True on the 3x1, I have heard the same thing that not much gain going from the 2x1 to the 3x1.
That is why I also have the 2x1 backup.

But I really like the 3x1 looks !!

I do have 3 Stromberg (BXOV's) with the 1 3/32" ventri and that will help somewhat. As well as a few with 1 5/32" venturi for the 2x1.
One advantage of the 3x1 would be the fuel distribution would be better than the 2x1. And I am thinking maybe I will try the 216 Offy 3x1 intake and leave the runners alone and not inlarge them (that may help with the vacuum??).
Offy still offers the 2x and 3x for both the 216 and later 235's.
I have a about any size jets to play with so I kind of think I could get a 3x1 pretty well up and running. (I did say THINK didn't I)??
I gave up on finding Zeinth's and stock piled a bunch of the old Strombergs BXOV's just for this project.

Ed