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Old 12-07-2006, 05:18 PM
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Default 2 barrel carb to 4 barrel conversion

Besides a new intake manifold and new 4 barrel carb. What else is needed to make the conversion?

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Old 12-07-2006, 05:20 PM
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I assume your taking about a 289 or 302. If so that's all you need is the intake and the carb.
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Old 12-07-2006, 05:41 PM
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Sorry about that yes, its a 289. Thanks for your help. Any carb / manifold suggestions? Stock 289 with mild cam.
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Old 12-07-2006, 05:59 PM
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Default RE: 2 barrel carb to 4 barrel conversion

stick to a dual plane intake and a 450-600 carb, if you can find a motorcraft 4100, they work really nice.
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Old 12-07-2006, 06:38 PM
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You can get a 4100 at http://www.ponycarbs.com
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Old 12-07-2006, 06:48 PM
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Thanks guys. Which intake manifold should I use with the 4100 4 barrel?
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Old 12-08-2006, 01:18 AM
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Edelbrock Performer or Performer RPM. If you plan on more performance in the future, opt for the Weiand Stealth.
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Old 12-09-2006, 09:01 PM
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I runing a 600 holley on a stock 4 barrel manifold on my 289 and she runs good nice power
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Old 12-09-2006, 10:32 PM
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performer rpm airgap.
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