Doing research on putting a quadrajet on 1963 Impala, 283 9.25:1 compression, power glide, dual exhaust, stock mufflers, stock cam, stock heads, 3.08 rear axle. First step in my research was Cliff's book. Back in the day I have probably rebuilt 50 to 75 or so Q-jet carbs, and still learned a lot from the book. Primary reason for wanting to do this project is a little more performance, of course, but primarily, some more fuel mileage. First hurdle is the intake manifold. I want to stay with the front mounted oil tube, and stock valve covers and pcv system. I have done some research on this, and found some good results were accomplished using an Edelbrock Streetmaster intake and a Q-jet carb. Although the Streetmaster intake is a single plane intake, it was designed in the 1970's during the oil crisis years as a fuel mileage intake utilizing small runners to keep velocity up. I am thinking a Q-jet from a late 70's early 80's 305 cid would be a good starting point. I realize some modifications will probably have to be made to accommodate the stock throttle linkage and kickdown linkage. I will want to run an electric choke, and I think the adjustable part throttle would be an advantage. Looking for suggestions and comments. Let 'er rip!
