Upgrade 1955 Tbird 292 to 57 Distributor

Posted By RossL 2 Months Ago

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RossL	Posted 2 Months Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 36 minutes ago Posts: 56, Visits: 7.1K	I have a 1957 Thunderbird distributor for my 55 (converted to 12 volts, otherwise stock). I know I have to upgrade the carb to have the proper vacuum advance. Are there any benefits from using a more modern carb or should I just modify my Teapot? At this point I'm pretty familiar with Teapots For a stock engine is the Mummert manifold a better choice? If I use a 57 type manifold do I need a new air cleaner and/or carb linkage?
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