I recently changer the original 2bbl carb and manifold from my 66 Coronet 500 361ci. I picked up a year correct Mopar 4bbl manifold and chose the Edelbrock 1406 to pair with it.
Definitely an improvement. The original 2bbl just didn't have enough "***", I'm not sure if the original carb (Carter B&B) performed better back in 66, but I was unable to get it to a point of satisfaction.
The Edelbrock could't have gone easier...bolted directly to the manifold. and started up in about 5 seconds...no adjustments needed and the Coronet moves now. I don't care about burning rubber up the street, but it's nice to know that it could.
The original air cleaner ( that I really like) can't fit now as the throat plate is about 4-3/4" in dia and the Edelbrock is 5-1/4" dia. The original air cleaner was always very close to the hood insulator, so an adapter would not have room.
Does anyone know of a throat plate that would work with the original top?
What has worked? or does everyone go to the carb specific air cleaner and loose the look?
Definitely an improvement. The original 2bbl just didn't have enough "***", I'm not sure if the original carb (Carter B&B) performed better back in 66, but I was unable to get it to a point of satisfaction.
The Edelbrock could't have gone easier...bolted directly to the manifold. and started up in about 5 seconds...no adjustments needed and the Coronet moves now. I don't care about burning rubber up the street, but it's nice to know that it could.
The original air cleaner ( that I really like) can't fit now as the throat plate is about 4-3/4" in dia and the Edelbrock is 5-1/4" dia. The original air cleaner was always very close to the hood insulator, so an adapter would not have room.
Does anyone know of a throat plate that would work with the original top?
What has worked? or does everyone go to the carb specific air cleaner and loose the look?
