Carburetors Carb discussion and questions. Upgrading your Third Gen's carburetor, swapping TBI to carburetor, or TPI to carburetor? Need LG4 or H.O. info? Post it here.

3 duece setup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:22 PM
  #1  
iceman383ja's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Augusta, Ga
Car: 91 Z28, 2014 ZL1
Engine: 383, LSA
Transmission: WC T-5, T6060
Axle/Gears: 3.73 in both
3 duece setup

I need some help guys. I am thinking about trying a three-duece setup on a thirdgen. I was wondering if anyone has attempted this on a thirdgen yet. I like the idea of the SS hood with this stuffed under it? Any Input?

Thanks

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3&autoview=sku
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:30 PM
  #2  
five7kid's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 42
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.

I don't recall seeing anyone on the Board with that type of set-up. The sad part is you spend $2k and get out-run by a guy with a $700 single 4-bbl and aftermarket intake set-up.
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 05:39 PM
  #3  
Apeiron's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 11
From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: 3 duece setup

Life's too short to spend all that time balancing multiple carbs for no benefit.
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:03 PM
  #4  
blue85305's Avatar
Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
From: dfw tx
Car: 1984 camaro
Engine: 350
Transmission: th 350
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: 3 duece setup

I think it'd look cool, probably tempermental, but cool.
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:19 PM
  #5  
Apeiron's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 20,981
Likes: 11
From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: 3 duece setup

Multiple carburetors are great for show cars but not for performance.
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:51 PM
  #6  
89RsPower!'s Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,552
Likes: 5
From: New Jersey
Car: 86 Corvette, 89 IROC, 1999 TA
Engine: 350, 350, LS1
Transmission: 700r4, 700r4, T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.07, 373, 4.10
Re: 3 duece setup

it sure would look cool, don't know if it would fit under and ss hood or not, might need something a bit larger.. it sure is pricey but if you're building a show car I'd say go for it.. if you're just building something to go fast there are cheaper ways that would work better tho...
Reply
Old Oct 9, 2008 | 06:52 PM
  #7  
//<86TA>\\'s Avatar
Supreme Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,803
Likes: 103
From: Central NJ
Car: 86 Trans Am
Engine: 408 stroker sbc
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: Moser full floater m9, 3:70 trutrac
Re: 3 duece setup

like stated above, unless it is a show car, dont bother
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
hectre13
Car Audio
26
Mar 3, 2022 05:38 PM
LT1Formula
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
7
Oct 8, 2015 08:34 PM
meeklay812
Camaros for Sale
1
Oct 1, 2015 03:46 PM
dusterbd
TPI
0
Sep 29, 2015 08:40 AM
Badass355ciz28
Power Adders
4
Sep 28, 2015 08:31 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:43 AM.