351 C Tripower

I have some shots of the completed install but I need to go find them.

Here is a pic of my 351C tripower intake manifold.



And a test fitting

Looks like it's going to be a screamer. What carbs are youj using?

Looks sweet!

Can't wait to hear that baby sing!!

Will looks good. Where did you ever find a tripower set up for a cleaveland?

Jim

Will looks good. Where did you ever find a tripower set up for a cleaveland?

Jim

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Ebay. 1999 I think, maybe it was 2000. It had never been mounted. At the time I had 2v heads, headers and a comp 9000. To get the manifold to work I had to go with 4v heads, headers and a small cap distributor (closer to stock size). I bid at the last moment. Had three computers, one on dial up, ready to go. I bid high and hit the reserve price.

The carbs are what was used on Corvettes and Mopar back in the day. You can see from the pic that the middle/back carbs are mounted really close to each other. This means I can't use 'mechanical' linkage since they have meter blocks. I had to use vacuum outboard carbs. It's a 350 cfm center and 500 on each outboard (rated at 2bbl flow which is different than 4bbl).

It runs pretty good. Not 'the best' performance set up as I don't pull enough RPM's to justify the CFM's but it has a certain 'cool' factor.

Please post pics of the complete install. Who makes that intake and how does your AC hold up to Arizona heat?

The pictures are on a different hard drive (currently off line) but I was looking at some pics on my PS3 and found these two:

This is with the air cleaners on. They are from Obrians Trucker.



Here is with the air cleaners off. You can see how close they are together and why I had to go with the small cap distributor.



I finally ditched the A/C in the car. Once it was no longer my daily driver it wasn't necessary. The A/C worked well except the Convertible doesn't seal that well so once I started moving again all of the cool air was replaced with warm air. Now I pretty much only drive on nice days and pretty much always with the top down. There were some times where I would cruize with the top down and the A/C on.

I've never seen nor heard of three deuces on a 351. That is awesome! Even with 4V heads you couldn't get enough rev's, huh? I suppose it would be hard to suck 1200 CFM with a 351, with with those big ports I thought it might be possible.

Interesting... Still trying to figure out the attachment thing. I have them in my gallery if you want to see a larger picture.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/ezgallery.php?action=view&id=604

and

http://www.7173mustangs.com/ezgallery.php?action=view&id=603

I've never seen nor heard of three deuces on a 351. That is awesome! Even with 4V heads you couldn't get enough rev's, huh? I suppose it would be hard to suck 1200 CFM with a 351, with with those big ports I thought it might be possible.

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The cam just doesn't allow the RPM's. Flat tappet hydro cam with an okay idle. (Comp Cams 270H). Next engine should be able to take better advantage of the available CFM. I will switch to a roller cam setup. This will allow for decent idle and the faster ramp of a roller cam means the grind can be a little more agressive. I plan to stroke it and use a Tod Buttermore Aluminum block.

nice looking setup I had seen these intakes online but never on an engine looks awesome. I'm pretty sure you can find a setup that will go well with that intake. Guess it's just a matter of trial and error.

The cam just doesn't allow the RPM's. Flat tappet hydro cam with an okay idle. (Comp Cams 270H). Next engine should be able to take better advantage of the available CFM. I will switch to a roller cam setup. This will allow for decent idle and the faster ramp of a roller cam means the grind can be a little more agressive. I plan to stroke it and use a Tod Buttermore Aluminum block.

Oh I see you are a member of clevelands forever, so money will be leaving your wallet faster than it gets replaced. Just like me.........LOL

Oh I see you are a member of clevelands forever, so money will be leaving your wallet faster than it gets replaced. Just like me.........LOL

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Yep! That's how I found this site. I am very excited to hook up with other folks interested in these generations of Mustangs.

I put a deposit down on a Tod block 3 or 4 years ago. I know it has been slow going but I have faith. If I get the chance I will stroke it, roller it, put some 4v heads on it (CHI or that other guy that has heads that look stock). If I can get it to turn 7000 and still pull then I will be a happy camper.

That's a cool setup Will. I have only seen 1 other 3x2 setup on a cleveland.

Gotta love a tri-power, they just look so damn good and sound even better !

Will,

Neat setup! I have a friend who owns a 71 Dodge Charger with a factory 440 tri-power setup.

If you need any help I can try to contact him for you.

Just PM me if this might help.

Ray

Very nice setup, I can`t say Ive ever seen one on a Cleveland before...seen them on a lot of Mopars.

Here is another 'pre assembled' pic. So this is while the intake is virgin and the carbs were fresh. No linkage or anything but a nice looking shot...



And a write up on them:

http://351cleveland.wetpaint.com/page/Ford+Tri-Power

I didn't do the write up.