As some of you might now, I have a 72' Nova with the 250. As my senior project a year and a half ago, I swapped in place of stock components, an Offy 3x1 and Langdon's headers. And I have to say, it turned some heads. However, NOW, I have pulled the engine and am doing internal work. .030 over, comp cam, ect. I am thinking about going to a single 4bbl. Mostly so I dont ever have to f**k with multiple linkage anymore. I am probably gonna stay with an Offy manifold. However I'm having trouble picking a carb.
I work at a parts store, and even with my discount, a Holley 390 is still $500 out-the-door, which too much for me. For $300, we have the Holley 570, which wet flows at 500. Is this too much? Also, I would like to have a carb that would mount inline, so my throttle would be a no-hassle attachment, however the Offy manifold doesnt seem to allow that. Is there a carb that fits on this manifold, that I CAN mount inline?
And YES, I HAVE "searched" the archives, and I would prefer help with my particular situation. Thanks much,
Matt
aka 250Nova
More info:
250cid
.030 over
Comp 252H cam, matched lifters,springs,ect
Langdon's Headers w/ dual 2.25" piping
Going to electric fuel pump also.