Carb & manifold advice.
Nixon
Jeeper
So I need some advice with my CJ. I have a 76 with a AMC 258 i6 / 4.2l . I found a big crack in my exhasut manifold. The engine is not original. I am unsure of the year. However, it has a newer distributor, but the manifolds bolt together. I'm guessing this is a pre 78 set up. The carb has been replaced witha Carter 2bbl. The previous owner made a riser piece out of aluminum to acommodate the new carb. It is a little bit sketchy looking. My question is, should I stick with the bolt together design and replace the exhaust manifold or should I get a newer intake and exhaust design. Also, should I go back to the 1bbl the intake was originally designed for. Ready to get this thing running right, just want to buy what ever is easiest to set up and drive. Not looking for any extra performance.