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46woodie · 12-10-2012, 05:38 PM

OK experts,what's your opinion for putting on Offy heads and dual intake for dress.Not trying to build for Hi-Perf just nice running good looking flathead in a 46 Ford.Will I spend most of my time adjusting carbs vs driving?? Aluminum heads of stock compression ratio present any problems? Stock Ford carbs run fine? Thanks!!

Barlea · 12-10-2012, 05:54 PM

I'm no expert, but if you were to use a triple carb manifold and run only on the center carb it will look and run even better. Dual carbs is the reason the four-barrel needed to be invented. ..B.

Vic Piano · 12-10-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 46woodie

OK experts,what's your opinion for putting on Offy heads and dual intake for dress.Not trying to build for Hi-Perf just nice running good looking flathead in a 46 Ford.Will I spend most of my time adjusting carbs vs driving?? Aluminum heads of stock compression ratio present any problems? Stock Ford carbs run fine? Thanks!!

I'm running that same basic set up on our '47 Convertible; it's been that way for almost 15 years with Offy deuce intake with two Holly 94's and Offy heads.

If you synchronize the carbs, you should have no problems. I’m also running an electronic ignition on the ’47.

Walt Dupont--Me. · 12-10-2012, 08:07 PM

The best thing you can do is a set of high compression heads and dual carbs setup right. It will look cool and have more poop. Walt

Ol' Ron · 12-10-2012, 08:25 PM

Now is the time to buy jWL's book. He spent allot of time and money ansering just that question.

wga · 12-10-2012, 09:45 PM

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For an alternate to the dual carb - the Navarro 4V intake + WCFB carb. No need to
synch.

Henry/Kokomo · 12-10-2012, 10:10 PM

Gotta agree with Ol' Ron. His book and JWL's book are required reading if you're going to make engine modifications. Even if nothing you read changes your mind, I think you'll be amazed at what actually works, why it works and what you get for the money you invest. That said, what you describe makes a good looking engine.

Rand · 12-10-2012, 10:15 PM

Where do you get the said "books"?
Randy

El Rat · 12-11-2012, 11:23 AM

Sharp heads work well for me. In addition I use a two carb manifold. I like the look and I keep my generator (not alternator) in the standard location. As far as
synchronization I put on my trusty stock manifold and run each carb seperately. Then re-install the two carb manifold.

dick lyons · 12-11-2012, 02:36 PM

to EL RAT: what???

ken ct · 12-11-2012, 03:18 PM

Contact Charlie,ny on here hes the guru on multiple setups. ken ct.

phartman · 12-11-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rand

Where do you get the said "books"?
Randy

Yup, where can we order these books?

Fe26 · 12-11-2012, 08:32 PM

You're two thirds of the way to the traditional Hop Up routine: Finned Heads, Dual Carb's and Extracted exhaust. This was the accepted way back in the day to get a few extra horses out of a stock Flattie. An additional bonus will be, if you set your dual carbs and ignition up just right you will gain an extra five percent in fuel efficiency.

JWL · 12-11-2012, 08:47 PM

Info for my book can be seen here:

http://www.flatheadv8.org/jwl.htm

Thanks for your interest.

46woodie · 12-11-2012, 09:07 PM

thanks guys ,you have all been very helpful.Book might be a great Christmas present to myself,what do ya think!

Bassman/NZ · 12-12-2012, 01:46 AM

Essential reading!

12-10-2012, 05:38 PM	#1
46woodie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 366	dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie OK experts,what's your opinion for putting on Offy heads and dual intake for dress.Not trying to build for Hi-Perf just nice running good looking flathead in a 46 Ford.Will I spend most of my time adjusting carbs vs driving?? Aluminum heads of stock compression ratio present any problems? Stock Ford carbs run fine? Thanks!!

12-10-2012, 05:54 PM	#2
Barlea Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Central Alberta Posts: 441	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie I'm no expert, but if you were to use a triple carb manifold and run only on the center carb it will look and run even better. Dual carbs is the reason the four-barrel needed to be invented. ..B.

12-10-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
Walt Dupont--Me. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gardiner Me. Posts: 4,200	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie The best thing you can do is a set of high compression heads and dual carbs setup right. It will look cool and have more poop. Walt

12-10-2012, 08:25 PM	#5
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Now is the time to buy jWL's book. He spent allot of time and money ansering just that question.

12-10-2012, 09:45 PM	#6
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 962	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For an alternate to the dual carb - the Navarro 4V intake + WCFB carb. No need to synch. __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

12-10-2012, 10:10 PM	#7
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Gotta agree with Ol' Ron. His book and JWL's book are required reading if you're going to make engine modifications. Even if nothing you read changes your mind, I think you'll be amazed at what actually works, why it works and what you get for the money you invest. That said, what you describe makes a good looking engine.

12-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#8
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Where do you get the said "books"? Randy

12-11-2012, 11:23 AM	#9
El Rat Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 260	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Sharp heads work well for me. In addition I use a two carb manifold. I like the look and I keep my generator (not alternator) in the standard location. As far as synchronization I put on my trusty stock manifold and run each carb seperately. Then re-install the two carb manifold.

12-11-2012, 02:36 PM	#10
dick lyons Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: middletown, delaware Posts: 109	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie to EL RAT: what??? __________________ MNSHNR

12-11-2012, 03:18 PM	#11
ken ct BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: stratford,ct Posts: 5,971	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Contact Charlie,ny on here hes the guru on multiple setups. ken ct.

12-11-2012, 08:32 PM	#13
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie You're two thirds of the way to the traditional Hop Up routine: Finned Heads, Dual Carb's and Extracted exhaust. This was the accepted way back in the day to get a few extra horses out of a stock Flattie. An additional bonus will be, if you set your dual carbs and ignition up just right you will gain an extra five percent in fuel efficiency.

12-11-2012, 08:47 PM	#14
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Info for my book can be seen here: http://www.flatheadv8.org/jwl.htm Thanks for your interest.

12-11-2012, 09:07 PM	#15
46woodie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 366	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie thanks guys ,you have all been very helpful.Book might be a great Christmas present to myself,what do ya think!

12-12-2012, 01:46 AM	#16
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: dual carbs,aluminum heads for 46 flattie Essential reading!