Hey, folks, I'm obviously no expert so I'm asking advice on a carb & intake swap on my '63 Champ. I bought the truck on ebay last year from a retired minister in NC. It has a 259 from a Lark & has also been converted to AT from 3spd. I have no documentation but P.O. stated that engine was rebuilt 10 years ago at a speed shop in Beckley WV. He claimed that it has been bored .40 over, increased stroke, balanced, heads polished etc. Also has AC & a GM alternator.
The intake manifold is a 1950's 232 & the carb is a new Carter 2bbl that belongs on a 318 Chrysler. Also has manual choke that is out of whack. The old school mechanic ,[a block away] that works on it ,confirmed that the heads have been polished. The canister oil filter has also been remotely mounted on the fender. Stickers on the inside fenders claimed
" Cam by Competition Cams". Anyway, Bob Helm in Turning Wheels is advertising an Edelbrock manifold & 4bbl carb set up for Studes. Whaddya think? I'm no hot rodder but it just feels like there's room for improvement in performance. Truck is a dependable daily driver. Thanks,
Rob Bruner
The intake manifold is a 1950's 232 & the carb is a new Carter 2bbl that belongs on a 318 Chrysler. Also has manual choke that is out of whack. The old school mechanic ,[a block away] that works on it ,confirmed that the heads have been polished. The canister oil filter has also been remotely mounted on the fender. Stickers on the inside fenders claimed
" Cam by Competition Cams". Anyway, Bob Helm in Turning Wheels is advertising an Edelbrock manifold & 4bbl carb set up for Studes. Whaddya think? I'm no hot rodder but it just feels like there's room for improvement in performance. Truck is a dependable daily driver. Thanks,
Rob Bruner
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