1969 Chevelle COPO 427 - Page 7

FINESPLINE · 09-12-2011, 09:32 PM

Are you talking about the TARANTULA / TORKER series manifolds for the big block chevies. Made for both oval and rectangular port heads in the early 1970's. Carb mount was twisted around to more equalize the length of the intake port runners. Not absolutely sure but I believe this design was tried on another manufactures motor with less success.

Charlie A · 09-12-2011, 10:19 PM

Thanks to both replies.
Just hoping all that was not "flashback" of a memory.

Strange times back then!

Pete Beau · 09-13-2011, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

Are you talking about the TARANTULA / TORKER series manifolds for the big block chevies. Made for both oval and rectangular port heads in the early 1970's. Carb mount was twisted around to more equalize the length of the intake port runners. Not absolutely sure but I believe this design was tried on another manufactures motor with less success.

289/ 302 Ford versions of the Torker also had the carb twisted.

Paul Ceasrine · 09-13-2011, 11:02 AM

The Edelbrock Torker #TM2R (Chevrolet big-block, rectangular port)
recommended for automatics.

Dan Bennett · 09-13-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

Carb a 850 prim tb and oval secondary Chrysler ran it for about a half a season in NASCAR.

About 20 years I saw an original 1960s Carter blueprint for an AFB three barrel. It was for NASCAR Pontiacs but I have no idea if it was ever actually built or run.

It did the secondaries just like Holley - the carb looked identical to a regular AFB until you looked down the secondary throat.

Charlie A · 09-13-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

The Edelbrock Torker #TM2R (Chevrolet big-block, rectangular port)
recommended for automatics.

That's the one I remember.

Thanks.

Alex Denysenko · 09-13-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

About 20 years I saw an original 1960s Carter blueprint for an AFB three barrel. It was for NASCAR Pontiacs but I have no idea if it was ever actually built or run.

It did the secondaries just like Holley - the carb looked identical to a regular AFB until you looked down the secondary throat.

You are correct Dan.

Carter 3636S

950 CFM 3 barrel built specifically for 421SD Pontiac

Holley had 3 versions of the 3 barrel.

First were for NASCAR Hemi with LeMans bowls like a Ford GT-350 289 715 cfm or a 427 FE 780 cfm single 4.
That carb on a cross ram bath tub style mag intake was the only "real" single carb Hemi in 1965.
950 CFM

Then came aftermarket 950 4150 cathedral bowl and a year later a 1050 version with big holes in the choke plate.

Alex Denysenko · 09-13-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Beau

289/ 302 Ford versions of the Torker also had the carb twisted.

Years ago we actually cut one up and re-installed the top back on straight. Picked up over .20 and 2 MPH. Called Jim McFarland and told him about it. He said they knew but most of their SBF customers were not seeing the other side of 6000 RPM so they did not care.
Besides he said to me, we sell chebbie manifolds 50 to one over Fords so that is where all of our R&D resources are going.

Barry Polley · 09-13-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RebelRoad

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Check out these rare Bowties.....http://www.yenko.net/features/featurecars.htm

RR, Rob and I have been friends for quite a while. Great bunch of guys there. I have had their YSC logo on my car for about 3- 4 years. Rob's car is very fast.

Hemi Moose · 09-21-2011, 02:30 AM

This 1969 427 Yenko Chevelle just sold for $162,000.

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...ow=85&lottype=

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09-12-2011, 09:32 PM	#61
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1969 Chevelle COPO 427 Are you talking about the TARANTULA / TORKER series manifolds for the big block chevies. Made for both oval and rectangular port heads in the early 1970's. Carb mount was twisted around to more equalize the length of the intake port runners. Not absolutely sure but I believe this design was tried on another manufactures motor with less success.

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Charlie A VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 2,483 Likes: 68 Liked 87 Times in 63 Posts	Re: 1969 Chevelle COPO 427 Thanks to both replies. Just hoping all that was not "flashback" of a memory. Strange times back then!

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Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1969 Chevelle COPO 427 The Edelbrock Torker #TM2R (Chevrolet big-block, rectangular port) recommended for automatics. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 09-13-2011 at 11:04 AM.

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Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: 1969 Chevelle COPO 427 This 1969 427 Yenko Chevelle just sold for $162,000. http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...ow=85&lottype= . Last edited by Hemi Moose; 09-21-2011 at 02:35 AM.