Re: 850 DP vs dual 4's

[Steve Chervinsky <63hemipolara@xxxxxxxxx>]

When I met Ramcharger, Mike Buckel after him picking my '63 as his
choice as best of show I mentioned to him that I just have to find a
crossram to complete the super stock look. His EXACT words were, "Why
do you want to add another problem to your car? 2 carbs, 2 problems."
He said that my vac secondary 850 is the best for drivability and all
around performance. I took his advice to heart and had a close buddy
who's been tuning carbs for 40+ years tune up my carb to perfection. I
think as a Ramcharger and Chrysler engine development engineer, Mike
knows what he's talking about. I still love the look of the crossram,
lust after one, but all around drivability can't be beat with a
properly tuned carb.

My $0.02 passing on what was offered to me by a legend.

Steve.


>
> As you probably know I've been playing with the dual quads on my little poly
> for several years. I can't compare it to a single 4bbl as I never had one on
> this engine. I found that I hated progressive linkage. I also found that it
> was best to tune the carbs at the track by timeslips. When we tuned it a bit
> on the dyno, till the electrical died, we had the AF ratio leaner. The car
> doesn't like leaner at all. I picked up alot in the 1/8th by just running it
> richer every time until the times started going in reverse.
>
> Single four is probably easier and most likely will use a bit less fuel if
> you're always standing on it. BUT it sure has a big draw at cruise night! I
> think with the right components and tune the 2X4's have a better potential
> to perform. Just enjoy the project and do whatever rings your bell.
>
> Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies
>


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