looking for intake carb / manifold recommendations for 318 1973 La block

fulltank said
I'm finally getting closer to the completion of my almost stock 68 Dart convertible, I've been out of the street rod mechanical side for a few years.

Welcome back to hot rodding! Congratulations!

fulltank said
I'm looking for recommendations for a street cruiser set up, the original 318 block had been replaced with a 73 LA 318 it has a mild cam in it the rest all factory 73.
I have installed 340 exhaust manifolds and I'm looking to upgrade to improve starting and overall reliability is very important along with a little more punch is always nice!

Advance the timing. This will help with starting and add noticeable pep to the engine/car.

fulltank said
It has a 3sp 904 and dreaming of an overdrive set up one day

There is a full blown thread on this.

fulltank said
1-I'm leaning towards the AVS2 for the carb... thoughts?

Excellent street carb. A 650 will do you well.

fulltank said
2- any thoughts on an intake manifold and what if any modifications will be required ?

An OEM cast iron 4bbl intake is probably the cheapest followed by an Edelbrock Performer. No mods needed for ether intake. You MAY (I didn’t ever need to do this mod….) need a square metal spacer for the AVS carb which Edelbrock sells.

Do use a thick .333 or so Edelbrock carb gasket to keep the carb cool and avoid fuel percolation to a minimum. I see this gasket as a must. It mimics the factory carb to intake gasket Chrysler used.

fulltank said
3- it has a mechanical points possible conversion to electronic ignition but prefer to keep it close to stock appearance if possible.

Nothing wrong with points. Find quality parts to use. Adding a MSD (which I can’t stand) or equivalent multi spark ignition will aid in quicker, better starting and fuel economy.

fulltank said
Your expertise is appreciated tks

Just ask the board and don’t worry about nothin.