80 Courier 2.3l carburetor conversions

[Stephanos]

Looking for info on possible carb swaps that can be done on 80 2.3l courier to be used as work truck? Rock auto currently lists 2 but they are unavailable and don’t want to spend 300 

[plymouthcranbrook]

You might PM Carbking here as he knows all there is to know about carbs.  Website is:

 

https://www.thecarburetorshop.com/

[CHuDWah]

On 4/14/2021 at 11:25 PM, Stephanos said:

Looking for info on possible carb swaps that can be done on 80 2.3l courier to be used as work truck? Rock auto currently lists 2 but they are unavailable and don’t want to spend 300 

 

 

WEBER CARBURETOR FOR SHAY MODEL A

 

Listed for Shay but those cars use 2.3L.  More than you want to spend but does include air cleaner and linkage - the Shay guys like it.  I didn't search the site but they may sell just the carb for less.

 

Probably more than you ever wanted to know about 2.3L here:

 

Fords 2.0/2.3/2.5 litre engine family guide

 

and here:

 

Ford 2.3L Performance

[mike6024]

Weber 32/36DGV is the common 2 barrel carb conversion for 4 cylinders. Exactly which version depends. If you are in California you need the Calif compliant one with the automatic choke. They also come with the manual, cable operated choke.

 

 

http://www.redlineweber.com/carb-kits/auto/ford/

 

[padgett]

Back in the day I recall two types of downdraft 2bbs. One with both butterflies on a common shaft like a 2G and another on the Vega GT that was more like a four barrel cut down the middle with a primary stage and a secondary. Supposedly the latter was better for MPG.

 

Then there were A Lot of two barrels ranging from under 200 cfm to over 500 (Holly). Since stock class Solo II for my Sunbird limited the SBC to a single 2 bbl I had a lot of fum mixing and matching.