Question about the Super Snake Cobra Engine

[rodneym]

Why did Shelby use the carb staggered intake vs the dual in line carb intake?
I've seen the latter done with no outside modification to the hood (I'm pretty sure).
Just a question, no crazy ideas in my head.
Thanks,
rodneym

[vector1]

i think they put those carbs all over the place trying for an advantgage, or marketing. did it look like this? btw, this guy sells quite a bit of rare stuff it seems.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/pts/1663774866.html

[rodneym]

That seems to be it. I was just wondering what the advantage was to this setup vs inline.
Anybody?
rodneym

[Rick Parker]

I think it was because of easier packaging. The twin superchargers were mounted at the front on either side of the engine, thus with the carbs mounted similarly it provided for an easier connection of the plenum hoses.

[FFR428]

The original intake I think was a Edelbrock crossram not a OEM Ford. I know the MT crossram uses a extension bushing on the distributor. And this one clearly shows the distributor seated in the stock postion. This site has been around a long time and has some cool pics and info. No idea about the true/false aspect so FWIW.
http://www.wurthitdesigns.com/cobrastory.htm