Yeah, late-model power might be all the rage these days but there’s something undeniably cool and authentic about a fuel-gulping carburetor bolted to an aluminum intake on a vintage V8. Dating back to 1967, during the heyday of big-cube power, many engines such as the HEMI 426, L-88 427 and Pontiac 389 were equipped from the factory with multiple carburetors for the ultimate in fuel and air induction.
Since many of these carb/intake manifold kits are no longer available over your dealer parts counter, some of our friends in the performance aftermarket are picking up where the OEs are dropping the ball. Let’s face it, you want something more true to the era of the car. We understand, and so do our friends at Holley Performance Products. In fact, one of their latest products, the 3×2 aluminum intake and Tri-Power carb setup, is the perfect compliment for your small-block Chevy!
We’ve known about the new Holley carb/intake kits for a little while now, however, they’ve recently added a new video to their YouTube channel, pointing out the highlights. Holley’s very own Blane Burnett does a bang-up job doing the honors.
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- The center 350cfm carb utilizes an electric choke, while all three carbs make good use of the high-quality steel fuel line kit that comes standard with the system.
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- The outboard carburetors utilize a progressive linkage.
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- The carburetors are each topped off with a reusable, high-flowing air filter.
The kit is based on a Weiand mid-rise aluminum dual-plane intake, topped off with a trio of Holley carbs. The center carb being of 350cfm variety with an electric choke, while the two outboard carburetors are 325cfm units. While at idle and low-RPM cruising, the center-mounted carburetor is the one that’s mostly used, while the pair of outboard carbs wake up while under load – or to put it bluntly, when the hammer is down! This is due to the progressive linkage kicking in both outboard carburetors.
The 3×2 kit provides a classic, vintage look while improving the performance in your SBC-powered Camaro, Chevelle, Impala, hot or classic truck. So if you’re looking for something a little unusual from all of the LS-swaps out there, then check out this Weiand/Holley 3×2 intake manifold/carb kit!
The carbs are available in dichromate finish as shown above or the tumble polish (shown here).
Rick Seitz is the owner and founder of AutoCentric Media, the parent company to Timeless Muscle Magazine, and has a true love and passion for all vehicles. When he isn’t tuning, testing, or competing with the magazine’s current crop of project vehicles, he’s busy tinkering and planning the next round modifications for his own cars.
