RE: Fw: 361 performance 1965 Coronet 500

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

They are very easy to work on and the carb kits aren't too expensive 
either. I am at the point where I can remove and replace everything in 
both carbs and get them back together and running in an hour. They are 
user friendly. Believe me I'm no pro either.

Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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David Rodgers wrote:
> 
> Rich
> I looked and it is a 1406 so it must be a 600cfm.
> 
> Thanks  Dave
> 
> --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > From: Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: RE: Fw: 361 performance  1965 Coronet 500
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 12:29 PM
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> > There's a number stamped on the pass side front mounting
> > tab. Stuff like=20
> > 1400, 1403, 1406, etc.. If it's an electric choke Performer
> > series carb=20
> > a 1406 is 600cfm and 1411 is 750cfm. You can look in a
> > Summit catalog or=20
> > any parts catalog and check it out. Of course you can also
> > hit the=20
> > Edelbrock website. It can make a difference to your
> > choices.
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> > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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> > David Rodgers wrote:
> > >=20
> > > I the car has an edelbrock carb probably about 650cfm
> > and I am wondering=20
> > > wh=3D
> > > at cam to do go with that would give me good low end
> > torque and decent=20
> > > perf=3D
> > > ormance over a mid range.=A0 I don't want a drag
> > car but something that is=20
> > > pe=3D
> > > rforming a little better.=A0 Thanks Dave
> > >=20
> > > --- On Mon, 8/31/09, Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
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> > > > From: Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Subject: Re: Fw: 361 performance=A0 1965
> > Coronet 500
> > > > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Date: Monday, August 31, 2009, 2:33 AM
> > > > Hi Dae,
> > > >=3D20
> > > > Welcome to the group.
> > > >=3D20
> > > > Starting with the rear-end gear ratio is a good
> > > > start.=3DA0 Give it a try and see how well it
> > works.
> > > >=3D20
> > > > --Tom
> > > >=3D20
> > > > david rodgers wrote:
> > > > > --- On Sat, 8/29/09, David Rodgers <drodgers2003@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >=3D20
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> > > > >> From: David Rodgers <drodgers2003@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >> Subject: 361 performance=3DA0 1965 Coronet
> > 500
> > > > >> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > > >> Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009, 3:35
> > PM
> > > > >> I am new to the group and just wanted
> > > > >> to ask a few questions.=3DA0 I just
> > purchased a
> > > > 1965
> > > > >> Coronet 500 with 42K on it with a 361
> > v8. It has
> > > > had an
> > > > >> Edelbrock carb with correct dual exhaust
> > installed
> > > > on
> > > > >> it.=3DA0 The engine runs pretty fair but I
> > am
> > > > wondering
> > > > >> what I can do to get it closer to the
> > performance
> > > > of a
> > > > >> 383.=3DA0 It has factory A/C so I am
> > pretty sure
> > > > the rear
> > > > >> axle ratio is a 2.76 so I thought about
> > going to a
> > > > 3.23 that
> > > > >> I have in my garage from a 67
> > Coronet.=3DA0 I
> > > > want better
> > > > >> low end torque but keeping the car still
> > smooth
> > > > to
> > > > >> drive.=3DA0 Any thought I would
> > appreciate
> > > > it.=3DA0 The
> > > > >> car is pretty original except for one
> > > > repaint.=3DA0 Thanks
> > > > >> again.=3DA0 Dave
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> > Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
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Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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