In article <lBVmi.9853$iN.1311@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, TS#15
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> wrote:
> The right intake depends on your driving style. I will tell you whatever
> intake you choose, your going to need to lose the Carter carb, as it
> just will not offer you the "snap" and performance that you really want
> out of a performance application. Let us know what your plans are for
> the truck once your done with it, whether you plan to take it to the
> track at all, or whether you just want a street cruiser with a little
> more umph and we can go from there.
>
> TS#15
While knowing your intended use is a good thing, I personally
wouldn't ditch that Carter too quickly. Holleys may have the limelight,
but for mild builds the Carter will do. Problem is most people don't
know what to do with them. If it runs well now, changing the intake and
exhaust will likely necessitate some retuning. To that end, you need
this:
http://tinyurl.com/3xfgyn
This author does know his stuff. What's happening with your Galaxie?
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>
>
> ivanogburn wrote:
> > I have a 1960 Ford F100 that I have installed a 1971 Lincoln 460. The
> > intake and exhaust are stock 1971 Lincoln. I have also installed a
> > 750cfm Carter carb and the truck has a 9in rear end, so it already
> > moves!.
> >
> > I am looking for suggestions as to the right intake and header to
> > install to go that extra step and push the engine.
> >
> > I am learning as I go - as all my past restorations were stock.
> > Help me become the rodder I want to be!
> >
> >
> > Thanks I van
> >
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