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I have a 235 Chevy and putting on a Fenton dual 1 intake I would like to know should I use two carbs off 1951 216s or two rochesters off 55-57 235's. Also needing to order stainless lines and would like to know if this will be a front or side inlet line.

From those choices: two 216 carburetors (1951 would be Rochesters - many people would recommend earlier Carters). You still might have "too much" carburetion. Maybe first-hand experience or/and expert advice (Carbking, etc) will be posted.

If you are having lines made to order, you should mock-up your intake, carburetors, and fuel pump (to match the angle on/to the fuel pump and on/to the carburetor, and the distance from the fuel pump to the nearer carburetor) .

The smaller carbs would definitely be the better way to go than using the larger 235 carbs. Of the two choices, I would personally swing more towards using Carters over Rochesters, just based on my experience with the Rochesters (cracked housings, warped cases seem to be common on those). Having said that, my personal favorite is the Holly 1904. Easy to overhaul, jets are the same as the Holley 4 bbl and are easily found at most parts stores. Only real issue is floats are almost impossible to get, and the throttle arms tend to be backwards from a GM carb.

When I did the 235 engine on the 48 2 ton I used an Offenhauser intake because I could get it for the earlier small base carbs or the later large base carbs. don't see Fenton offering a choice.
I wanted the smaller because two W-1 Carter's had more than enough CFM rating that the engine needed, wasn't going racing.