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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 04:47 AM
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1bbl to 2bbl??

I currently have a 1bbl carb and wanted to know what all I need to do and get to upgrade to a 2bbl? 1980 F100 300ci 4.9l L6
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Here is some ideas...

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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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There are adapters out there that would allow you to put a 2bbl carb on the stock intake, but most who have done this report it's a waste of time. The stock intake won't flow any more air than the 1bbl carb will. So, I advise against trying it, as it usually ends in disappointment.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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the carb I have on there is crap and wanted to try a 2bbl, I've been looking into getting a Holley 1bbl rebuilt, and Holley 2bbl rebuilt, I'm also looking into Carter Carbs, and maybe Edelbrock, any suggestions for a carb?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Bwillden24
the carb I have on there is crap and wanted to try a 2bbl, I've been looking into getting a Holley 1bbl rebuilt, and Holley 2bbl rebuilt, I'm also looking into Carter Carbs, and maybe Edelbrock, any suggestions for a carb?
I'd suggest you rebuild the one you have and put it on. The 2 bbl. is going to disappoint you.
If you buy a reman 1 bbl, buy the one that is listed for your truck, and keep your old one until you know the new one works right. that way, if you have trouble with the reman (happens) you still have something to run the truck while they fix/replace the reman.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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I will look into a rebuild kit for my 1bbl and also into a reman 1bbl, thanks for the input.

If anyone else has input feel free to post.
 
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I was researching and decided to just go with rebuilding my carb instead of buying a rebuit one or new one.
 
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