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10-08-2021, 08:52 PM | #1 |
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Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
Don't see any posts on this topic in the past couple of years. I'm considering a Big 97 (that flows 250 cfm and has 1.175 in. venturis) on a stock 1941 manifold.
1. Anyone tried this? 2. Are the ports in the stock '41 manifold big enough for the carb or do they need to opened up? 3. Will the manifold flow enough to support the carb? Seems like a great way to get maximum supportable carburetion on a stock engine for someone who isn't interested in fooling around with dual carbs. Stromberg BIG 97 stromberg big 97 New Stromberg BIG 97 |
10-08-2021, 09:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I can't really offer any direct help, but I will tell you that your ideas are correct. I have a 255ci Merc in my '51 Ford club coupe with a bored out late Mercury manifold and a Rochester 2G from a 283 Chevrolet and it runs great. The 2G is about equal to two 94's without the complications.
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10-08-2021, 11:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
Fun thoughts, I once had a 1957 Chevy with a Corvette 283 305 Hp dual quad setup. It was fast but got seriously faster after adding one Rochester carb and manifold from a 365 HP 327. The car then was dynoed at 335 HP after just that change.
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10-09-2021, 03:38 AM | #5 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I used a tool called a "Rota-Broach" to bore out the Merc manifold to match the throttle bores on the carburetor. I used an extra 2G base as a guide and did it with my cheap bench-top drill press. I have done several manifolds (both aluminum and cast iron) with no problems. The Mercury manifolds have plenty of "meat" to allow a 1 7/16" bore. I believe "Ol' Ron" on this forum has said that the Ford 3 bolt carb manifolds sometimes will not accommodate this size without breaking through to the exhaust heat chamber. This is why I grab any late Mercury manifold I come across. A "small base" 2G bolts directly onto the Mercury manifold.
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In a nutshell, enlarge the throttle bores to 1.4" (not totally necessary) and remove the webbing between the bores at least an inch down. That's only slightly less than the 1 7/16" that Tubman has heard was a bit too much for a Ford manifold. The way it's written sounds like the emphasis is on removing the webbing rather than drilling out for bore size. Have to take a close look at the manifold to see about removing some of the webbing; don't really know how they're designed/constructed. |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
Please be aware that the 1 7/16" throttle bore measurement I quoted is for a small base 2G Rochester. I am not sure that the "Big 97" is quite that large, so you may be able to get away with it. Back when he was racing at Danbury, I believe "Ol' Ron" and the rest of the guys had problems with the 2G's on Ford manifolds; the new "Big 97's" may work ok.
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And I know just a little bit about the L-76 365 bhp Corvette engines offered in '64 & '65 Vettes. I just sold my '65 365 horse coupe that I've owned for 35 years, not to mention the 365-327 in my '40 Ford coupe. 365 HP engines have a Winters aluminum intake #3844461 with a "2818" HOLLEY carb. DD . Last edited by V8COOPMAN; 10-10-2021 at 11:38 PM. |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I thought the 365 HP 327's had AFB's or Holleys.
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10-10-2021, 10:36 PM | #12 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I cut up an old 35 manifold and there is not enough metal to enlarge the bores with out breaking into the heat risers.
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10-10-2021, 11:55 PM | #13 |
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It did....a 2818 HOLLEY! *See the post just above.
I'm thinking that the last AFB was on '63 340 HP Vette, and on the '65 409 hi-horse engines in sedans. DD . |
10-11-2021, 01:48 AM | #14 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
My 283 was a'59 Vette engine, I was told the carb was a Rochester but It was a long time ago so maybe things are foggy. What I remember most about the setup was the tune center having a hard time believing the hp output on the dynometer. When I raced and won over larger engined cars they made me pull over and show them that they were beat by a 283 three speed Chevy. Forgot to mention it also was blueprinted and clearenced. I ran it at Lyons Drag strip in California.
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I think running a large 2 barrel single carb on a flathead is a great idea vs duals. It's an interesting idea outside a 4 barrel intake and that. To take it back on topic outside of what carb is on a sbc350.
Can you run a 4 barrel intake with a two adapter? If so can you run a roundy-round 2 barrel holley 350 cfm well? Probably have to find a flathead truck manifold that runs a big 97. Bolt patterns are probably the same but I don't know on the big lincoln flathead blocks. you could probably make an 2" adapter. Last edited by Tinker; 10-11-2021 at 03:08 AM. |
10-11-2021, 05:29 AM | #16 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I've always run the 2GC on a 4bolt merc intake bores out . Never had a problem, also ran the modified Chevy dist. Great combination.
On thestock car I used an early 33/34 "camel back" intake bored out tho fit the 2gc, however I had to sleeve the bore I used some alum tubing and epoxy You can use the 2gc or big 97 with an adapter, but you don't get the benefit of the larger carb. Either bore and sleve your 40 intake or use a late merc intake. |
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Now I just run a 4 barrel carb on a 4 barrel manifold. The carb functions (in my case) as a 2 barrel carb at least 99.999% of the time.
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10-11-2021, 09:45 AM | #18 |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
I feel I should clarify a couple of things.
First, regarding "Chevrolet carburetors"; These are actually called "2G"'s and are made by Rochester. They come in two distinct versions : "small base" and "large base". which are actually quite different from each other. The mounting bolt pattern is the main difference, which is important, as the "small base" uses the same mounting bolt pattern as the Holley's used on '49-'53 Mercury's. The "large base" versions have a slightly larger mounting bolt pattern which really complicates things, as it is not close enough to use by elongating the bolt holes, but close enough that it makes fabricating an adapter difficult. The "small base" versions came on 265 and 283 Chevrolets and perhaps other GM products. They were used mainly in the late '50's and early '60's, and as such, are getting hard to find. A 2 barrel for an "sbc350" would definitely be a "large base" and as such, would be pretty useless for our purposes. As to Ford truck vs. car manifolds, I don't think there is any differences other that the part numbers on the later manifolds (8BA vs 8RT). The carburetor mounting pattern and throttle bore sizes are certainly identical. As to Lincoln (and large ford truck) manifolds from the 337 ci flathead, they are completely different with no possibility of interchange. |
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
51 MERC-CT, what 4bbl carb do you use, I'm wanting to do he same on my 47 pu, thanks for your reply. Grassman.
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Re: Stromberg Big 97 on a stock manifold?
The manifolds Tubman referenced actually have 8BA8RT cast into them. So, yes, they are the same. And no 97s came on these from the factory.
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