302 2bbl to 4bbl conversion

[lakeman360]

Sorry if this is a duplicate.   First post.  I left it to check something and couldn't find it again.  Anyway, as part of my 302 performance upgrade, I swapped out my 2bbl for an Edelbrock 600 4bbl and retained the air cleaner and ducting from the 2bbl.  Now, I wonder whether the setup has sufficient air volume flow to supply the demand of the 600.  Would anyone know (or speculate?)

 

[Studdley]

So you did a 2v to 4v intake adapter plate? Those aren't really designed for that sort of fuel quantities. I'd do a 4v intake even if it's a stock one. Plus its a winsdor and performance intakes are cheap and plentiful

 

[mustang7173]

Per the follow-up with Studdley, I recommend installing a decent set of headers to help open up the engine. Please remember the engine is an air pump. The more in and out, the more power is obtained!

 

[Hemikiller]

It'll be fine. Been running stock air cleaner housings for decades on mild 302s with 4V and headers.

 

[lakeman360]

Thanks, Hemikiller.  Adapter plate?  Didn't the asteroid take those out, along with the other dinosaurs?  I remember looking at those, when I had my first car...1952 Buick Special with a 263 straight 8...wondered if the 4bbl off a 322 Roadmaster would work...never tried it (speaking of dinosaurs.)

 

[NOT A T5]

Studdley, never heard of a Winsdor!  :whistling:

 

[Don C]

No, there are still adapter plates out there.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mrg-1933/overview/

I agree, just use your stock air filter until you do further upgrades. Just keep a clean filter element in it, or even get a K&N.

 

[Studdley]

Studdley, never heard of a Winsdor!  :whistling:

Oof, you know what I meant lol