Stock '69 318, t-quad vs q-jet vs holley vs edelbrock?

remytherat said
I don't want to spend a ton on the performance upgrades, and I don't want to spend a ton on supporting upgrades to make way for more extreme upgrades.

Something that cruises well at 70 mph, not screaming down the highway.
As long as I can punch it at 30 and cruise to 80 in a jiffy i'm chill with it

Strongly leaning towards t-quad and 340/360 intake, exhaust first of course
Small primaries kinda just make sense for what I'm looking to do it seems like
Bottom line the thing has to be somewhat practical cuz I'm gonna drive the hell out of it

Excellent! Do the OEM 4bbl. intake and the earliest TQ you can get without any emissions stuff and as little vacuum ports as possible. The best header and exhaust kit system I’ve done is from Summit using their own Summit brand headers into their dual exhaust kit. 2-1/2 inch pipe will be perfectly fine.

The small primary TQ is perfect for your idea IMO. Just so you know if you don’t, there is an electric choke version and they have the small primary.

Do not worry about any port mismatch between intake and cylinder head.

Below, member George Jets shows an excellent set of posts that demonstrate a great execution. He knows the deal and is very good and knowledgeable about this. Following his example is a plus.

remytherat said
Going to stick with points and see if I can make it work, since if people could make em work in the 60s I don't see why I can't. That being said I have some experience with the pertronix modules which work incredibly well and I will probably install one at some point.

The points ignition is fine BUT parts are becoming hit and miss on quality. Finding OEM or other quality replacement parts can be done but can be a little pricey for what they are. Not that it would break your bank, just silly in price. It reminds me of price gouging on stuff. But the points will work great once you get it dialed in. No doubt.

After all of this, I’d say your good to go.

George Jets said
Stock 1969 318, 9.2:1 cr.
230 factory horse power.

Added 1406 Edelbrock 4 bbl on the stock 2 barrel manifold. (intake manifold ports match the 318 head ports)

Huge power and performance improvement, pass anything you want at 70+ mph on the freeway.

No restriction, no bog, fun to open the secondaries at will when you want more go.

Even the tone of the engine deepened up with the 4 bbl upgrade, now giving it the fuel that it needs. Remember the stock 2 barrel carbs are economy carbs.

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All this with stock 2 bbl. cam, stock exhaust manifolds, and single factory exhaust system, and stock points distributor.

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Go Man Go

The light Torque Thrust aluminum wheels are part of the secret that makes this setup perform, less rotating mass to spin up. More "Go" to the ground.

☆☆☆☆☆

Good show Mr. George Jets!