Carb lines - Just for fun

I thought I'd share: Carb Fuel Line Upgrade = 5/16" to 3/8".
I've a 408 stroker project that I purchased about a years ago (72 Duster). The fun factor is it has a six-pack setup which uses the Ford style carbs (Ford = mech ..vs.. Mopar = vacuum). The Ford style is a bit tricky since the end carbs aren't vacuum-actuated like our mopars.... so cam profile and carb tuning are crucial in order to get the BIG punch when you slap them open. When properly tuned, they spank the sluggish responding mopar setup (sorry). But hey; these are the carbs mopar sold for several years thru their Direct Connection division as race only. CamMotion cams came up with a custom grind that would maintain a stump-puller vacuum signal by having only 20 degrees overlap: cam is a solid, 244 dur, 538" lift, 112 CL adv 4 degrees. On paper it looks like a great match for this setup...only the dyno will be the judge.

Anyway, during my process of fixing &/or making things 'right' on this engine, the carb fuel lines were definately on the list. The original line setup looked like it came off a Coleman stove, was restrictive and just plain ugh! Even though it's debatable 'if' moving to the larger 3/8" lines will produce any extra ponies (given the carbs, and moderate cam), the wow-factor is all a part of having a six-pack.... and we all want some wow out of our muscle cars...right? So a buddy made a nice fuel distribution block, and I fab'd my new line out of 5052 aluminum, using all AN-6 fittings. Attached are a few before & after pics. It'll be headed to the dyno in a few weeks and we're looking for around 435 hp at the tires once the carbs are dialed-in.
Wish me luck. :cheers: