<VV> 4x1 4 carb engines

[Mark Durham]

Gents, I'm looking for people who have converted their engines to the 4
carb using the 4X1 conversion kit, to get their expereince on the
driveability of the engine and on how the linkage works.

Has anyone done the kit and removed the progressive portion of the linkage,
so all 4 carbs come in together?  I believe Clarks mentions the progressive
as the better solution, however, I seem to remember an article back in the
60's that says non progressive works, too.The article on the 4X1 back in
the late 60's I ran across somewhere but lost. Does anyone have a copy I
could get? I think it speaks to this situation.

The reason I am asking this question?  I am working on a EFI conversion for
the car. My original intention was to convert the two carbs to throttle
bodies by boring out the venturi to the 1.25 bore at the throttle plate.
This gives approxinately 17% more air.

Another option is to add the 4X1 kit to double the air supply, so the
engine can breath the best it can. I would then, add a fuel injector at
each of the 4 throttle bodies. But in this scenario, each carb must open at
the same time so there would be appropriate fuel flow to the cylinders from
all four carbs. Alternatively, I could find a place to add the four
injectors to the intake runner, rather than in the carb, as planned.

Hence, my question, if anyone has a running a 4X1 without the progressive
linkage. Or has anyone experimented with it and likes one over the other,
and why.

I know there are those who have commented that I should change out the
heads to 140's and so forth. Some say that adding the extra carbs only
burns more gas, and so on. There is no doubt that the 140 heads and bigger
valves provide more breathability potential. My heads have been ported, the
chambers welded up and modified like a 140's, and the spark plug hole moved
closer to the exhaust valve. So, I think I have a good set of heads and
will modify them to be the best they can be. I already am running 140
manifolds and dual exhaust.

I've read all of those remarks and we don't need to go over those items
again. I've got all that data, and just need to fill in a few holes to see
what will work well for my intended conversion.

I've also started a thread on Corvair Forum asking for the same information.

In the mean time, I'm replacing upholstery side panels, rear and kick
panels, tuxedo carpet, and seat covers this winter! I'm also adding a three
point shoulder/seat belt system in the car and adding seat belts to the
rear seats.

Should be a busy winter!

Thanks in advance

Mark Durham

1962 Monza Coupe, Red/Red
64-110 engine, 4 speed