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jeepguy1948 · 01-16-2026, 11:48 AM

I agree with what has been said by others above: If you wish to keep a stock appearance then go with a B carb on a modified intake (not the way I would go but I respect anyone that wants to keep a stock appearance). I used a Stromberg 97 on a downdraft intake. Banger motors are severely restricted by 2 things, insufficient carburetor and low compression. Fortunately both of these are easily overcome. If you want an OMG moment then change the head and go to the downdraft.
There would be some debate as to which downdraft to use, Stromberg 97 or Ford (Holley) 94 but that only needs to determined after you have committed to the downdraft

01-16-2026, 11:48 AM	#21
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 1,049	Re: Model B Carburator I agree with what has been said by others above: If you wish to keep a stock appearance then go with a B carb on a modified intake (not the way I would go but I respect anyone that wants to keep a stock appearance). I used a Stromberg 97 on a downdraft intake. Banger motors are severely restricted by 2 things, insufficient carburetor and low compression. Fortunately both of these are easily overcome. If you want an OMG moment then change the head and go to the downdraft. There would be some debate as to which downdraft to use, Stromberg 97 or Ford (Holley) 94 but that only needs to determined after you have committed to the downdraft