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| | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 26 | What are the considerations of replacing my single barrel carb with a double on my 53 1/2 ton? Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | http://stoveboltengineco.com/2012/07/proper-carburation-2/This is what i know about changing the manifold to a 2X1 Fenton intake on a 1956 235 Chevy. If you have the by pass oil filter housing you will need to make a bracket or relocate it if you use the Fenton intake. I am not sure about the other intake manifolds. You will also need to heat the intake by water or exhaust heat.
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,200 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,200 | If you are talking about a 2 barrel carb on a one barrel intake, then little if or no gain will be had. The intake hole size will limit what gets through. I have seen the manifolds milled out to accept the Rochester 2GC carbs will good results, but I haven't heard anything good about the adapters being used.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 Carburetion specialist | | Carburetion specialist Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,763 | To echo Joe's comments above (if you are talking about replacing a single barrel carb with a two barrel carb and using the stock manifold and adapter):
We did a lot of testing years ago. We were not able to duplicate the performance of the original single barrel using ANY two barrel with the 2 -> 1 adapter.
We did no testing by milling out the manifold as Joe suggested, so have no comment there; but using the two barrel and adapter WITHOUT manifold modifications LOST performance (at least in ALL of our testing).
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Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 26 | Thanks everyone. What is the best source for buying a rebuilt carb for the 216? | | |
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