253 Manifold options

[0488TINTER]

Redline still do a few different types

this would look nice

[Blocker]

Looks shiny!

But I am doing a factory restore, so less shiny and more original (where it's possible).

[wbute]

I would vote for edelbrock mainly because they have a good reputation. The only thing I noticed on the one i had was there was no port in the manifold for the pipe bisso that comes off the carby. I think it has something to do with the auto choke, but someone wiser than me may know more about it.

[ozbox]

i would go the edelbrock..to make it less noticeable that its not standard just linish off the edelbrock castings..most people would then not pick it from original.

[HK1837]

Blocker, just fit an original HQ-HJ manifold. Flow as well as a Performer, and look stock. I can sell you a good one I have spare if you like if you can't find one locally.

[agr071]

I've got a (never used) John Cain manifold somewhere to suit a 253/308 that was slightly milled to suit a blower.
But the thing is it is supposed to fit twin carter carbies and the manifold is the standard manifold type.
I had a picture if one similar somewhere.
Have been told they are EXTREMELY rare and are worth near $1k for the right person.

[ozbox]

i think they are havin you on agro

[wbute]

Blocker, just fit an original HQ-HJ manifold. Flow as well as a Performer, and look stock. I can sell you a good one I have spare if you like if you can't find one locally.

Thats the best option im my opinion.

[adam perth]

i gave an old weiand team G inlet manifold (1970's stuff) an acid bast once at a machine shop, $10. came out mint!
had to paint it afterwards as it was a bit pitted after the oxidation was lifted.

i feel the KC ones aren't as good quality material as the edelbrock ones, only beacuse of the corrosion i have seen always seems to be on the KC ones, but edelbrock not so much.

new edelbrock ones are under $300 now, maybe $250?. Make sure it takes your rochester spreadbore (which it should do, it should take take both squarebore and spreadbore). you can special order "edelbrock performer Q-Jet" if they have changed...

[RAEME]

Blocker ive used the eldelbrock performer for years. Ive run it on 253/308 reds and because of the dual plane design you get the best of both power curves.