This was a bit more than a carb/ intake swap but it is on a 318. For MY purposes it was a huge wake up for that engine.
83 D250 2wd 727 3.23 and 32" rubber (235/85-16 10 ply). It ran more than decent for what it was and how it got used stock, as I bought it.
I swapped EQ heads into it, a...
For less you can send it to one of 2 places and have it remanned. Damper doctor and damper dudes. I've used both.
And you will prevent another "made in China" part from going on your car . .
But if you have another reason ( such as "need to replace the carb anyway because existing one is a lean burn version that doesn't have provision for vac advance nipple...) go for it, it definitely won't hurt.
I'm in exactly that position with my 78 fury.
Depends on the particular 4 barrel
I had one one time that was completely bone stock, in a heavy Cordoba with 2.76 gears and swapping out only for a 2bbl 360 carb from the original (engine was a junkyard pull verified 40k mile lean burn engine, I put the original {dead} 360's intake carb and...
Of all people you should know ...
Just say on the mild side ..
Also because cam numbers still make my head spin... I've tried and tried and tried to understand them
I see youre also from Illinois? Frankfort? I grew up next door, in Monee, my Mom still lives there.
I'm now in Kankakee county, Limestone actually. Work in watseka down near Jeff alder.
Close in age too, I'm 56...
Crete Monee HS class of 85
That AMC wagon you got is cool too.
Ive never been a Ford fan but I'd so rather drive a 70s maverick than the sorry excuse that Ford is currently calling a "maverick"
Id rather even drive a pinto than anything Ford sells new today
That 5th digit can't be an "0"
I think aspens started with N, volares started with an H
I could have that reversed. Haven't looked at the vin on mine lately.
Looks like you bought a 78 Aspen.
5th digit is a letter that designates original engine size.
Sure it isn't a "c" which would mean a...