2 deuces vers 0ne 4 barrel

I just bought a mostly stock 49 Ford custom. It runs suprisingly strong in its current state and does have headers with dual exhausts and glass packs. I don't have information about any other tweaks to the engine although everything else seems stock and it idles quietly at about 450 rpm. I'm thinking about giving it a bit more juice but don't necessarily want to go too deep. Considering the 4bbl carb and manifold route with an upgrade to electronic ignition and 12 volt system. My question is whether the stock cam and head will work satisfactorily with the small Holly or similar size carb up to the 500 cfm Edelbrock. I'm looking for good driveability with some improved performance.
 
stovebolt8 congratulations on scoring a '49. Very neat car.

Thanks for helping me reread this thread. Neat that you provide the answer, then ask the question. So my vote when I shape this dream to reality is the small 4BBL. With your help I now fully understand that I first need to pull the heads and shave them down.

"compression = torque"

After that I'd consider serious flow work. Though I am not in any hurry for that.

Good luck with your custom.:)
 
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