Thread: Sideways mounted carbs

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I never thought enough of tunnel ram intakes on the street to try any experiments with one, so don't know.

I do remember seeing that on an inline six and using a 4-bbl intake, the carb should be turned sideways to prevent leaning out of the rear cylinders.

I'm running a Weiand tunnel ram w/ dual 450 vac sec Holleys on a 406 sbc. The carbs have been converted to center hung bowls and a metering block on the secondary side so I have them turned sideways. I had a Victor jr. w/ 700 dp before and the tunnel ram has more torque everywhere. I guess the older rams were designed for a 327 so a 406 tames it down some. No choke makes it a little cold blooded but when it's warmed up it has excellent street manners.