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I got a few questions I hope a some of you
might be able to answer for me.
I have 71 Ghia with a 1641 motor that has
a 110 cam and hemi cut heads. It has the 34
pict-3 carb and 009 distributor with a stock muffler.
I live in a cold climate and need to keep my heat set-up working, that said, though this is a new motor and works fine I have been wondering if perhaps some dual kadron carbs or perhaps a weber progressive kit might not be a good idea. Will they fit? Do I need to change my exhaust? and is an oil sump or external oil cooling system a smart idea? ...Any ideas?
Also my front end is askew,it tilts twards the driver side, it tracks and handles fine, but I'd like to fix the lean and maybe drop it down an inch or so. It has KYB gas-adjust shocks, and though I hate to reveal my ignorance,I have no idea how to adjust them. Is it possible to drop your front end a smidge without going to drop spindles or a new beam?
Thanks for any and all advice,
Greg

[Air-Cooled Head]

Greg,
If you're thinking about changing carbs, go with the dual Kads. Duals are usually better milage/performance than single. And the proggy has a long-standing "flat spot" issue when combined w/ the 009. This can be delt with, but it's a PITA. Fit won't be an issue at all.
If you go w/ duals, you'll want to upgrade your exhaust to a header/extractor & different muffler. Do some research, as there are many out there. I've heard that Berg offers a header & single QP muff, specifically designed for the KG that does not hang/stick out as much from the rear apron.
External cooling shouldn't be necessary for a 1641. If you have over-heat problems now, a sump or external cooler only helps hide the symptom.
KYB shocks are non-adjustable, regardless of name.
You can try softer shocks, (KYB GR-2 are softer than Gas-A-Just) but that may not lower it much. If you want it just a hair lower, add a couple of sandbags up front. Otherwise, spindles or the adjustable beam is the way to go. Some folks will save to remove a couple of torsion bars, but that is not a good idea. And it's as much work to do that as to swap the beam or spindles.
As for level-ness, this is usually fixed by adjusting the rear torsion. Not too difficult, but not real easy either.
Good luck

[Kosmicride]

Your ghia should go all the way down to the ground without spindles. I have a 7in narrowed beam without spindles and run 165's all the way round. Do a search for my 58 ghia.

[Kosmicride]

The rear torsion could also be alittle worn causing the slight leaning to one side or the other or it may not be set the same notch as the other side. Pulling the leaves outta the front end lowers both sides not one or the other.