I have the super 6 intake, carb/cleaner and kick down linkage, what other parts do I need for the conversion? Heard about special bolts and exhaust manifold. Trying to get this conversion done over the weekend and not a long week project.
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j par
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Yeah I always start out thinking it's going to take one or two days myself if I get everything all lined up first. Bahahaha LOL!!!
My recommendation is you have a confirmed alternate mode of transportation for work on Monday.....
I just say this because sometimes header bolts are older rusty and have a tendency to break and turn what was thought to be he a quick weekend job into a week-long nightmare. Absolutely not trying to discourage you here but the minute that I personally say I need something done in a certain time guarantees disaster.
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It is very much worth your while to get the good gaskets for the manifolds-to-head and intake-to-exhaust junctions.
Manifold hardware, see here. General manifold install info, see here.
Exhaust manifolds aren't different 1bbl vs. 2bbl, they're different by production year. Only the '73-up exhaust manifolds will accept the factory-type choke thermostat, but a № 1232 Electric choke kit is better than the factory setup and fits on any exhaust manifold.
Assuming you're installing in an A-body you'll need a shorter throttle cable. For the early type (through '75ish) with the round metal ferrule where it fits into the firewall, the cable you need is this one. For '76-up with the square plastic ferrule, it's this one.
Kickdown linkage: good, but note the lever on the transmission itself is different for the 1bbl vs. 2bbl linkage; mismatch will prevent you adjusting correctly for appropriate up- and downshift behaviour. See this thread for other kickdown options as needed.
Manifold hardware, see here. General manifold install info, see here.
Exhaust manifolds aren't different 1bbl vs. 2bbl, they're different by production year. Only the '73-up exhaust manifolds will accept the factory-type choke thermostat, but a № 1232 Electric choke kit is better than the factory setup and fits on any exhaust manifold.
Assuming you're installing in an A-body you'll need a shorter throttle cable. For the early type (through '75ish) with the round metal ferrule where it fits into the firewall, the cable you need is this one. For '76-up with the square plastic ferrule, it's this one.
Kickdown linkage: good, but note the lever on the transmission itself is different for the 1bbl vs. 2bbl linkage; mismatch will prevent you adjusting correctly for appropriate up- and downshift behaviour. See this thread for other kickdown options as needed.
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