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  1. adam 72

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    When a carburetor is being swapped, does the manifold need to be changed or does the adapter address this problem? I thought the adapter made it possible to use with the current manifold, but my dad thought It needs a different manifold. Should I just go with a new manifold anyways?

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    If it is a 6 cyl you can't swap manifolds.

    If it is a v8 and you are referring to installing a 4 barrel carb using an adapter on the existing 2 barrel intake. In my opinion your wasting your money. Swap the manifold to get the maximum benefit.
     
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    Well I have the six so that cuts my options down a bit. So to swap manifolds, one would need to replace the cylinder heads and the manifold? I feel like I'm liking the adapter idea ha.
     
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    What carb are you trying to put on your engine....and why?
     
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    Well I was looking at the Webber progressive two bbl set up. And just wwant additional information
     
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    How many other mods are you planning to do to this engine? Unless you are planning on headers, a cam, and other mods....I don't think you will gain a lot with a two barrel carb.
     
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    The adapter will work on your existing 6 cylinder manifold but will restrict the flow of the progressive 2bbl unless you have the intake on the manifold machined. I noticed a slight improvement in mine without the machine work but still can't spin the wheels. It also tends to run a little rich so re-jetting the carb might be an option.
     
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    I figured it'd need a lot of work to notice a major difference I jist wamted to try something new
     
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    Is there a link available that discusses price of v8 swap or any recommendations for a certain type of v8
     
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    Check out this site. Loads of good info on ford strait six performance.
    http://www.fordsix.com/tech.php
     
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    Thanks. The carb section took me bback to classic inlines where i was reading ha. Thanks
     
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