Non-progressive linkage?

[Javabean]

There is no doubt that a progresive linkage on a tri carb setup has it's benefits, but how bad would a non-progressive link really perform? Assuming 3 Autolite 1100's were used on a 200 with headers, cam & head work, & 2.77 manual tranny.

1) I am sure gas mileage would drop, but to what? single digits...low teens?

2) Drown the engine at low RPMs or create better low end torque?

3) Impact on driveability? (this is not going on a daily driver)

4) Tune ability?

I'm just wondering if a progressive linkage is really worth the trouble of fabbing one up. Its a simple (read: I'm lazy) idea, so I'm sure someone has already tried it, what were your results?

Thanks guys,
Jay

 

[BIGREDRASA]

You'd have to make sure you have 3 synchronized chokes. You'd also have to make sure the accelerator pumps are matched, and the power valves are equally matched. Other than that, you'll want to make sure you don't floor the loud pedal at low engine speeds.
I once converted an old Holley 4 bbl. to gear driven double pumper on an old 312 YBlock. It ran quite well.