Max Wedge
 

If I decide to move to SS can my Max Wedge use the same style intake design as the SS/AH cars, if so, what is the offset for the carbs?

Thanks,
JimR

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Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Jim

I had asked NHRA the same thing for my current SS project and I was told that the carbs can have the primary bores inline.

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

Re: Max Wedge
 

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Re: Max Wedge
 

Thanks Darcy,
Are you building a Hi or Low comp. motor?

Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Jim

I built the high compression, it's been a real challenge. Which version are you building?

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

Re: Max Wedge
 

Darcy,

I'm pondering building the low comp. It's a '64 Savoy.

JimR

Re: Max Wedge
 

What class were you thinking?

Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Darcy, Just wondering where you had trouble as these are pretty simple motors for the most part, I'm thinking the mani would be the most challenging part as well as hood clearance.

Re: Max Wedge
 

Jim, the low comp is at 395HP compared to 415 for the high comp. If you run the car in SS/EA that's 160lbs difference.

Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Paul

The intake is a challenge. Have you built a SuperStock Wedge?

Darcy Clarke
6254
A/SA SS/JA

Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Darcy I haven't built a SS Max but I've done a lot of flow work with the Max and the standard heads with various mani's, stock, aftermarket, sheet metal etc. I'll send you a PM, not sure if it will help but I'll share what I know, Paul.

Re: Max Wedge
 

Paul,

I've been looking at the Mod Man manifold by Indy, it may take some welding to get the right off set but it will clear the hood, of course, the other option is a hand made manifold by Wilson or some one else. If I remember correctly the stock cross ram runs out of flow around 6000rpm.

JimR

Re: Max Wedge
 

Hi Jim, I think the stock ones were tuned for maximum ram effect in the 5,600 to 6,000 range but they hold on pretty well to near 7,000 before they start dropping hard.