4 Barrel Carter and Manifold Wanted for 401 Nailhead!!!

Discussion in 'Carter' started by JohnnyBuick, Dec 27, 2012.

  1. JohnnyBuick

    JohnnyBuick Well-Known Member

    Hello Everyone
    I am in the process of restoring a 1963 Buick Le Sabre 4 door hardtop which has the 401 nailhead engine in it and the dynaflow automatic transmission.
    I would like to "upgrade" the carburation and exhaust on the car, which I believe was a genuine optional extra with Buick in 1963. Therefore I am looking for a four barrel Carter Carburetor and inlet manifold to fit onto the 401 nailhead, also any linkages, cables and pipes which are needed to set it up.
    I would also like to fit a dual exhaust system tot he car and would like to find the parts for this?
    Your comments and advice would be appreciated?
    Thanks
    Johnnny Buick
     
  2. gsfred

    gsfred Founders Club Member

    Should have the 4 brl intake.
    Fred
     
  3. Bigpig455

    Bigpig455 Fastest of the slow....

    Maybe not - I think alot of Lesabres came with the 280 hp 2bbl nailhead - the only things that guaranteed you a 4 bbl were a Wildcat, Invicta or a Duece.

    Either way Johnny, there is sure to be someone on here that has an extra intake with a AFB or 4GC set up...they're not rare. As far as the exhaust, any decent shop that bends pipe should be able to put together a dual exhaust system. I highly recommend Walker Dynomax mufflers, if you're asking.

    Throw some pictures up on the post of your car! 63's are very cool, almost my favorites. And 4 door hardtops are WAY underappreciated.
     
  4. robert caris

    robert caris Well-Known Member

    john I have a carb and intake but I am trying to find about the carb. it was on a boat engine.it is a four jet carter that was rebuilt but has been setting for awhile. where are you located. I do not have any linkage for the engine. the engine is a 1963
     

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