Carb questions for a 72 FE390

[chuck72f100]

Hey I am new to this sight and to owning my first car. I have just recently purchases a 1972 f100, with 103,000 original miles and although the 390 it has in it now is running strong I am going to eventually put in a 4 barrel carb and a new intake. Since i have not been around these trucks nearly as long as some of you guys, I thought i would pose the question to you. What carb set-up should i use, just for everyday driving, 600 cfm, 650 cfm, 700 cfm, dual quads, three duels.

p.s. keep in mind i would enjoy having some gas mileage, it doesn't have to be great, but some at least

[hazelnut]

[DuckRyder]

Yes welcome.

You don't say where you are, but if you can find one the best way to go about this if you don't plan performance modifications it to just find a FORD "S" factory 4V manifold. Its nothing special but the "S" is generally considered to be a little better than a "T". (You will find an "S" or a "T" cast into it near the other numbers) A good used (hard to find) or quality rebuilt AutoLite 4100 (Holley of Pony Carbs?) is a great street carb. Failing that a Holley vacuum secondary in the 650CFM range would be a good choice.

The Edelbrock performer aluminum manifold will do if you can't find a stock one or you back can't take lifting the 80 lb thing on there...

I'm sure the Edelbrock... errr... Carter... errr... Weber... carb fans will be along shortly...