1962 Biscayne project

[La Hot Rods]

Just a little update on the engine. Tom has dropped the line more than twice about we need to install the M/T power ram intake, well me not to be the one to disappoint I have picked it up.
The CC roller tip rockers won't clear the valve springs so Tom picked up some Scorpion's.
If I can get over this head cold, I will make the trip to the shop and test out the new parts.

This sounds like it could be fun and interesting challenge, the first will a pair of carburetors it seem that all the pairs we have are to big being it's going to be a street car, bet this will turn some heads.

 

[Phil Reed]

Hopefully!!!!!

 

[benchseat4speed]

Psssst.....Guess what....my name is james and I have an M/T crossram on my 62 Biscayne....

 

[La Hot Rods]

So, been looking at this intake and it is basically two intakes, on for each side cast into one.
I see that tuning this will be like tuning two 4 cylinders engines hooked to the same crank.
With this engine just being a bored 409 I have two 200+ inch 4 cylinders, so carburetors shouldn't need to be very large in my thinking.
Going through my stash, I have two 390 cfm Holley,s one complete and one just the body.
In my carburetor shopping I found these 450 vacuum secondary Quick Fuel 4 barrels that could be the ticket.
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/carburetors/quick_fuel/slayer_series/parts/SL-450-VSTRR
I also have two 600 vacuum secondary carburetors, but would take at least 450 bucks to fix them, not sure that is cost effective and maybe on the too big for this engine. All the AFB carburetors I can get my hands on are 750s.

Thinking some shear plates under the carburetors to help with the reversion and with the 450s I can tie the secondary diaphragms together so they open together.
This could be fun.

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

I'm interested in learning what others are thinking on this one .

Here's a set of Holleys I spotted on Ebay that are 450 cfm:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Holley-Car...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Not sure if those are viable options as starter carbs.

I have a matched pair of 600 cfm Holleys on that SBC crossram, but that might be too much carb for this close-to-stock build.

I also have a matched pair of vintage Carter 3361/3362s that are 500 cfm.

Both sets would need to be rebuilt.

This M/T intake is providing a new learning experience for sure!

 

[La Hot Rods]

The factory AFBs , would have to be a pair of rears to work on this intake.
I am going to ask around and see if I can come up with another 390 Holley.

 

[55Brodie]

Dare I say, don't overlook a couple of small Motorcraft/Autolite 4 barrel carbs. They are pretty decent mixers and shouldn't break the bank.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Sure seem funny that I would be looking for smaller carburetors.

 

[chevytaylor]

I'd go with the two 600 Holleys you have

 

[jdk971]

i have a new toilet that flushes less water than gas that duel 750's would flush. jim

 

[pvs409]

Tom,
I have a full set of the rectangular Belair trim pieces for your interior door and 1/4 panel pieces
Might have to paint them.
Paul

 

[La Hot Rods]

Finally got the rocker arm fitment lined out.
Now with or national holiday come up Tuesday, I plan to get this engine installed in the car.
So everyone is invited to Toms man shed on Tuesday for the celebration.

 

[Phil Reed]

Let everyone know the address James!!!!!!!!

 

[La Hot Rods]

Phil, did you forget the way there?

 

[Phil Reed]

I got so screwed up trying to get there James!!!!

 

[La Hot Rods]

 

[63 dream'n]

Eye candy ...........engine porn!

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

I am clearing out the lower level this weekend to make room for her arrival .

We might just mock up the bell housing and trans for now. Need to get the flywheel turned, etc.

Getting that weight in place will help when I compress the springs and take the rest of the front suspension apart .


Woo hoo!

 

[Don Jacks]

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Looks like a great place for a couple of Holley throttle body EFI units to me!

 

[Tom Kochtanek]

It's a fairly stock W build. Truck block with stock crank, KB-Ikon forged pistons in BBC rods. Heads are 583s that sat atop my SS car for 12,000 miles (and now freshened up by James). The M/T cross ram was just to be different. James reminded me we had a spare 1962 hood that could be cut up to allow a fresh breath of air for whatever carb choice we make .