tim7777
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I have a 1966 Mustang with the inline 6 cylinder 200 engine and thought this forum would be a perfect place to ask questions regarding a carburetor swap for my car.
Clifford Performance has a kit that will replace the current 1V carburetor that I have on my Mustang with a 2V Weber carburetor. I reached out to Clifford Performance via their website and was told that kit numbers 08-K200 or 08-K202 should work depending on the bolt spacing on my intake manifold where the carburetor mounts. I was also informed that I would not need to change out my distributor since it already has a Pertronix electronic ignition installed. I installed that upgrade a year or so ago in the original type Load-O-Matic distributor. At least I believe it’s a Load-O-Matic type distributor since it has the two small springs that are visible when you remove the distributor cap.
Note: I see that Vintage Inlines also has a similar kit that could be an option as well.
I was hoping to get feedback from those that are currently using this type of setup or have used it in the past. Was it as easy to install as it looks? Is this type of setup reliable for the inline 6 cylinder engine? Could I keep my current distributor (with Pertronix) as I was told via the feedback from Clifford Performance or would I need to change it out. Any words of wisdom when using a kit from Clifford Performance or Vintage Inlines? As we know, money doesn’t grow on trees so just wanted to get thoughts and feedback before moving forward.
Also, in case it is helpful to know, my Mustang has the C4 automatic transmission.
Thanks in advance for any and all comments, feedback and suggestions. Please know they are greatly appreciated.
P.S. If there is already a discussion on this topic and I missed it, please forgive the duplicate questions.
Clifford Performance has a kit that will replace the current 1V carburetor that I have on my Mustang with a 2V Weber carburetor. I reached out to Clifford Performance via their website and was told that kit numbers 08-K200 or 08-K202 should work depending on the bolt spacing on my intake manifold where the carburetor mounts. I was also informed that I would not need to change out my distributor since it already has a Pertronix electronic ignition installed. I installed that upgrade a year or so ago in the original type Load-O-Matic distributor. At least I believe it’s a Load-O-Matic type distributor since it has the two small springs that are visible when you remove the distributor cap.
Note: I see that Vintage Inlines also has a similar kit that could be an option as well.
I was hoping to get feedback from those that are currently using this type of setup or have used it in the past. Was it as easy to install as it looks? Is this type of setup reliable for the inline 6 cylinder engine? Could I keep my current distributor (with Pertronix) as I was told via the feedback from Clifford Performance or would I need to change it out. Any words of wisdom when using a kit from Clifford Performance or Vintage Inlines? As we know, money doesn’t grow on trees so just wanted to get thoughts and feedback before moving forward.
Also, in case it is helpful to know, my Mustang has the C4 automatic transmission.
Thanks in advance for any and all comments, feedback and suggestions. Please know they are greatly appreciated.
P.S. If there is already a discussion on this topic and I missed it, please forgive the duplicate questions.