Generator cradle here!! Inquiry on 2-4barrel set-up

[dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Dieter, I remember we had discussed your situation in the past.  THe original 
331 w/ single carb was certainly not slow (I am sure it was thirsty).  So, the 
problem you had was most likely due to a bad carburetor rather than a design 
improvement due to the dual carb.  1000 cfms is certainly extremely overkill 
for a small 331 (especially if you have the original cam).  My guess is that a 
single carburetor would work better for your car regarding economy and low 
speed response, and given your stock cam, may have little to no effect on the 
upper end (ie, at 4500-5000 rpm, the valvetrain and head will be your main 
restriction rather than the carburetor).  

I understand that your system now works and looks good, so I am sure you will 
hesitate to change it now.  I would probably do the same thing.  But if Dougs 
single carb setup works, he might not get any benefit (other than under-hood 
looks) by doing the conversion, unless he also replaces the cam, and may be 
some exhaust work...

D^2

Quoting "Dietz800@xxxxxxx" <Dietz800@xxxxxxx>:

> Doug
> 
> I converted my 55  2door  331 single 4 barrel setup into a Weiand intake
> 
> manifold and 2 -4 barrel  Edelbrock carbs. I kept the original camshaft
> and 
> decided on 500 cfm's per carburetor. She was slow and thirsty before but
> now 
> she is fast and thirsty.