Been doing a lot of reading on here regarding dual carbs for a 235, so getting better versed on carburetors by the day. Thought I would post my plan to see if I'm understanding things right.
First off, I'm doing it for both looks and performance. The block casting date is Dec 28, 1955. The truck is a 1952 half ton. Have 4.11s now, but planning on upgrading to 3.55s.
The engine is getting modified per the following:
- Bored .06 over
- Aluminum pistons
- High compression 848 head
- Fenton Headers (already bought)
- Fenton dual carb intake manifold (already bought)
- Zero decking the block
- All rotating parts are to be balanced
- Mild performance cam (Intake - opens 1 degree, closes 40 degrees, .405 valve lift, exhaust - opens 56.5 degrees, closes 11.5 degrees, .428 valve lift)
- Ported head (per California Bill's Speed Manual - Note: I realize this may not be worth the cost, but trying it out)
I had read enough in the past to go with the 216 carbs to minimize over carbureting it, so I've already modified the intake manifold to accept the 216 carbs. My original 216 came with the Rochester carb. I bought a second, but after the reading I've done, I'm abandoning that plan. Getting a second 1950 1 1/2 ton, so I can use the rebuilt Rochester there for now.
This won't be a daily driver, but a weekend driver in the summer months. After the reading I've done I'm figuring that going with the Weber 32/36 would be the best bet to preserve drivability around town, but give a performance boost.
Right direction? Would the Carter W-1s do justice?
I am an Engineer, so I get the can't change physics bit and over carburation, but with what I've read, feels like the progressive carburetor is the way to go for my build given the looks part of my criteria. Input welcome.
