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2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:26 pm
by dvonk
ive heard of replacing the stock 2bbl intake manifold/carb on a 1958 Special with a 4bbl manifold/carb from the large series. the manifold seems as simple as just bolting it on. obviously, the engine compression ratios on the small & large series are different; however, wasnt the 4bbl carb an option on the Special?
the carburetor throttle linkages & lines (fuel, etc.) would have to be altered to fit the larger carburetor, but the whole process seems feasible in my mind. has anyone done this to their 2bbl, or am i way off base?
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2015 7:38 pm
by Boots43
I just picked up the 4 barrel intake and will be searching for the correct carb. next. I hope the linkage is not to difficult. I will let you know how it goes.
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2015 10:59 am
by dvonk
nice! looking forward to seeing the results.
if you get a chance, maybe post some pictures as well for posterity.
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2015 4:32 pm
by Boots43
This is a picture of the four barrel intake. Apparently these are very hard to come by.
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 5:06 pm
by dvonk
most excellent. looking forward to seeing it mounted!
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:55 pm
by Boots43
Might be a little while. I just purchased a Rochester 4GC 4 barrel carb. I think it came off a Super. I have to get a rebuild kit for it and go from there.
Re: 2bbl/4bbl Intake Manifold Compatibility
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 11:34 am
by Boots43
Just received the 4 barrel carb. Ordered the rebuild kit, time to tear apart to soak and get it clean before the rebuild.
