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Author:  rlklaus [ Sat May 26, 2012 3:47 pm ]
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The dual 1bbl manifolds I've seen in catalogs, look like they come with linkage for the early "twist link" slants. I would bet that someone could build an adaptor to connect to the cable linkage off that.
Author:  wvenable [ Sat May 26, 2012 5:04 pm ]
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If you hit search Slant Six Dan has answered this question 47 and 1/2 times. As a matter of fact read everything he has to say about this. He has it down period. Maybe he can supply the links?
Author:  ChazRam [ Sun May 27, 2012 8:23 am ]
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That would be cool. I trust a guy with a long beard, lots of wisdom. Anyhow, I have for a long time wanted to run a dual carb setup. Almost bought a few manifolds along the way but did not. The ideal setup for me would be one of these manifolds with two 1920s, the super comp hedders, the Offy valve cover I bought from before with some added bling here and there. I have a 4bbl intake and a 390 but still lean towards the dual setup. I will be watching for updates on prices and availability. Thanks.
Chas.

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Author:  backwoodsbill [ Sun May 27, 2012 11:08 am ]
Post subject:  Valve cover
Id be interested in a valve cover myself if I can get it for the right price
Author:  wvenable [ Sun May 27, 2012 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  First crack at internet listings
Offy Valve cover part # 5284

EAS $158.99

AAA Marine $179.97

Summit $185.95

Jegs $186.99

Offy Parts $217.72

Howell Auto. $229.95

Offy 2x1 Intake # 5041

Howell Auto $271.95

AAA Marine $289.97

EAS $293.99

Jegs $359.99

Offy Parts $401.66

offy 4bbl # 5270

Howell $254.95

AAA $279.97

EAS $284.99

Summit $310.95

Jegs $312.99

Offy Parts $360.36

These are list prices I have dug up on line. As you can see they vary widely. Also with the intakes some are intake only some include installation kits. These list prices are posted to establish a baseline before phone calls and dickering take place.
Author:  RJF [ Sun May 27, 2012 7:49 pm ]
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Wow those prices do vary widely. I am surprised that on some it's by such a wide margin. :shock:
Author:  GTS225 [ Sun May 27, 2012 7:58 pm ]
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OUCH! :( That rules me out.......checkbook just isn't big enough at this point.

Sorry, WV

Roger
Author:  CNC-Dude [ Sun May 27, 2012 8:09 pm ]
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Those are just the advertised retail prices of some of the internet dealers. Im sure the prices that are going to be offered will be considerably lower than the cheapest ones shown above, thats the whole point of doing the group buy.
Author:  slantzilla [ Sun May 27, 2012 10:02 pm ]
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IIRC, the cover I got in the last group buy was around $165 shipped. :shock:
Author:  wvenable [ Mon May 28, 2012 3:38 am ]
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Zilla your memory is pretty good. The Valve covers were $144 for the group buy. Shipping varied because of location. You must be takin' that Ginko stuff and doin' your crossword puzzles. :lol:
Author:  ChazRam [ Mon May 28, 2012 5:12 am ]
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Still interested in a dual carb manifold (now a number #5041). I really want to pay a little less (who doesnt) and I will be watching this thread for updates on what is going on with this (maybe) group buy on these. My question is are these available now?? Thanks.
Chas.
Author:  wvenable [ Mon May 28, 2012 7:01 am ]
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Chas. , I doubt that anyone has half a dozen of intakes sitting on the shelf just waiting. Offy does not have a huge inventory ready to ship. What offy does have are all the molds. When demand on a certain item reaches a level to cast that is what they do. Our last group buy was about 25 valve covers if I remember things as good as Zilla. So Offy cast them for us - our own production run. You have to remember, much of Offy's product line is for engines no longer in production- like our little slant.
Author:  ChazRam [ Tue May 29, 2012 3:25 pm ]
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Yeah, my offy valve cover was like #21. Still have it. Fixed that lack of polish by the bolt holes. Still have not drilled it out for the pcv. Yeah Im chicken s%#t!! I saw a post from Dan and there were some posts with pictures. I did not like that angled gold anodized gizmo. I did see someone post a picture of one with a nice red powdercoated fin area with something that was chrome and kind of bell shaped with a pcv in it. THAT one caught my eye but have not seen it any more. Sorry, off topic here (DOH!!). Gonna be a pain but im going the dual carb route. Had a setup WAY back in the day on one of my old Darts and it did make a difference.
Chas.
Author:  slantzilla [ Tue May 29, 2012 3:39 pm ]
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To solve the linkage issues on the 2-1bbl intake you can always convert it to 2 BBD's. That way the linkage is a ton easier to fab. :D

Yes, there is room on the carb mount area to drill for the BBD, and you just mill the throat holes out to BBD size. :D :D
Author:  wvenable [ Tue May 29, 2012 3:40 pm ]
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Do a search on Lindross and his Krylon Special. He mounted his pcv differently. Used another piece from Offy. I will see If I can dig up anything if not I can go to his Dad's shop and get the lowdown.
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