77newyorker440
Well-Known Member
Hello,
Since the last time I posted: Fixed Speedometer Cable, new trans filter, fluid, and pan.
So I have a 77 New Yorker with the 440, and mine still has the stock Lean Burn System. My goal for this car is to have medium 440 performance but keep the luxury look of the car, so it will be a bit of a sleeper. However, I was wondering what I should do with the lean burn system, so I thought I would consult you all. Currently, it is pretty fast, took it for a bit of drive around the neighborhood the other day and it ran very well, but I feel that the 440 could be brought back to its 1960s power a bit more. Therefore what do you all think is the best plan of action? Should I keep the lean burn and do other upgrades like heads and exhaust? The other option would be getting a new 4 barrel (probably from Holley), or even a Holley Six Pack, and putting that on, along with removing the lean burn and adding a new distributor, ignition, and coil. I know a lot of the lean burns went bad, is there any clear way of telling if mine is still good? The carburetor acts up occasionally, if the gas pedal is floored the car will almost stall but it usually jumps forward after about 2 seconds of stall. Also, I have noticed that the lean burn seems to be pretty rare, so would it be worth it to keep it for the car show factor? Please put any opinions, concerns, or suggestions below.
Thanks, 77newyorker440
Since the last time I posted: Fixed Speedometer Cable, new trans filter, fluid, and pan.
So I have a 77 New Yorker with the 440, and mine still has the stock Lean Burn System. My goal for this car is to have medium 440 performance but keep the luxury look of the car, so it will be a bit of a sleeper. However, I was wondering what I should do with the lean burn system, so I thought I would consult you all. Currently, it is pretty fast, took it for a bit of drive around the neighborhood the other day and it ran very well, but I feel that the 440 could be brought back to its 1960s power a bit more. Therefore what do you all think is the best plan of action? Should I keep the lean burn and do other upgrades like heads and exhaust? The other option would be getting a new 4 barrel (probably from Holley), or even a Holley Six Pack, and putting that on, along with removing the lean burn and adding a new distributor, ignition, and coil. I know a lot of the lean burns went bad, is there any clear way of telling if mine is still good? The carburetor acts up occasionally, if the gas pedal is floored the car will almost stall but it usually jumps forward after about 2 seconds of stall. Also, I have noticed that the lean burn seems to be pretty rare, so would it be worth it to keep it for the car show factor? Please put any opinions, concerns, or suggestions below.
Thanks, 77newyorker440