Putting a 273 in my 51 dodge. I have a 4bbl intake I'm planning to convert to a 2x2 setup. I've got the adapter portion figured out, but I get lost in the sea of carb options. I'm not looking for crazy performance or anything, just something that will run properly and cruise. The original carb was a 2bbl Carter BBD, but the CFM ratings are listed anywhere from low 200's to 500. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
How do you plan to convert? Like a slingshot set-up? but I think you'd have better luck with a 500 cfm 4 bbl on your existing manifold. Easier to set up and tune and probably better mileage.
Yeah. With a vintage speed adapter. Once I confirm it works properly I'll weld it and blend it back into the intake so it looks like it came that way. I plan to run it progressive so it should act like a 4bbl mostly running off of one carb. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
And better performance. Wait a second! You have a 4 BBL manifold the you are planning to weld a Vintage Speed adapter to? All of the Vintage Speed adapters I have seen are aluminum. Either you have figured out a way to weld aluminum to cast iron or you will be ruining a nice aftermarket manifold. If the former, congratulations; if the latter, I would re-think your plans.
I have a set of 94’s rebuilt with an old school polish job that I was going to run on one of my sexy sixes but I have other carbs running right now. My set is converted to run 2x2. You got a host of options . Is your adapter for the 3 bolt carbs?
Yes I am planning to "ruin" an aluminum manifold. It's not anything rare or special. Besides, if it works properly its not ruined, just different. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
I have yet to purchase an adapter, but yeah they are offered with the 3 and 4 bolt patterns. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
Do you have pictures? That sounds like a pretty cool setup. I was looking at running finned stacks as well. I've got a set of MT finned valve covers to go on it. Probably paint them to match the block and polish the fins. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk
Found this lot local to me. Trying to get the guy to part a couple carbs and the stacks but he wants to sell it all together. Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using Tapatalk