Carbs and Fuel System information.

This section contains the hot rod carbs. and related fuel system items we sell.

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About us--

We offer complete hot rod carb rebuild services on Stromberg 97-48-81 and on all models of holley 3-bolt carbs (mod 94). We also build all models of the two barrel rochester 2gs.We build the holley single barrel 847 as well as the model B rochester for your inline 6 engines. We set up  multi-carb setups and supply linkage and fuel supply systems. I can offer you  kits and most internal hard parts for the above carbs. We do offer zinc, nickel,cadmium, and chrome plating for carbs and linkages.-. We  also offer yellow,bronze or olive drab green cromate finishes on carb bodies. Polished and chrome carbs available for your hot rod.I have carb cores to sell outright or I can do yours. All parts and carbs are guaranteed. I have allmost 40 years experence- ( my 1963 senior year car was a '40 ford coupe with a 401" Buick Nailhead with 6 Stromberg 97's). I have built carb systems for many famous show cars including the original BEACH BOYS --'LIL DEUCE COUPE. And my work has been featured in many magazines and books.                                                                                                                                           Building multi-carb systems for hot rods is what we do best.------thanks---- Charlie Price
Below is a picture of our shop-- Cleaned ,plated,Strombergs-Holley 94s- and Rochesters ready
to fill your order. We have more cores in stock than anyone.Quality work is all we do.We also do
the holley 847  single barrels for you inline guys. We build special linkages
to fit most carb aplications.
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STROMBERG 97's--48's--and--81's

Vintage Speed has the largest selection of parts for the Stromberg "97's--48's--81's"in the world.We offer rebuild kits and every hard part needed as well as repairs, coloring and plating. We make more new parts for this carb than anyone.
History of the famous Stromberg Models
Of all the parts  for hot rods in the '40s- '50s and '60s-- the Stromberg  is King. Almost every Hotrod of this era had a pair, trips or up to six or eight with chrome scoops or bonnets. I will give you a brief history of the three models most popular for use on Hot Rods.

Stromberg model "48"
The model 48 had a 1-1/32" venturi  and named for the jet size .048" I think. It was standard equipment on the late 1934 and all 1935 ford v-8 pass. cars and trucks. Most of these carbs are not marked 48 but some (not all) have the venturi size 1 1/32 stamped on the side of the bowl . This carb looks identical to the 97 and in fact uses the same base. The bases are marked ee-1. The top of the 48 will fit the 97 and many 97's I find have 48 tops, and 48's will have the 97 tops---although the choke linkage ball detent is not found on the 48 top. The 48 makes a great hot rod carb  because of the increase cfm (aprox. 170) over the 155 cfm of the "97".  The actual flow bench checks show that in test  the carb flow rates are not real consistant and a good flowing 97 will actually flow almost the same as some 48s. I think this is caused by the different casting molds used by Stomberg and sub contractors over the years not being consistant. Die casting was  a new thing to the industry back then and they had a few problems. I like the 48 carb for most overhead valve setups and hot flathead dual intakes. They are gaining in popularity fast today as guys find out just how good they perform with that extra 1/16" of venturi ( 31/32" vs 1 1/32").    The good cores are getting harder to find due to the growing demand for the" 48" carbs  today.

Stromberg model "97"
The model "97" had a 31/32 " or 97/100s" venturi and was standard equipment on the 1936, 1937 and a few early '38 ford pass. cars and trucks with the v-8 flatrhead engine. This carb. was made for many years as a replacement unit after it became obsolete on ford cars and trucks. The Stromberg" 97" is the most famous of all hot rod carbs. Some are marked with a large raised" 97" inside a circle on the side of the bowl --some have a small raised"97" --others have a small stamped 97 --and still others have no markings at all. Look for the 31/32" venturi size  marked on the side of the bowl on some, but not all "97s". Stromberg 97 bases are usually marked EE-1 and are the same as the model 48. The good cores  that havn't been chromed--broken--polished--sanded---modified-- stored outside----froze---cut--ground on--and beat on with large hard objects ---------------are getting hard to find and costly with the popularity of nostalia hot rods today.

Stromberg model "81"
The model 81 had a small 13/16"or 81/100s" venturi and was standard equipment on the 1937 and 1938 fords with the small V-8--60 engine. This carb was very popular with the midget racers using the v-8 -60 in years past and even today.  It was not produced in large amounts and good cores are rare today. This little carb. flowed about 125 cfm and make great hot rod carbs for small inch motors. Souped up Model A  and B Ford  and the little v-8 60 V-8 use these alot.  The body section and the base are much smaller inside on the 81 but the outside dimensions looks the same. Most are marked with a large 81 on the side of the bowl, but all have the 13/16 venturi size stamped on the side of the bowl. The 81 uses a smaller base with tiny throttle plates marked EE-7/8.

 

Stromberg 97-48-81 carbs. and parts ordering View pictures of carbs and parts we offer by clicking on the red (ONLINE CATALOG) button above and selecting (Stromberg 97-48-81 carbs) or (Stromberg 97-48-81 parts) from the catagory drop down box. You can also order a complete carb setup with Stromberg carbs for most Hot Rod engines by selecting (Fuel Systems Complete). Our setups are complete and ready to run. You can order easy thru our SECURE online server.
  We now have new manufacture accelerator pumps with new rubber plungers compatible with modern fuels for the Stromberg 97--48 and the small 81. Better carb performance with less pump drag---- Update your carbs today and throw away those old troublesome leather pumps.

Carb. bodies----Here's what we do----
--carbs stripped, hot tanked, glass beaded --zinc plated--and colored(Bright gold chromate finish --our most popular standard  finish) --or --  (bead blasted, Washed, and chromate dipped)---------- gives  standard stock  finish. 
--or the new optional Bright silver plated finish ($40.extra)  
--tops straightened,and milled flat.bowls milled flat. Bases
--milled flat  
--all linkage bead blasted, bright zinc or nickel plated.
--assembled with master rebuild kit including special thick gaskets
--all stainless or bright plated new screws.
--new gaskets, seals, accelerator pump, pump check valve.
--jetted to your needs
--fuel inlet (needle and seat) choice of stock or 5/16         
--inverted flare,1/8"pipe female,or one piece 5/16
--fuel nipple ( see below)
--carburetor test run on engine and all adjustments made.
--packaged in air tight plastic bag
Note: Every part of our carbs excluding the cast base is plated-- screws--nuts, --bolts,-linkage rods,--throttle shaft hardware and throttle plates --all bright plated. The body sections are zinc plated prior to the  cromate process to give our carbs the most beautiful- durable finish in the industry.

Carb. Bases--------Here's what we do---  
        Cleaned, bead blasted,  and reamed or bushed For new throttle shafts.New or reconditioned throttle plates. New idle screws and springs. Bases painted in casting grey with urethane enamel. All base gasket surfaces are milled true.  We offer bases with our new 12 degree throttle plates for your secondary carbs or new 5 degree throttle plates for your primary carbs. Bases are also available with torsion return springs installed.
                                                                                      
  Options to standard rebuild
  .special one piece 5/16 fuel nipple inlet add $8.00 (Hose nipple and needle seat combo)
  extra long throttle shaft add $16.00 (installed free if you buy our rebuilt carb)
Bright Silver Plated finish- -Add $40. to rebuild prices( gold and stock finish is standard)
.Chrome Carbs. available--e-mail us for prices
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Core Charges -  Stromberg    97's----$155.       48's--$125.            81's ---$195.
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Vintage Speed has stock carbs for your 34-56 ford, lincoln, and merc. We stock all the original carb #,s rebuilt and colored to original specs. Just E-mail or call me with the year of your car and I can supply you the correct carb or re-build yours. I have the largest selection of stromberg and holley 94 cores anywhere. we also carry all the 6 cyl. ford flathead carbs.   Just click on the red button above and select the carb and the year you need.
       

Holley    94's-2100's-and 2110's            
  (includes all AA-1  3 bolt ford carbs used on Ford V-8 cars and trucks from 1938-- 1957

HOLLEY 94-2100-2110 Ordering
To view pictures of the carbs we sell and the parts we offer click on the red (online catalog) button above and select (HOLLEY 94 carbs) or (Holley 94 parts) from the catagory drop box. You can also order a complete carb setup with Holley 94 carbs. for most Hot Rod engines by selecting (Fuel Systems Complete) from the catagory drop box.  Our setups are complete and ready to run. You can order easy thru our SECURE online server.
Vintage Speed has the largest selection of parts for the Holley Models  "94"---"2100"-and "2110" carbs in the world. We offer rebuild kits and nearly every hard part for these carbs. We make more new parts for this carb than anyone.
History of the Holley 94  and other 3 bolt Holleys
Chandler groves co. designed the 94 carb. and supplied most of the production to ford for the 1938 year V-8 models excluding the V-8 -60 which used the stromberg 81. Most Ford cars in 1938 with the large V-8 used a chandler Groves carb. These carbs are quite scarce and are marked chandler groves on the side of the bowl.
The holleys- Starting in 1939 holley manufactured all the carbs for the ford V-8s up until 1957--the following are the models used. All are quite similar in looks and operation-some with or without vaccum and linkage changes. All the carbs in the list below had a 94 on the rear of the bowl which was the venturi size --   94/100s "

1938 only-- mod. Chandler -Groves-"94"
1939-'41----mod. #91-99 ------------trucks used the same carb.       
1942-'45----mod. #21-29-------------trucks used the same carb.
1946-'48----mod. #59-----------------'47-'48 trucks used a mod.# 7RT
1949-'51----mod. #8ba----------------trucks used a mod.# 7RT--'51 used an 8RT
1952-'53----mod. #EAB--------------trucks used a mod.# 8RT
1954---------mod. #EBU--------------'54-'55 trucks used a mod.# EBV

Holley also made some replacement carbs mod.#2100 with the 94/100s" venturi. The later Y-blocks '55-'56 used ECGs with 1-1/16" venturi-----EBVs with 1" venturi and the model 2110 with a larger 1 5/32" venturi. The venturi size will be marked on the rear of the bowl. Holley also produced a mod.#92 which was the replacement carb for the little Stromberg 81 used on the V-8  60. This carb. is marked 81 on the rear of the bowl and usually marked mod.# 92 on the side of the bowl.This is a dynomite small carb to use but it is very hard to find. The 81 was the venturi size 81/100s" or 13/16" which is the same as the Stromberg 81 it replaced. All the 94 types had   94 on the back of the bowl with the model # stamped on the side of the bowl. Some will not have a model # only the 94----these were parts store universal carbs.  A lot of the original carbs were marked Ford in large script on the side--but were still made by Holley. The Mod. 94 was a favorite with Hot rodders--fits the 3 bolt intakes and is a much more modern design than the old stromberg which it replaced. This carb has better mid-range and high speed circuits than the stromberg but requires modification for multi-carb setups because of the vaccum power valve.


Master Rebuild $135.00 (with your core) or $185.00 outright.

Note--- Order all our holley  Hot Rod -- Stock carbs or parts by clicking on the (red catalog button) above and selecting (HOLLEY 94 carbs) from the catagory drop down box. You can veiw pictures of the different carbs and finishes we offer and order thru our secure online server. To order parts click on the (holley 94 parts) from the catagory drop box. For complete carb. setups select (FUEL SYSTEMS COMPLETE).

Carb. Bodies-----Here's what we do--                                                                .tops straightened and milled flat, bowls milled true.
.top and body section hot tanked, bead blasted, hydro-static cleaned, zinc plated    and finished in bright gold chromate (as above)--or--- Bright silver chromate finish ($40. option)--or--Stock Ford  chromate finish (dull brownish gold)
.all linkage bead blasted,and bright zinc  or nickel plated.
.assembled with master rebuild kit including special gaskets for unleaded fuel.
.all stainless or bright plated new screws.
.new gaskets and seals,accelerator pump, pump check and jetted to your specs.
.carburetor test run on engine and all adjustments made.
.packaged in airtight plastic bag.

Carb. Bases------- Here's what we do---

. Bases are cleaned and bead blasted-and honed---throttle shafts replaced if needed--- Throttle plates are  replaced if needed.--- New idle adjusting screws and springs.-- Painted in cast grey urethane enamel.

Bright Silver Plated-- finish------ $40. per carb option.

CORE CHARGES----------------All Ford Holley 94's-----aa-1's----2100's-----$65.00
                                                                Holley 2110------------------------------------------$75.00
                                                                Chandler Groves ( 1938 ford)------------------$75.00

       

Remember---U have to pay for what U get---But U dont always get what  you pay for.

Rochester--2g--4 bolt carb used on most 50's-60's hot rods and the GM factory tri-power setups---Olds J-2-- Caddy--Pontiac and the GTOs of the 60's.

Rochester 2g carbs. and parts ordering. To view pictures of the Carbs. and parts we offer click on the Red ( Online Catalog button) above and select (Rochester 2g carbs.) or (Rochester 2g parts) from the catagory drop box. You can order a complete carb. system with rochesters ready to run for many Hot Rod engines by selecting (Fuel Systems Complete).  You can order easy thru our SECURE online server.
History of the Rochester 2g--2gc-2gv
First used on the Chev. V-8 265" in 1955 this carb stayed with GM up until the late 70's in differant base and venturi sizes. It was used on the 348" Chev. in a factory tri-power set-ups in '58-'59 and and the early Caddys and Olds. tri-power units in the late 50's. As the muscle car era came in the 60's the rochester was used on the popular GTO in several tri-power carb. combinations. There is a large and small base   unit so make sure the carbs you use match your manifold.
The small base carb with the 1-5/32" venturi and the side fuel inlet is the most popular hotrod carb. Most rochester carbs are used on the Chev. SB setups and other   GM multi carb units. As the emissions era of the 70's came -engineers added more and more junk to these carbs to comply with regulations. Try to match units so they look alike and the venturi size is the same. This is a simple, reliable carb if set up by someone with the proper equip.  The mod. 2G used mainly on marine or trucks had a manual choke. The mod. 2gc had a automatic heat choke. and the mod. 2gv used a vaccum choke.I have electric choke conversions to change your center carb from the old heat tube to a clean modern electric choke. We also make new alum. bases for the end carbs. These units will fit all the 2gcs and 2gv tops but you will need a top with a mount spot on the truck and marine carbs that have a manual cable type choke.-I have extra tops.
NEW PRODUCT    FROM VINTAGE SPEED
NEW CAST ALLOY BASES FOR THE SMALL BASE ROCHESTERS--- same as bases used on the GM Tri-power secondary carbs.   Base cast in aluminum alloy and precision CNC machined to exact tolerances. Base comes with new fitted shaft and new 20 degree throttle plates---pump rod linkage and carb arm with torsion return spring installed . Throttle butterflys are precision lapped in on a machine of our own design to assure a  tight secondary carb. We are offering a  DO- IT- YOURSELF -KIT ---it includes  #1---two Bases complete -#2--A complete polished stainless progressive linkage set-up--#3-- a long shaft for your center carb,with new throttle plates and screws --#4--a modified power valve piston for your center carb--#5 power valve plugs for your end carbs --#6--All  gaskets needed to complete the conversion and #7 Complete instructions for conversion.   Order this kit -part #     by clicking on the online catalog button above and select (Rochester 2g parts) from the drop box.  I can also sell you the parts separately.  

Master Rebuild---- starting at $145.00 (with your core) ---$195.00 outright-- (without a core)

Carb. Bodies------Here's what we do--
--carbs stripped, hot tanked, glass beaded, zinc plated and bright gold cromated.
(Satin Silver zinc also available as standard finish.)
--linkage is bead basted and Zinc or Nickle plated
--assembled with master rebuild kit
--all new stainless or bright plated screws
--new gaskets , seals, accelerator pump, pump check and jetted to your specs.
--power valve and idle circuits modified for multi carb. operation as needed
--carb test run on engine and all adjustments made to insure your satisfaction.

Carb. Bases------Here's what we do--
-Cleaned and Bead blasted;-- throttle shafts replaced with special shafts as needed.
-Install new throttle plates and screws.
-new idle adjusting screw and springs.                                                                       -Bases painted in cast grey urethane enamel.

             Options to our standard rebuild
--extra long throttle shaft (needed for most linkage kits)   ----- $16.00
-- New  nickle zinc finish----------------------------------------- $40.00 per carb.
--this carb alloy does not polish well----so not offered polished.
--nickle chrome plate available --but it's expensive-- ( contact us)

Core Charge---all rochester small base 2gs and 2gcs---------$60.00

       

CARB. LINKAGE
We build the best linkage kits money can buy.
Quality linkage properly designed will make your carb. setup operate
properly and above all  Safely

CARB.  LINKAGE   ordering.
To view all our linkage setups and components --click on the red (ONLINE CATALOG) button above and select  (Carb linkage) from the catagory drop down box. You can order online thru our SECURE server.


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Above is a polished stainless straight linkage for a staggered 4x2 weiand wc4d using "97s".

We have standard and progressive linkage available for all   multi-carb setups. We also make--  CUSTOM ball bearing stainless linkage for any other carb setup.
We offer--
2x2 straight linkage
3x2 straight linkage
3x2 progressive linkage
4x2  inline straight linkage
4x2 inline progressive linkage
4x2 staggered linkage--straight
6x2 straight linkage----- ( includes ball bearing back bar)
6x2 progressive linkage- (includes ball bearing back bar)
And linkages for inline engines.
I will have standard non ball bearing OFFY linkages also available.

       

Fuel Lines-Fuel Blocks

Fuel lines --Fuel Blocks etc. Ordering
To view our Fuel lines--fuel blocks etc. Click on the red online catalog button above and select (Fuel lines and Blocks  from the catagory drop down box. You can order online thru our  SECURE  server.

ITEMS WE OFFER ----We offer nostalia style color tinted vinyl fuel hose. This looks just like the stuff we used in the 50's-60's only it wont crack or discolor like the old hose. Thick wall vinyl line is over 80 psi burst pressure (hint---strombergs and holleys operate best at less than 3 psi.) available in the following tinted colors- Red--blue--green--yellow--and clear-----Customs colors to match your car only $5.00 extra. I have this hose available in 5/16" and 3/8" same price.  State size and color with order.

We make welded polished stainless fuel line kits as well as the traditional setups with a fuel block.

I have fuel inlet fittings for all the HOT ROD carbs

I have a limited number of NOS Moon and eelco banjo fittings for stromberg 97 carbs. email me about these.

I have hose clamps in most of the nostalia styles.

We have some New old Stock fuel blocks from the 50's -60's by Edelbrock--Fenton-- Offy and others.

We make some  reproduction  fuel blocks as well as the ones made today.

We sell fuel regulators and inline filters.

VIEW OUR CATALOG FOR COMPLETE LISTING.

Polished stainless fuel lines and  chrome blocks
THE VERY BEST MONEY CAN BUY.

The set-ups below use polished  fuel blocks , all fuel block and carb fittings are bright plated- Polished stainless lines (3/8 o.d. standard) are precision bent with 15/16"radius. Compression type fittings we use allow you to remove and replace lines for service on your engine as often as you want. We can install a fuel regulator in your fuel block for an additional $39 ,(includes chrome adjustable regulator and fittings)                              You should use a fuel regulator with the early style carbs.
I can also custom build stainless  fuel lines for other ( contact us )

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