V8 tubular manifolds and 4 barrel carbs

[V8MoneyPit]

Anyone any suggestions on where to buy tubular exhaust manifolds for the 110 V8? Mild steel would do me fine, but would consider stainless if not too much more expensive. I've looked at Janspeed and RPI. Might also consider a 'freeflow' system to go with them  :twisted:

Also, any advise on the 4 barrel carbs (Weber or Holley)? Are they worth fitting? Or are they not a huge improvement over a pair of SU's or Strombergs? I've certainly got reservations about water intake with the big pancake filter. Far more difficult to get water into the old SU filter box.

[diesel_boy]

i woulent even bother with tubuar thay tend to crack up as ive been told and a for webber carbs ide stick to su's ther the best cheep to repair  and set up  i had a webber on a v8  was jus a waste of time  for off roading  but on the road  thay wer ok if you can get them ballanced  rite   as for holly jus a webber in desguise  realy plus then expensive maifold for the job

[hingmy]

I've no argument with anything that makes the engine scavenge better so if you can afford and justify the expense then get tubulars - I would. As for holly/weber: not for me thank you very much, they really don't like side slopes.

Oh and i've never heard of tubulars cracking before, though i've bust the welds on a few y-pieces.

[Xtremeteam]

got stainless tubulars on my dads 110 along with the full sports system,now that makes a differance,IMHO if you only plan on street driving then a holley or webber are great but if you plan on goin offroad then dont bother as neither like the bumps & jolts unless you buy the modification parts to stop them flooding,

Id stick with twin or quad SU's & fit Big needles to get some go

[hingmy]

blimey mikee - at last we agree on summat. Couldn't have put it better.

[Xtremeteam]

blimey mikee - at last we agree on summat. Couldn't have put it better.

well if i can find a pair of su's they will be fitted toi the racer along with the BIG needles,try n get the MPG down to about 1 again  :twisted:  :twisted:

[hingmy]

Poor bairn - i've just sold a complete set (pipes,carbs and fannymould). I'm sure i could find more. BTW BBZ are the biggest you can put in there and trust if they'll fuel a 3.9 in an interesting manner.............

[V8MoneyPit]

Thanks guys. The stuff about flooding downdraught carbs is good to know. I'll save myself the £400  :D

I think I'll go for the complete Janspeed manifolds and system unless I spot anything else before the engine swap.

Now, just to find a good V8 locally.......

[Xtremeteam]

dont get the janspeed as they dont last,mate had a set on his rangie & after 2 years it was scrap,my dads got the rimmer bros sports system on his 110 & fairenough it doesnt look like shiny stainless vbut after 3 years it has only surface rust

[V8MoneyPit]

Fair enough, Mike. I'll bear that in mind when I get to that stage.