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02-02-2011, 07:01 AM | #1 |
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396 2bl combo
Has anybody dabbled with a 1969 B body 396 2bl combo ?
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02-02-2011, 09:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
Been done, don't work, better off with 2V 350.
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02-02-2011, 10:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
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02-02-2011, 11:01 AM | #4 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
I just tested my 2bbl combo this past weekend and Billy was right on . It was 1 second slower and 12 mph slower than the 4 bbl run the week before and lost20 in 60 ft (1/8 mile). I probably could tweak a little more ,but not worth it .... I have 2 - 2bbl carbs and intake if there are any brave souls who dare to try it.... If Billy says it is snowing in July ,you better get your snow plow out.......lol
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02-02-2011, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
wade, any time you get into "lower class" Stockers you get into wind issues. The less power you have to work with the worse you are in the wind. Ask some "slow" Stocker guys how much having the track prepped right in front of you slows you down!
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02-02-2011, 03:45 PM | #6 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
40 years ago we stuck a stock 283 4 barrel on our P/S 283/185 4 speed 59 Biscayne and it was worth 1 second also
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02-02-2011, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
i have that 2bbl 396 intake !
call if ya need one ! jack 502-558-3450
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02-02-2011, 05:47 PM | #8 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
I also have intake - carb and even the air cleaner.
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Re: 396 2bl combo
Billy, I've always convinced myself that one reason the wind is a bigger problem with slow cars is due to being on the track for a longer period of time.
I tried a 2 bl on a 220Hp stick car back in the day and it was 1.05 slower. I changed it over at the racetrack and changed it back after one run. Jimmy |
02-02-2011, 06:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: 396 2bl combo
In 1972, I was testing our 61 Chevy, 2 bbl, PG, SS/X car at Ct Dragway.
It was running around the new minimum (14.80's ) I stuck on the WCFB from Joe S's 61 Vette, and picked up about a second . No one on hand ,including several S/S racers, even noticed! Goes to show , some think all slow combos are bogus!
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