big guy, should be able to as well. I'd actually expect Edelbrock to be able to do it for less since they have more resources and capabilities. Casting is a huge part of what they do.

But, since they aren't, there's no sense in what ifs so it's time to start looking for an old one. I was really looking forward to it. Glad to finally have a conclusion, though.


Lawrenceville, GA

Actuly the problem, beyond decent cores and good castings, is volume. Most of us cant afford to shell out for several hundred manifolds to get the price down to a workable level. Frank and John should be able to comment on this. Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Warren,

I had my honeymoon for 3 weeks in Australia, we loved every minute. I even convinced her to go to the wallabies all blacks test match (i am a former hooker for the Army team)maybe I could convince my wife for a return trip to pick up the manifold. Doubt they would let it go in the carryon

On the original 94s they are a pain to get finally tuned in and definitely do not like high fuel pressure, but once i did they are pretty straight forward and easy to adjust- I am just not a big fan of the repops.

Best,

Mike

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

Gents: John Mummert has stuck his neck out really far with his new Y-block parts..wanting him to stick it out further to do a Tri Power intake, just doesn't seem reasonable. There is a good used selection of Tri Power intakes available. And it seems that everyone interested here focuses on the Edelbrock 573, based on it's top H.P. rating, and #1 finish. However, when you study Ted's low end torque evaluation, there's room in some cases to reconsider. For instance in a heavy car or truck or a car with high gearing, & assuming that your not buying to primarily race it, the Edmonds DM 424-D came in first, and the 573 came in 5th. Also the Edmonds DM 425 has a bit more torque at the bottom, than the 573 & finished 2nd overall in both graphs..

Paul