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Originally Posted by markeb01
I can offer a little input on the 3 deuces, although my only experience was with a 406 Ford intake on a 1963 Galaxie 390. It was simply the coolest intake system I ever owned. When dialed in properly they are great for a daily driver because essentially you’re just driving on the center two barrel. Mine took a lot of work to get it set up correctly, but with a 4 speed manual transmission I actually measured 18 mpg two or three times. Unfortunately I almost always found a “need” to use the outboard carbs which resulted in less than 5 mpg. It was like flushing a toilet. If I kept my foot in it long enough I could actually watch the gas gauge drop!
I would love to have 3x2’s again, but it is an expensive upgrade.
And here is a rather lengthy thread on the joys and issues of Thumpr cams. I'd like one of those as well:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=thumpr+cam
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Hey Mark, thanks for the informative response!
The 3 x 2 just looks so cool! I know it's expensive which goes against the grain of my project goals...but if I could I would have one just for the coolness factor! Summit had one with all 3 carbs on it for only a couple grand!
![haha](http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/images/smilies/haha.gif)
That's one way to take the "budget" out of my budget build
The Thumpr cam thread you found was really informative too. I'll have to ponder that one as well...
I think it's going to be very hard (and expensive) to get much out of the ole 283, but I can't seem to get past the old school coolness factor of having that original engine in there all shiny and tuned.
Anyway I really thank you for your input, I always enjoy your posts sir