I have a 1954 4400 1.5 ton (34k orginal miles) that runs great but 50 mph max. I need to get 58-60 mph for what I use it for. The plan is a brownie auxilary trans, the corvette split exhaust manifold and 2X1 carbs. I believe the combo will work fine. The brownie alone will give me the gears but I will run out of engine therefore I need more fuel and beathing. I may even go to a 261.