6x2 pack for 394 olds
July 17th, 2018, 10:24 PM
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6x2 pack for 394 olds
Hello guys!!!
Well playing around with my 394, and I am liking the idea of a 6x2 pack intake for her. Not looking to purchase one right tomorrow but in the near future.
So just putting a bug in your ear, I will be looking for 1and a cross over water outlet.
Send me a PM
Thanks boys!!!!
Well playing around with my 394, and I am liking the idea of a 6x2 pack intake for her. Not looking to purchase one right tomorrow but in the near future.
So just putting a bug in your ear, I will be looking for 1and a cross over water outlet.
Send me a PM
Thanks boys!!!!
July 18th, 2018, 06:27 AM
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6X2's would be a nightmare. Back in the day that stuff was usually for looks only. Best performance with least trouble, single 4 barrel. 394's were a strong engine that was very capable of high horsepower. Stone, Woods, Cook and Tony Nancy ran blown "394's". I remember reading a Tony Nancy interview, he loved that generation of Olds engines but he had to "step up" his game to run with the Mopar's. He tried the "new" 425 Olds but he said the blocks were to "soft." Jmo about the 4 barrel comments.
July 18th, 2018, 06:32 AM
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If it is the J-2, here is one near me on craig's list. Can't tell you much about it. It is not to far away from me if you need someone to look at it for you. A little over an hour.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/...624682634.html
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https://delaware.craigslist.org/pts/...624682634.html
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July 18th, 2018, 09:15 AM
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6X2's would be a nightmare. Back in the day that stuff was usually for looks only. Best performance with least trouble, single 4 barrel. 394's were a strong engine that was very capable of high horsepower. Stone, Woods, Cook and Tony Nancy ran blown "394's". I remember reading a Tony Nancy interview, he loved that generation of Olds engines but he had to "step up" his game to run with the Mopar's. He tried the "new" 425 Olds but he said the blocks were to "soft." Jmo about the 4 barrel comments.
July 18th, 2018, 09:20 AM
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July 18th, 2018, 12:52 PM
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I believe 57-58 371 is a different block and heads than the 59-64 Olds 371/394 block and heads. Notice the valve cover bolts (2 in the valve cover), 59-64 are around the edge of the edge of the valve covers you have. The 57-58 J-2 uses smaller 2 barrels.
I think the newer 371/394 requires an aftermarket 3 X 2's or other carb setups. Maybe someone more familiar with those years can shed more light.
H.A.M.B had a rather long thread on the earlier Olds engines.
Tony at Ross Racing Engines, www.rossracingengines.com (330) 544-4466 should know.
I think the newer 371/394 requires an aftermarket 3 X 2's or other carb setups. Maybe someone more familiar with those years can shed more light.
H.A.M.B had a rather long thread on the earlier Olds engines.
Tony at Ross Racing Engines, www.rossracingengines.com (330) 544-4466 should know.
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July 18th, 2018, 01:15 PM
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H.A.M.B. thread was VERY long. I want try to find it again and print it out, printing on both sides of the paper. It covers 1949 to 1964 engines. I'd like to figure out how to save it as a .pdf on my computer.
Good luck.
I had 3 X 2's on an aftermarket intake manifold (probably an Offy) (with big 2 barrels) for a 394 I built many, many years ago.
Good luck.
I had 3 X 2's on an aftermarket intake manifold (probably an Offy) (with big 2 barrels) for a 394 I built many, many years ago.
July 18th, 2018, 01:49 PM
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H.A.M.B. thread was VERY long. I want try to find it again and print it out, printing on both sides of the paper. It covers 1949 to 1964 engines. I'd like to figure out how to save it as a .pdf on my computer.
Good luck.
I had 3 X 2's on an aftermarket intake manifold (probably an Offy) (with big 2 barrels) for a 394 I built many, many years ago.
Good luck.
I had 3 X 2's on an aftermarket intake manifold (probably an Offy) (with big 2 barrels) for a 394 I built many, many years ago.
July 18th, 2018, 02:13 PM
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I have a 57 Chevy that I have had a very long time and am finally going to start on later this year. I have a basic engine put together for it and thought three 2's would be cool on it. Speedway has a complete setup for about $1,300 that uses their repro Stromberg 97's. Then I read the Stromberg only makes about 150 CFM which would be 450 cfm wide open. The 650 CFM Holley I have would do a lot better than that. For and old school car nothing looks better than three 2's. I realize Rochester 2 barrels would probably do a lot better.
July 18th, 2018, 03:17 PM
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This is the look I am looking for
https://www.google.ca/search?q=394+o...wrXvGyEUYQxstM
https://www.google.ca/search?q=394+o...wrXvGyEUYQxstM
July 18th, 2018, 09:14 PM
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So, you are thinking SIX carbs ? That "6 pack" terminology keeps me confused. Chrysler marketing called their 3 X 2 option "6 pack".
SIX carbs could be a nightmare to synchronize, after you get the throttle linkage synchronized.
THREE of the big Rochester 2 barrels on an old Offy manifold (if you can find one) would be a good choice. An air cleaner solution would be much easier. Economy from running on the center 2 barrel, POWER when you open the end carbs.
SIX carbs could be a nightmare to synchronize, after you get the throttle linkage synchronized.
THREE of the big Rochester 2 barrels on an old Offy manifold (if you can find one) would be a good choice. An air cleaner solution would be much easier. Economy from running on the center 2 barrel, POWER when you open the end carbs.
July 18th, 2018, 10:48 PM
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So, you are thinking SIX carbs ? That "6 pack" terminology keeps me confused. Chrysler marketing called their 3 X 2 option "6 pack".
SIX carbs could be a nightmare to synchronize, after you get the throttle linkage synchronized.
THREE of the big Rochester 2 barrels on an old Offy manifold (if you can find one) would be a good choice. An air cleaner solution would be much easier. Economy from running on the center 2 barrel, POWER when you open the end carbs.
SIX carbs could be a nightmare to synchronize, after you get the throttle linkage synchronized.
THREE of the big Rochester 2 barrels on an old Offy manifold (if you can find one) would be a good choice. An air cleaner solution would be much easier. Economy from running on the center 2 barrel, POWER when you open the end carbs.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=394+o...rXvGyEUYQxstM:
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July 18th, 2018, 10:55 PM
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Six carb setups LOOK cool.
HOWEVER , as mentioned , tuning them can be a nightmare .
Most of the time , they are set up where all six carbs open at once .
This is great when drag racing because you just push the pedal wide open and hold it there .
For street driving , not so great .
BTW six 150 CFM carbs equal 900 CFM ,
'57 and '58 J-2 manifolds will not fit on '59 thru '64 engines .
Unless your name is McGuyver .
HOWEVER , as mentioned , tuning them can be a nightmare .
Most of the time , they are set up where all six carbs open at once .
This is great when drag racing because you just push the pedal wide open and hold it there .
For street driving , not so great .
BTW six 150 CFM carbs equal 900 CFM ,
'57 and '58 J-2 manifolds will not fit on '59 thru '64 engines .
Unless your name is McGuyver .
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July 18th, 2018, 11:54 PM
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Six carb setups LOOK cool.
HOWEVER , as mentioned , tuning them can be a nightmare .
Most of the time , they are set up where all six carbs open at once .
This is great when drag racing because you just push the pedal wide open and hold it there .
For street driving , not so great .
BTW six 150 CFM carbs equal 900 CFM ,
'57 and '58 J-2 manifolds will not fit on '59 thru '64 engines .
Unless your name is McGuyver .
HOWEVER , as mentioned , tuning them can be a nightmare .
Most of the time , they are set up where all six carbs open at once .
This is great when drag racing because you just push the pedal wide open and hold it there .
For street driving , not so great .
BTW six 150 CFM carbs equal 900 CFM ,
'57 and '58 J-2 manifolds will not fit on '59 thru '64 engines .
Unless your name is McGuyver .
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Certainly it is your car to do with as you please. For me there is no way in the world I would try and do a 6x2 setup. As Charlie mentioned they were mostly used for drag racing and all open at one time. Linkage is going to be a nightmare. You can probably build a decent engine for what the setup will cost. If you find any Stromberg 97's that are likely going to be worn out since they are so old. Speedway Motors sells a reproduction that looks like the 97 and is much improved but you are buying 6 of them. I gave up on the 3x2 setup when I found out how little they flow. They look really cool but I don't want to sacrifice that much performance. Then, this is just me. Good luck on your engine.
July 19th, 2018, 02:00 PM
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oh forsure, would need to go that route. Just like this
https://www.google.ca/search?q=progr...tPyZEsgMDRuoM:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=progr...tPyZEsgMDRuoM:
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July 19th, 2018, 02:11 PM
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Don't forget there are two different 371's...The first being the 57-58 version (including the J-2). The later being the 59-60 version which is the same as the 394 only with a smaller bore. Intakes will not interchange between the two.
I agree with everyone about the six-carb setup...while being very impressive to look at, I've never seen one that was worth a damn on the street. Sure hard to beat a single 4-Barrel or a well tuned 3x2 setup....my two cents
I agree with everyone about the six-carb setup...while being very impressive to look at, I've never seen one that was worth a damn on the street. Sure hard to beat a single 4-Barrel or a well tuned 3x2 setup....my two cents
July 19th, 2018, 03:31 PM
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You only have to spend $2,694 for carbs .
And then you have to find a manifold . 
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