Edelbrock 1407 in 73 Mach 1 Q

[73Mach1VA]

I recently purchased this project car and it has some mods done to the engine. It has an Edelbrock 1407 carb and a Torker 351 manifold. Looking for some thoughts and opinions on this setup. I have posted some pics to show the current state. Also looking for any recommend fixes or changes I need to make.

Thanks

 

[Hemikiller]

I don't see anything major that sticks out. The carb could probably use some fresh gaskets, and the throttle cable bracket should be raised a bit to give a straight shot at the throttle arm.

 

[Cleveland Crush]

I recently purchased this project car and it has some mods done to the engine. It has an Edelbrock 1407 carb and a Torker 351 manifold. Looking for some thoughts and opinions on this setup. I have posted some pics to show the current state. Also looking for any recommend fixes or changes I need to make.

Thanks

Suggest you check fuel lines and connections for safety, then take it out for a drive. See what it feels like and proceed from there. Hopefully your cam and rear end gears are happy with the Torker. Keep us posted...

 

[73Mach1VA]

I don't see anything major that sticks out. The carb could probably use some fresh gaskets, and the throttle cable bracket should be raised a bit to give a straight shot at the throttle arm.

Thanks. I'll look at that.

 

[73Mach1VA]

Suggest you check fuel lines and connections for safety, then take it out for a drive. See what it feels like and proceed from there. Hopefully your cam and rear end gears are happy with the Torker. Keep us posted...

I will check the fuel lines. I need to add a fuel filter too. What should my concern for my cam and rear end be?

Thanks

 

[Cleveland Crush]

I've run a couple Cleveland Torkers over the years and like them. They rate towards the "street/strip" category of manifolds. They like some gearing, say 3:50 or more, especially with auto trans. They also like some rpms thus a hotter then stock cam is typically in order. Just saying everything works better when well matched. Drive your setup and report back your results-we're here to help!

 

[73Mach1VA]

I talked to the guy I got it from. He was not the one that put the performance parts on. He did have the engine rebuilt and the put a "mild cam" in it. Left the other performance parts such push rods and roller rocker arms. It has an auto C6 transmission and I'm not sure about the rear end. I'm looking to pop it open and see what's inside. Not sure why he didn't match the cam back up with the rest of the parts.