[8man1320]

I realize this may not be the perfect place for this, but I am hoping for maximum exposure.

Story:

I have replaced the 289 in my 67 cougar with a warmed over 429.
I used my own mounts and stock exhaust manifolds. It turned out nice.
My underhood space is now at a premium.

I have a carter AFB on my setup, and it runs good.
I think it could be better.

I want to try a thermo-quad.

Wanted:

In 74 ford used a thermo-quad on some of the 460s. I need an intake manifold for that setup. I have looked and searched for this piece, and cannot find one. I am told it was california only.

I am hoping that someone in the community can help me locate one.
I will compensate that person for their time with a finder's fee of $50.00.



Can someone here help a fellow cougar owner out? Please.

 

[Bad69cat]

I thought thermo's were a Mopar carb - aren't they typically a square bore one as well? I don't recall my Mop's having spreadbore anyways but it's been awhile... My camper was a 74 with a 460 in it, but it was a 2v. What vehicles are most likely to have it I wonder? Problem is when steel prices got high the yards crushed a lot of them....pickins are slim nowadays

Try using searchtempest and do a nationwide search for on cl every now and then, surely one will kick up.

 

[8man1320]

I have tried searchtempest, ebay, and a few forums.

The thermo-quad is a spreadbore carb, just like the Q-Jet.

 

[dfwcatsclub]

Gack! Why would would you dream of running a TQ? You could run the adapter from Holley to TQ/QJ if you don't mind the extra height. I like the AFB but never could get it to make the HP of the Holley...curious to know your reasons on the TQ.

 

[8man1320]

Cause I'm crazy. Or so you might think.

Can't use an adapter, don't have the room.

AFB does alright. Want to try the TQ, looking for excellent driveability.

 

[monty429]

I have seen spread bores on 460's in early 70's big Fords in the junk yards.

 

[CougarCJ]

I saw one the other day. I thought that someone had put a Carter on the engine in the aftermarket.

Sitting in the Pick and Pull in Fresno California. 1974 Mercury.

 

[8man1320]

I can't find one. I am beating my head in looking for one, with no luck.