Thread: 59 352/4 carb
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Old 02-21-2024, 02:37 PM   #6
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Default Re: 59 352/4 carb

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Originally Posted by dbandgb View Post
Thanks for the reply. I just bought this car and it isn't delivered yet. Back in 59 I bought a new galaxie convert with a 332 in it. I changed the carb and manifold to a 4 barrel. It also was vacuum operated and it was a dog, say off the line. So I suppose this will be the same.
With vacuum operated secondaries the rears do not open until the engine needs the extra airflow (maybe above 4,000 RPM) so off the line your 4 barrel carb is functioning just like a two barrel carb.
As mentioned in another post, rear axle ratio is a major factor. Plus, if your '59 Galaxie was an automatic it normally started out in 2nd gear unless you manually shifted it.
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