Hi Guys;
I've had my Coronet complete now for 4 years. Thank you to all the help along the way.
I'm back to the well again.
My mission was to make the car just as it rolled off the assembly line, a 1 of 373 cars made, sporting the 500 package, big block, factory 4 speed. The engine is the original 361, all were 2bbl with single exhaust. When I did the engine ( D&D Auto in Easthampton Ma did all the serious work) I had a slightly more aggressive cam installed, in expectation of a 4bbl, but the 2bbl would have to run first...and I felt that dual exhaust couldn't really hurt.
Edelbrock 1406 on it now...runs ok, but not really what I was hoping for. I think that the "66" 383 stock manifold under the carb was probably a poor choice, but this should be more feisty than it is, regardless...right?
My question is: would an electronic ignition be a worthwhile direction?
I let "as it rolled off the assembly line" lead the restoration, so if I go the electronic ignition route, what looks most "stock like"?
Any recommendations and considerations, appreciated.
I'm beyond the burn-outs of younger days, but I do like that thrill of knowing there's power there.
I've had my Coronet complete now for 4 years. Thank you to all the help along the way.
I'm back to the well again.
My mission was to make the car just as it rolled off the assembly line, a 1 of 373 cars made, sporting the 500 package, big block, factory 4 speed. The engine is the original 361, all were 2bbl with single exhaust. When I did the engine ( D&D Auto in Easthampton Ma did all the serious work) I had a slightly more aggressive cam installed, in expectation of a 4bbl, but the 2bbl would have to run first...and I felt that dual exhaust couldn't really hurt.
Edelbrock 1406 on it now...runs ok, but not really what I was hoping for. I think that the "66" 383 stock manifold under the carb was probably a poor choice, but this should be more feisty than it is, regardless...right?
My question is: would an electronic ignition be a worthwhile direction?
I let "as it rolled off the assembly line" lead the restoration, so if I go the electronic ignition route, what looks most "stock like"?
Any recommendations and considerations, appreciated.
I'm beyond the burn-outs of younger days, but I do like that thrill of knowing there's power there.