What is a fair price for a complete/functional tri power setup. Intake, carbs, lines, fuel bowl, etc.?

Not looking to sell one but possibly purchase. It is on a running/driving car.

Just a ballpark will be fine.

Thanks in advance.

Warren..

 

Certainly wouldn't sell mine for $2500. don't know what it would take, a lot more! There were only 2999 or 3001 made (BRO442), some say as little as 2199, I don't know but not many. You have to have a want and a use and then I'm guessing it's quite valuable, but it's always what the maket will pay and how long your willing to wait.

 

Olds Fan has a point. Remember though that you can buy an original 4 barrle intake on the cheap (in good condition). Plus, it wouldn't cost more than $600 or so for an aftermarket intake and aftermarket carburetor (although not a 3x2 intake) from Summit or Jegs. Just some things to consider.

 

A TriPower is Pontiac, a TriCarb is Olds. I presume you mean Olds? Not a big deal, but since this is an Olds forum, Olds-speak would be appropriate.

 

The spirit of Norm lives on.

 

Well the first Oldsmobile 1957-58 tri-power was termed 'Triple Power Pack' commonly shortened to tri-power then and since, so it actually is found in the less then worthy pre-1964 Cutlass Oldsmobile vernacular.

You will find a 1966 3X2 manifold and carbs for ±$2500 with diligent looking and ready fast cash, I did. It will be a miracle if any is found today in unrestored condition with intact carbs, linkage, fuel lines and filter/clamp assy for that money, but they are lately more available then ever in varying condition and completeness thanks primarily to ebay. Air cleaner? good luck.

Reference: Bulletin 9C-510 7/1/57, 4/62. Part number 571397 3X2 kit drawings 1-8.

 

Thanks Coldwar, I didn't think semantics were quite so important on a site for gear heads. I'll have to get that Olds speak thesaurus to stay cool.

 

If Norm were still around you would really be offended and would have blasted you. I think calling the Olds "tri-power" was one of the things that was the most upsetting to him and there were many things upsetting to him. I think most of us grew up calling them tri-power whether they were on an Olds. Pontiac or Chevy.

 

To you it is semantics, to others, like me, it is keeping Oldsmobile history and heritage alive. If you chose to not use Olds terminology that's fine. But others come to this site to learn, and deserve to know that there is a difference. This is the "Classic" Olds forum and not just for gearheads.
And though unlikely, since this site allows non-olds content, the poster could have meant a Pontiac unit. Thus a function reason not to use tripower term. It is not a matter of being cool.

 

Tonight's topic will be on posi vs limited slip.

 

Its called anti-spin. Get it right.

 

Tomorrow's subject will be what does 442 really stand for other than the prefix for most phone numbers in Wylie, Texas.

 

Hello everyone, I have a tripple power pack for the 57-58 olds. This is an intake, carbs and linkage. If anyone is interested just let me know. Thanks

 

lol!!!!

 

At least we aren't calling it a 6-Pack!