MiradaCMX80
Well-Known Member
Hi,
New member..... I just brought home my 1980 Mirada CMX 318 2 barrel. I'm already planning and tinkering. First thing I want to do when it's registered and insured is get it to my local exhaust shop for 2 1/4 H-pipe dual exhaust. The Y-pipe is leaking and the pipe right behind the cat is full of pin holes, so might as well.
After that, I'm looking for a reliable 4 barrel setup. I'm already getting confused as I scour the internet for info. Use this manifold...use that one...use a Holley 600....no, use a ThermoQuad (Really??) Some articles even said upgrade the 2 barrel (!)
The car is all stock, 83k miles. Stock 904, 2.7 axle, blah blah. Looking for reliability, and decent mileage. I removed the A/C lines and condenser as it is inop, and after I find the correct pulley the compressor will go too. Also deleted the smog air pump. I just want to liven it up a bit to enjoy weekend cruising. In the distant future, I *may* do a swirl port head swap with a 340 cam, but for now, stock tiny heads and stock tiny cam.
So what do you experienced folks recommend as a good 4 barrel and intake setup? I'd like an easy swap, don't want to monkey too much with custom throttle and kickdown brackets and stuff. Fire away.
New member..... I just brought home my 1980 Mirada CMX 318 2 barrel. I'm already planning and tinkering. First thing I want to do when it's registered and insured is get it to my local exhaust shop for 2 1/4 H-pipe dual exhaust. The Y-pipe is leaking and the pipe right behind the cat is full of pin holes, so might as well.
After that, I'm looking for a reliable 4 barrel setup. I'm already getting confused as I scour the internet for info. Use this manifold...use that one...use a Holley 600....no, use a ThermoQuad (Really??) Some articles even said upgrade the 2 barrel (!)
The car is all stock, 83k miles. Stock 904, 2.7 axle, blah blah. Looking for reliability, and decent mileage. I removed the A/C lines and condenser as it is inop, and after I find the correct pulley the compressor will go too. Also deleted the smog air pump. I just want to liven it up a bit to enjoy weekend cruising. In the distant future, I *may* do a swirl port head swap with a 340 cam, but for now, stock tiny heads and stock tiny cam.
So what do you experienced folks recommend as a good 4 barrel and intake setup? I'd like an easy swap, don't want to monkey too much with custom throttle and kickdown brackets and stuff. Fire away.