632C2

Does anyone out there know anything about where to buy a large-port tri-power intake manifold and carbs for a 1969 Corvette? How about price range?

Steve

gerry72

There is at least one company that sells complete units. Can't recall the name, though. As for cost...if you have to ask, you can't afford it. You're looking at $3k+ for a concours complete piece. Un-restored and incomplete units can go for about half or so that I've seen.

markdtn

I see them on Ebay regularly. Not cheap. Might also try to get to one of the big shows this summer (Bloomington or Carlisle). Probably find one there.

e3pres

Easy to find, hard to afford.

632C2

Great, then tell me where to find them!

Actually, I can probably do with just the intake manifold. From what I understand, the carburetors can still be bought new.

Steve

68BLUEVETTE

Someone was posting a set for sale in the C3 Parts for sale/wanted section last week. you may want to check there to see if it is still available.

JB

:iagree: I hang out on C3 parts for sale and have seen two tri-power intakes and one set of carbs go up for sale there in the last month. Geo Par had an intake for sale, so you might drop him a line.

JB

Eddie 70

I just added a link to your post in the C3 Parts For Sale/Wanted section to a Tripower set up.

Mr D.

You can buy a intake or complete setup from Crane Corvette.
http://www.cranescorvette.com/

As for the price, expect to pay around $1000 for the intake alone. I just completed a L89 buildup and have $3000 in the intake setup. I started out with a intake and everything else is brand new.

The carburetors are no longer produced by Holley, there are some new ones out there but you will have to look hard to find them. I got lucky and ran across a set. Hope this helps.

Mako72

Believe that the 2300 series 2 BBl carbs are still being manufactured by Holley. At least they are being shown on their website. My plan is to go with these new carbs on my 340 Six Pak.

e3pres

I've seen them at several of the last swap meets that I've been to. (Vette Expo in Knoxville, and Bloomington Gold) Also, there is usually at least one on eBay.

Mr D.

As of 1-2 months ago the Carbs for the Corvette Tri-Power setup was no longer produced by Holley. Call around to some speed shops and try to order. Good Luck.

Edzred72

OMG...I love that motor. Had a 340 4-barrel in a 70 Challenger way back when. Can you say SCREAMER??? What car does that six pack sit in????
Eddie

Mako72

Mr. D, thanks for the update on the Holley 2300 carbs. Jeez, you'd think they would update their website. :rolleyes: Guess I'd had better check on the Mopar Six Pak carbs.

Silver77, I have a '70 AAR 'cuda that I try to work on when I'm not working on my Vette. :D
Charles

RHD '68 L89

The mopar ones are 2300 series but they are different. The outers are bigger on the mopars I believe, and the fuel lines enter from the other side. Chicago Corvette used to have a lot of NOS spares but they seem to have gone out of business. Does anyone know if they have, and if so, what happened to their stock?
:cheers:

MELVIN

Cranes corvette is an great source. However, I have found at every MAJOR corvette/swap meet, there are always tripower (both oval and square intake) set ups available, but again, many need thier carbs rebuilt.

Cranes has setups ready to go, but they aint cheap

632C2

Thanks for the info. I now have a direction to go in.

Steve

Chuck Harmon

I actually have a very clean 435hp 69 tri-power setup with correct original carbs. I have never used it, nor do I think that carbs have ever been rebuilt. I bought the setup about 20 years ago thinking I would use it on my L88. If I ever were to change from the L88 setup, I would probably remount the carb onto the LS6 manifold I bought instead. But the tri-power does have create that certain lust factor that is undeniable.

I haven't really thought about selling it, but there is always something else I want to do to the car... new 17" wheels for instance. I might consider parting with it.

Chuck

Mr D.

The Holley P/N's are 0-4055-1 Cnt and 0-3659 Fwd/Aft. The "new in the box" set I was lucky enough to run across has build dates of 1999.

632C2

Dennis: Your ongoing info is much appreciated.

Chuck: If you are interested in selling, how about sending me an IM with what you want and we can go from there.

Steve