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==Induction== For induction, the factory single barrel carbs flow between 150-200 CFM, so a 2bbl really wakes them up. Holley 5200 2bbl's (a licensed version of the Weber 32/36 carb) work well. Several places online have carb adapters for them. Another approach is to have a machine shop mill off the 1V carb flange from the intake manifold, creating a flat surface on the intake manifold "log" to which a fabricated adapter plate can be mounted. The other advantage of using a Holley 5200 is that the readily available Weber 32/36 jets fit this carb. (Any 5200 you buy will most likely need to be re-jetted as it was probably intended for a 4 cylinder engine.) If you decide to go this route, buy one with an electric choke and an anti-dieseling solenoid ('86 Ford 2.3L, for example) and save yourself a lot of grief. K&N makes a couple of air cleaners that are designed for this carb. The shorter one will definitely clear the hood, but the taller one may work if you keep the other clearances tight. Holley 2300 2bbl carbs also work well, adapters are also available, but again, direct mounting to the intake manifold is the better option. A carb with about 500 CFM for a boosted/turbo application or about 350 CFM for a N/A application is desired. ===Turbocharging=== Turbochargers have become popular for these engines; a smaller T4 will do nicely. A J-pipe up to the turbo from a factory manifold will work, and is simple to install. A Garrett GT28 inlet adapter flange (2-bolt style) has an integrated O-ring and, with very slight enlargement of the bolt holes, will bolt directly to the stock carb flange on the early "small log" head. This allows you to connect a turbo outlet directly to the manifold in a draw-thru setup. This flange can be found easily from many online vendors with a Google search. Some of the basics for turbocharging are: *Fuel pressure must rise on a 1:1 ratio with boost pressure with a blow through type carb. *Carbs have to be modified by installing a nitrophyl float and removing the choke in most applications. *Modifications to the fuel curve may be required.
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