Which after market performance Carby?

[Dodgy Dick]

What would be best recommended brand/size Carby for a mild cam 1969 LA 318 TO SUIT a WEIAND WE18022 Stealth square bore dual plane manifold. ??
I guess there are many ideas,
R

 

[LocuMob]

I like an Edelbrock AFB 600cfm for a 318. Set pretty close right out of the box. Bolt it on and go.

 

[1978 NYB]

Eddie 1406 with an electric choke. 600 cfm which is more than enough. Bolt on it and enjoy without making any adjustments.

 

[Welder guy]

I agree with the other members edelbrock 600 with electric choke

 

[Turboomni]

In case you don't think it is big enough I run that 600cfm 1406 on my stock 440 with no problems.

 

[rapidtrans]

I’ve been looking at the Eddys w/elec choke for the Monaco. Edelbrock likes to recommend the 750 for my 383 though a 600 should fit and perform fine.

 

[Turboomni]

When I looked up the spec on the Eddy carb on my 440 as it came from the previous owner I was appalled. 600cfm on a 440?? WTF? I looked further into their data and found that the carb would start to show a restriction on a 440 at 6300 rpms and up. I never run my stock 440 up there. I also figured the carb I had would atomize the fuel better and more precisely at idle to mid throttle better than a 750 or 800 cfm monster.

 

[FURYGT]

I bought my green '68 Sport Fury with a 383 in '98 with an Eddy 1406 electric choke 600 cfm carb already on it and the only thing that I have done to it is make the mixture a little richer when I went racing for a weekend. I think this is a fantastic carb and a perfect choice for you.

 

[Dodgy Dick]

Hey Guys, I'm lapping this all up, seems there is consensus that the 1406 elec "Eddy" is the way to go. I guess throttle linkages would be the next hurdle?
R

 

[LocuMob]

If going from 2bbl to 4bbl, you can get the correct linkage off a donor.

 

[Dodgy Dick]

Donor cars here are rarer than a Trump fan AND further complicated by my Aussie Fury 111 being a factory RHD not the Wrong Hand Side,
He He!!
P.S So Ok, just bought my Weiand 8022 Manifold on Aussie Ebay now researching the Carby you 'all have recommended.
Thanks,
R

 

[LocuMob]

If you can weld, you just move it up and out, can't remember if it needs to go forward a bit. That's what I've done the last few times I swapped in a 4bbl.

 

[OKDart]

If buying a new Edelbrock, you'll need this.....
Edelbrock Throttle Lever Adapters for Performer Carburetors 1481
And this is supposed to extend the kickdown linkage.....
Edelbrock Intake Manifold Installation Accessories 8004
The Street Demon is a great street carb, excellent throttle response.....
Demon Carburetion Street Demon Carburetors 1900

 

[rapidtrans]

Those adaptors are for 2bbl to 4bbl applications i take it. The 1406 looks like a direct replacement of my Carter AFB 4bbl.

 

[OKDart]

I was replying to the first post, he has a 318. I don't think any LA 318 in '69 or any year was available with a 4 barrel. If it's a '69, it'll be a 2 barrel, so the top rod will need to be extended if adding a 4 barrel.

You will still need the throttle lever adapter either way on the Edelbrock Carb, I think they are set up for a Chevy. You need to keep the geometry right for the kickdown linkage.