What If, Question?

April 20, 2005, 06:18:37 PM

Does anyone know if, with a change to a 4BBL manifold and a early front timing cover, plus a distributor, could a late dual port 3.8L/4.2L V6 be used to replace a '83 carb'd engine. I know you would have to plug the injector ports and use a cam with the correct dist gear on it, but am I missing something else. This would be for a drag race T'Bird only, no street running! Anybody got ideas? Fred

Re: What If, Question?

Reply #1 – April 20, 2005, 09:56:14 PM

You'd probably need to make your own intake - I'm not aware of any split port intakes that will work with a carb. You can use a 4.2 bottom end for a bit more displacement - your single-port heads will bolt on

Re: What If, Question?

Reply #2 – April 20, 2005, 10:18:01 PM

Thunder Chicken, According to MORANA's (moranav6racing.com) website, he going to modify intakes for use with a Holley. My major concern is drive for a distributor and I do not use a computer, just a Mallory Ignition. No ECU! Fred