Caution?carburetor eye candy inside??

Duke · Apr 18, 2009

Cautionâ€¦carburetor eye candy insideâ€¦â€¦

Engine compartment just about finished now, just need some repro wires.

The infamous Paul Burke carburetor. Last carb I will ever need.

It is currently jetted for the 260 but Paul can mod it for a 400+ HP 331 stroker in the future. Kinda want to just keep the air cleaner off of it. I will be at ShelbyFest in Hermann, MO next weekend and will get a new dyno on the car. Will be interesting to see what Paul's head work and carb have done for power. More to follow.

jumpinjan · Apr 18, 2009

It doesn't need a choke assembly for starting?

64beam · Apr 18, 2009

Hi Duke,

That certainly is some very nice eye candy. The red annodising looks great

. Definately a shame to cover it over. Maybe you should make a clear air cleaner

.

Regards, Robin.

64beam · Apr 18, 2009

jumpinjan said:
It doesn't need a choke assembly for starting?

Hi,

I don't use a choke either. When I installed the Edelbrock on my Tiger I found it would start and idle fairly well. I am still considering an electric choke though.

Regards, Robin.

Duke · Apr 18, 2009

jumpinjan said:
It doesn't need a choke assembly for starting?

Nope...starts and runs well. You just need to take it easy until running temp, you should do that anyway. And......don't really drive it in cold weather.

64beam · Apr 19, 2009

Hi Duke,

I have asked this before, but I don't think you saw the post. Would it be possible to post a picture of your oil filter setup as I noticed you do not run the remote setup any more. I am looking at doing the same setup.

Thank you, Robin.

Duke · Apr 20, 2009

64beam said:
Hi Duke,

Would it be possible to post a picture of your oil filter setup as I noticed you do not run the remote setup any more. I am looking at doing the same setup.

Thank you, Robin.

I bought a simple screw on adapter from ebay and now use a small spin-on filter. I am currently out of town but can get you a picture on Thursday.

Check this ebay auction (150338717270) for the adapter. Its $5.

Once I am back, I can give you the filter part number.

The filter is very small but I change it when I change the oil.

bluoval · Apr 20, 2009

headers

Duke Nce looking set up what brand headers do you have??? Earl bluoval

Duke · Apr 20, 2009

bluoval said:
Duke Nce looking set up what brand headers do you have??? Earl bluoval

No headers, stock manifolds.

I have yet to see any good info that headers are worth it. They do look good though.

64beam · Apr 21, 2009

Duke said:
I bought a simple screw on adapter from ebay and now use a small spin-on filter. I am currently out of town but can get you a picture on Thursday.

Check this ebay auction (150338717270) for the adapter. Its $5.

Once I am back, I can give you the filter part number.

The filter is very small but I change it when I change the oil.

Hi Duke,

Thank you for the reply. I assumed that you were running the Ford motorsport adaptor, but I am interested in seeing your setup (must be close to the chassis rail). I think I vaguely remember the type of filter you are using from a very old forum topic.

Regards, Robin.

alpine_64 · Apr 21, 2009

Duke said:
No headers, stock manifolds.

I have yet to see any good info that headers are worth it. They do look good though.

Duke,

On our motors bellow about 3K they are not worth it.. and infact often loose a little torque and HP.. they do help when a bit higher up.. but they give a better sound and look much better.. and for that i'll have them!

64beam · Apr 21, 2009

Hi Earl,

The other option if you don't go for the after market headers is to machine the stock manifolds and have them gas flowed. Will not be as good as the after market headers, but will give you a little more output. Vmad did that to his Tiger and noticed the difference.

Regards, Robin.

slippery_biscuit · Apr 21, 2009

Beautiful and classy looking. Did you strip and build it yourself? Just asking as I was looking thru the June issue of Hotrod and saw a picture of a Q-series carburator. You might have a look.... Then again, might be old news.

http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/home_2.htm

Duke · Apr 22, 2009

slippery_biscuit said:
Hotrod and saw a picture of a Q-series carburator. You might have a look.... Then again, might be old news.

http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/home_2.htm

I'll as Paul about this. He told me that he built it but the Q-series sure does look axactly like mine. Regardless.....I paid Paul much less than is being asked on that web site.

Thanks for the link.

64beam · Apr 23, 2009

Duke said:
I'll as Paul about this. He told me that he built it but the Q-series sure does look axactly like mine. Regardless.....I paid Paul much less than is being asked on that web site.

Thanks for the link.

Hi,

It also looked like there was a kit to transform your existing setup as well. They really match in well with all the chrome bits.

Regards, Robin.