Carb for super six conversion

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does anybody know if this carb will work for super six conversion? Thanks

Alan

NOS CARTER BBD CARBURETOR 8294S 1978 CHRYSLER DODGE PLYMOUTH 318 ENGINE A/T | eBay
I don't know,but I have carb and Mani for a 74 for sale

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I have a nice 318 carburetor without the O2 sensor feedback. It's a nice core. I can clean it up and kit it for you........if you're not in a big hurry.
 
Sure,
That would be great!

How much?


Alan

Heck I ain't usin the thing. How bout 20 for the core, whatever the kit costs, 20 labor plus shippin? I work at O'Reilly, so I will let you have the kit at my cost. But let me inspect it good first and make sure it's complete.
 
Heck I ain't usin the thing. How bout 20 for the core, whatever the kit costs, 20 labor plus shippin? I work at O'Reilly, so I will let you have the kit at my cost. But let me inspect it good first and make sure it's complete.
Sure! That would be great!


Thanks
 
Sure! That would be great!


Thanks

Ok, here it is. Only thing I can notice missing is the linkage from the throttle bracket to the float bowl vent. You can see my two fingers marking where each end of that linkage would go. I can make one from pictures. That's no biggie. It has a little surface rust here and there. I can soak those pieces in evap-o-rust. The throttle blades are free and the choke works freely. Maybe @slantsixdan can tell us about what year it is or if it will work for your slant six. I don't want to sell you something that might not be good.

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Oh and it also needs a new choke pull off. I tested it and it's no good, so that would be a little extra expense......providing I can find one.
 
Oh and it also needs a new choke pull off. I tested it and it's no good, so that would be a little extra expense......providing I can find one.


I hope that will work for super six

I appreciated ate the help.
I’m renting a house and don’t really have a place to work on that...plus, I’d rather leave it to the pros...
 
I hope that will work for super six

I appreciated ate the help.
I’m renting a house and don’t really have a place to work on that...plus, I’d rather leave it to the pros...

I looked around Ebay and there are several just like mine on there that are the price this would about add up to that are new remans. Sellers have great feedback. If Dan thinks this type will work, I think one of those would be a better choice, because they are ready to go with all the right parts in one spot. I would love to build this one for you, but honestly, I think those remans are a better deal and you would probably have a better product.
 
Here is an example. I don't know if this one will work or not. I do know that a lot of guys use the 318 carburetor on the slant, but it needs to be the "right one". There are a LOT more on there in this price range, so I am sure you can find one. Mine is gonna add up to about the same or a little more considering it needs that linkage and the choke pull off.

Carburetor Carb Fit DODGE CHRYSLER 318 V8 5.2L 1967-1980 CARTER BBD Zinc Alloy | eBay
 
Is there no way to make it work?

Really, there isn't. A feedback carb will not provide good performance, economy, or driveability. You could probably cobble together a feedback system—some of the '81-'87 Slant-6s had it, notably in California—but even when all parts of the system are present they don't run very well. The priority there was squeaking, at absolute minimum cost, past the new-vehicle emissions certification tests so they could be offered for first sale. Everything else (performance, economy, driveability, fixability) was out the window.

Do you know where I can get a good carb that doesn’t need a rebuild?

It's grown much more difficult than it used to be. "Remanufactured" carburetors tend to be a waste of money (junk), and the internet is flooded with cheap and nasty Chinese knockoff BBDs (such as the one RustyRatRod linked) that I would not let anywhere near my car for safety reasons (don't feel like watching my car burn down, especially not if it's in my garage at the time).

From time to time suitable carbs go by on eBay. Such as this one. Save yourself a lot of hassle and go ahead and get the № 1232 Electric choke kit right off the bat.
 
Really, there isn't. A feedback carb will not provide good performance, economy, or driveability. You could probably cobble together a feedback system—some of the '81-'87 Slant-6s had it, notably in California—but even when all parts of the system are present they don't run very well. The priority there was squeaking, at absolute minimum cost, past the new-vehicle emissions certification tests so they could be offered for first sale. Everything else (performance, economy, driveability, fixability) was out the window.



It's grown much more difficult than it used to be. "Remanufactured" carburetors tend to be a waste of money (junk), and the internet is flooded with cheap and nasty Chinese knockoff BBDs (such as the one RustyRatRod linked) that I would not let anywhere near my car for safety reasons (don't feel like watching my car burn down, especially not if it's in my garage at the time).

From time to time suitable carbs go by on eBay. Such as this one. Save yourself a lot of hassle and go ahead and get the № 1232 Electric choke kit right off the bat.


Thank you so much Dan... you are truly the guru...

I already did the Hei conversion, and what a difference!
My goal is to get a bit more bottom end.
I actually drive this car all the time.
Btw, this is the baby you are helping

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Sweet car! The 2bbl will sharpen up its performance considerably.
Thanks!

I also have Ralley wheels (14x6 front and 15X7 back), that I'm about to put on it.

I bought the car from the original owner with 90K original miles...80 something year old man, only drove it to church on sundays type thing.
 
Sweet car! The 2bbl will sharpen up its performance considerably.
I also already took the exhaust up to 2 1/4" with a "Y" pipe to turbo mufflers and chrome tips out the end. That made a difference in addition to having just the right amount of hum with out being obnoxious
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