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Ray Allisons Model A Roadster Pickup

While 12:1 compression ratio was possible in 1960, the lack of tetraethyl lead in today's fuel required steve Cody to de-tune the Caddy considerably. the missing 6x2 intake was a blessing, as its plenum volume, not to mention the venturi area of 12 throttle bores, makes for a soggy machine at any speed slower than 6,000 rpm. ray still has the Wh DuCoil twin-coil ignition, but elected to run the stock Caddy piece.
Ray Allison's Model A Roadster Pickup - Renegade Redux - Milestones

 While 12:1 compression ratio was possible in 1960, the lack of tetraethyl lead in today's fuel required steve Cody to de-tune the Caddy considerably. the missing 6x2 intake was a blessing, as its plenum volume, not to mention the venturi area of 12 throttle bores, makes for a soggy machine at any speed slower than 6,000 rpm. ray still has the Wh DuCoil twin-coil ignition, but elected to run the stock Caddy piece.  View Related Article

 

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