Captainkirk
Old School Mopar Warrior
OK, here we go.
First off, I've always been a Holley guy. My last current setup on my Duster was a Holley 650 douple-pumper perched on top of a Edelbrock Torker 340 (X-type) manifold. I was really surprised to hear so many here reflect negatively on the Torker, and there seems to be a large group of anti-Holley guys here as well. In the interest of being well-informed, I'd like to hear what you guys prefer, and most importantly, WHY. First, a little about the setup.
*'72 Duster (stock chassis)
* 8 3/4 Sure Grip
* A833 four speed
* stock rear springs and shackles and torsion bars (at this point)
* 340 std bore, should be running about 11:1 compression
* mildly ported stock heads, 1.88 intakes
* cam undecided yet. Might reuse the former cam as it had less than 5000 since new, as follows: .450/.475 lift, 298/308 duration. The cam grind is another subject for debate.
* Forged crank, stock rods
* TRW domed pistons with Speed Pro rings
* at present, Chrysler electronic ignition with Mr. Gasket quick advance curve springs, no vacuum advance, total advance set to 32 BTDC
* headers (to be determined) with duals and crossover
I know I could bolt on the Torker and the Holley and it would run very well. It did before. But I'd love to have a little exotica perched on top. The six pack setup I always dreamed about will set me back about 1800 bucks, which in my book is outrageous for the miniscule performance advantage I would gain. If I had money to burn it would be no contest. But I don't.
A 2X4 setup running an Offy manifold and two Edelbrock Performers or Thunder AVS's would set me back about 1200 bucks. That's still outrageous.
Fuel injection is worse yet, in the three grand arena. No thanks.
So; here's what I have to work with. I have three carbs available at present; the Holley 650 DP, a Carter AVS, and a TQ. I've all but eliminated the TQ from the mix due to the really goofy choke arrangement. I need a simple mechanical cable operated choke...period. (unless someone knows of a good mod for this).
I really haven't explored any other carb options. I love the tri-power idea, but unless there is a cheap aftermarket alternative, it may have to wait.
Now, as for manifolds; I saw in a thread recently many of you favored the Weiand Stealth over the Xcellerator, the Eddy RPM Air Gap, the Eddy Victor and the Mopar M1. Surprise! I never woulda thunk it, but that's why I'm asking. So, given what I have to work with, I'd appreciate any and all comments on my forthcoming build and will take all comments and suggestions under serious consideration. If you have a "favorite son", convince me!
First off, I've always been a Holley guy. My last current setup on my Duster was a Holley 650 douple-pumper perched on top of a Edelbrock Torker 340 (X-type) manifold. I was really surprised to hear so many here reflect negatively on the Torker, and there seems to be a large group of anti-Holley guys here as well. In the interest of being well-informed, I'd like to hear what you guys prefer, and most importantly, WHY. First, a little about the setup.
*'72 Duster (stock chassis)
* 8 3/4 Sure Grip
* A833 four speed
* stock rear springs and shackles and torsion bars (at this point)
* 340 std bore, should be running about 11:1 compression
* mildly ported stock heads, 1.88 intakes
* cam undecided yet. Might reuse the former cam as it had less than 5000 since new, as follows: .450/.475 lift, 298/308 duration. The cam grind is another subject for debate.
* Forged crank, stock rods
* TRW domed pistons with Speed Pro rings
* at present, Chrysler electronic ignition with Mr. Gasket quick advance curve springs, no vacuum advance, total advance set to 32 BTDC
* headers (to be determined) with duals and crossover
I know I could bolt on the Torker and the Holley and it would run very well. It did before. But I'd love to have a little exotica perched on top. The six pack setup I always dreamed about will set me back about 1800 bucks, which in my book is outrageous for the miniscule performance advantage I would gain. If I had money to burn it would be no contest. But I don't.
A 2X4 setup running an Offy manifold and two Edelbrock Performers or Thunder AVS's would set me back about 1200 bucks. That's still outrageous.
Fuel injection is worse yet, in the three grand arena. No thanks.
So; here's what I have to work with. I have three carbs available at present; the Holley 650 DP, a Carter AVS, and a TQ. I've all but eliminated the TQ from the mix due to the really goofy choke arrangement. I need a simple mechanical cable operated choke...period. (unless someone knows of a good mod for this).
I really haven't explored any other carb options. I love the tri-power idea, but unless there is a cheap aftermarket alternative, it may have to wait.
Now, as for manifolds; I saw in a thread recently many of you favored the Weiand Stealth over the Xcellerator, the Eddy RPM Air Gap, the Eddy Victor and the Mopar M1. Surprise! I never woulda thunk it, but that's why I'm asking. So, given what I have to work with, I'd appreciate any and all comments on my forthcoming build and will take all comments and suggestions under serious consideration. If you have a "favorite son", convince me!