Question for the engine gurus

[1958 delivery]

I bought a 55 basically to flip. The seller didn't know jack about engines etc. He thought it had a 327 but it turns out to have a 265 with 327 camel hump heads and a performer intake. He put a new carb, a 750 Demon
My first thought is to replace carb with a 500 cfm Eddy. Question: do you think the 500 would make a noticeable driving difference over the oversized 750? I'm ready to pull the trigger on the carb but thought I'd get some opinions first.

 

[ragtp66]

Not only will it drive much better but it will be much better on gas.

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

Hey Mike.
I'm no expert but that combo that you have at the moment I think would be real lazy down low. Not real exciting to drive but then I suppose it depends on the cam and internals.
500cfm should wake it up response wise I would think.

Steve

Got pics of the car?

 

[1958 delivery]

I hear you, I'm just pondering if it's enough of an improvement to justify the $300 just for a flip. It is a pretty nice looking car though.

 

[models916]

What are the primary throttle blade sizes for the two carbs? That will tell if there will be a noticeable change.

 

[MRHP]

I would think the 500 would be easier to tune since it is sized properly. I would do it.

 

[blkblk63ss]

 

[1958 delivery]

Took the air cleaner off to see which model Demon, 750 mechanical secondary's and some one removed the choke Why do people do this stuff Puling the trigger on the Eddy 500. By the way on Ebay Pep Boys has the best price, they beat out Summit on this one I have a Holly 600 that I removed from a previous vehicle, same crap someone removed the choke.

 

[1958 delivery]

 

[LMBRJQ 60]

Nice looking car Mike.

What have you got it for sale for??

Steve

 

[1958 delivery]

Nice looking car Mike.

What have you got it for sale for??

Steve

Don't know yet. Have to install disc brakes,tires maybe wheels too, radiator, carb and see how it runs with the smaller carb. Hopefully that will do it.

 

[Ronnie Russell]

With so many companies offering disc brake packages,,,,,,,,, It must be a tough choice to make who to buy from....

 

[jim_ss409]

It looks like a nice car. I mean really nice.
I'm guessing the carb should help but with an older car like that you never know if maybe somebody has done something like installing a cam that's a little too big.
Anyway, the smaller carb should help no matter what. It's got to be worth a try and you can always sell the Demon carb.

 

[64ss409]

With so many companies offering disc brake packages,,,,,,,,, It must be a tough choice to make who to buy from....

 

[1958 delivery]

With so many companies offering disc brake packages,,,,,,,,, It must be a tough choice to make who to buy from....

I'm like most people, I buy the cheapest I can find

 

[Last 60]

Is it a three pedal car? Looks very good.

Lonnie

 

[tripower]

Nice looking rig. Keep us posted as to who you fin the best deal from on the brakes...

 

[skipxt4]

I think the answer, is right under Mile's nose. Very nice car.Only in California.

 

[1958 delivery]

Is it a three pedal car? Looks very good.

Lonnie

Has a slip and slide

 

[blkblk63ss]

I would bet you could sell as is and make money on it!!!!