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Originally Posted by seuadr
mmhhmmm mmmhhmmm i recognize the word carb and backfire. 
in all seriousness though - if it doesn't have that carb, i could also look for one. I've not spent much time looking at carbs for 4 wheeled vehicles, but, i've adjusted plenty for motorcycles and small engines so i'm sure between my limited experience, you fine folks on the internet, and access to some older friends that have built a lot of performance oriented cars back in the day we can work something out.
i'm also looking into stand alone EFI kits - just not sure if they are worth it.
which actually reminds me - i can't find any empirical evidence, but it has been suggested a number of times that the 318 in that likely has an RV cam which is aimed less at HP and more at torque and efficiency. that sounds attractive.
i HAVE found that i can retrofit a 42RH/A500 or R46RH/A518 and lockup converter with automatic switching using a couple pressure solenoids and a vacuum actuated switch, so that is pretty attractive, since it'll bolt right up. Not sure what the stock rear end ratio is, but, the stock version of the van came with a Dana 60HD and a 4.10, so, probably the same - i could get a 3.55,3.2 or 2.94 so a number of options there.. |
Holley used to manufacture a fuel injection system which would bolt up the the 4-barrel intake manifold.
Edelbrock made a 'TORQUER' intake manifold designed for low end 'pulling' and fuel economy.
And HOOKER used to sell headers designed for a crossover ( x-pipe now ) and dual mufflers ( Walker ) with enough back pressure for low-end torque.
The post-energy crisis Torqueflites are bulletproof and at some date had the electric, full-lock-up torque converters which conserved fuel.
I suppose tires have come a long way as far as rolling resistance.