1 fast z Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 So as some of you know, Z cars are not the only cars I play with. Here is a picture of my Straight eight powered hot rod. Runs 12's in the 1/4 mile NA, at 3600 LBS. 357 CI, 3/16" over bore, 11-1 compression, etc. So After years of looking I finally found one of maybe ten ever made HOWARD 6 carb intake manifold. I rebuilt 6, 97 carbs and installed it on the buick. Runs pretty darn good too, and the AFR's are spot on, well as good as you can expect for carbs built in the early thirtys. Dont mind the flaky headers and dirty engine! Hey somethings gotta keep me busy while Im waiting on my clutch for the TT car right? I guess I could fix the bent valves in the other stroker motor though, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Filmjay Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Wow. A straight-8. Don't see those....ever. Great find on the intake though. I've been looking for an old Offy 4x2 for my upcoming "retro" setup, but couldn't ever find one. The closest thing I could find to what I wanted comes from Carbs Unlimited. But it sits a little too high for my liking, plus for what they're wanting for the manifold and Webers, I could just about have a fully custom IDF style EFI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thats pretty cool. I get to see straight 8's every day... none are modded though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Too Cool!!! Any better carburetor porn? I sure would like to meet the guy who first thought "Lets put SIX single-throat carbs, breathing through FOUR ports, on our Eight cylinder motor!" After all, it takes a little crazy to make good people. I noticed that motor had a non-crossflow head on it. I BET you could take a couple of RB heads, cut one in half right down the middle......................... ..but seriously, any chance of a video so we could hear that beast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc052685 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 not carbs but pretty cool either way. Can anyone guess where its from??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 mechanical fuel injection manifold, looks like maybe SBC, I would hazard a guess at what brand but I cant think of the name of the company right now. I have one of those manifolds sitting in a box in the back of my 75 right now; BRAAP has expressed interest in it. Unfair advantage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thats pretty cool. I get to see straight 8's every day... none are modded though! no one wants to hear about your gay pr0n escapades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 not carbs but pretty cool either way. Can anyone guess where its from??? transformers. the bracket on the front clued me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 transformers. the bracket on the front clued me in. I love how the chick in the movie calls it a high rise double pumper or something (totaly wrong) like that in the movie, lol I have it but I dont feel like getting it out and FFing to the scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 That I8 reminds me of the Duesenberg's, very cool look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naviathan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I love how the chick in the movie calls it a high rise double pumper or something (totaly wrong) like that in the movie, lol I have it but I dont feel like getting it out and FFing to the scene. My wife and I watched the movie in the theater and when she said that every guy in there started groaning and complaining. The guy in front of us said, "She was looking soooo hot until she screwed that one up..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 One carb is too many..... But sweet car and sweet setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 fast z Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Actually they are two barrell carbs. About 1050CFM worth of carberation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filmjay Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 More carb porn. That's the Weber setup I mentioned earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 So how many carbs is too many? 1 Cool engine and I really like that you didn't put a SBC in it. I'm betting you and Tony have also talked about a LSR run with the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted November 19, 2008 Administrators Share Posted November 19, 2008 ...Here is a picture of my Straight eight powered hot rod. Runs 12's in the 1/4 mile NA, at 3600 LBS. 357 CI, 3/16" over bore, 11-1 compression, etc. As always Bryan, INCREDIBLE! I hope someday to see your projects in person. Always stunning and very cool. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted November 19, 2008 Administrators Share Posted November 19, 2008 ...I have one of those manifolds sitting in a box in the back of my 75 right now; BRAAP has expressed interest in it. Unfair advantage Interested would be an understatement! That intake is my dream topper for an N/A single-plane V-8 crankshaft. Just need to find that part/s-service I have to offer in trade that will seal the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 My wife and I watched the movie in the theater and when she said that every guy in there started groaning and complaining. The guy in front of us said, "She was looking soooo hot until she screwed that one up..." Actually i read that the car she was looking at did have what she said. They changed cars or used a different engine bay picture later in post production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaparral2f Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 That is a thing of beauty. Kind of reminds me of my wasted youth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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