I'd THINK it would mess up the calibration of the fuel air mixture. The primary bores are about the same size anyway so there would not be much to gain unless you put a smaller carb on. Keeping your foot off the floor would have the same effect.... KerryP Patch panels fabricated Pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx dte.net/57imperial Imperials -- 50 Limo, 57 roadster, 61's, 62, 68 Convert, 73, a 66 300 and a bunch of lesser marques ----- Original Message ----- From: A. Foster <monkeypuzzle1@xxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 11:18 PM Subject: IML: Fw: Square Bore Vs. Spread Bore > > > > Hello All; > This seams like a stupid question but is there a way, in theory, to > convert a square bore carberetor into a spread bore? I am just thinking on > my feet here but could the air flow through the primaries of a square bore > be restricted to achieve a similar effect to a spread bore? Would it make a > difference? > Thanks > Best Regards > Arran Foster > 1954 Imperial Newport > Needing A Left Side Taillight bezel and other trim parts. > > > >