Choosing a carburetor
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| + | Most carburetors, no matter the brand, with effectively do the same function (push the gas, pull the linkage, and open the venturi's; works like that on 1, 2 and 4 BBL's). However, the quality is higher in some brands over other brands; example being Edelbrock > Rochester. | ||
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| + | == Holley == | ||
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| + | Holley carburetors have been around for a long time, and their quality is fairly good. | ||
| + | They manufactured carburetors for GM in the 60's, and have been a favorite among hot | ||
| + | rodders through the years. Holley has several different models for different applications. | ||
| + | Here are just a few: | ||
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| + | -Holley 4412S -- a 2 barrel, 500 CFM carburetor that is ideal for a good ratio between CFM and economy. For a 2 barrel, its pretty large. Works well on a stock 2 BBL manifold for engines such as a 327 SBC | ||
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| + | -Holley 80457S - Decent 4 BBL carburetor that produces 600 CFM's. It uses mechanical secondaires, so economy takes more of a "backseat" on this one. Would probably be ideal for your daily driver/mild build. This is about the average 4 BBL sized carburetor | ||
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| + | -Holley 80531 - This carburetor is for the Big blocks only, with a spankin 850 CFM. There is little to no economy with this bad boy; this is for the cars that do wheelies off the line. For use of 502 CI or bigger engines. Features vacuum secondaries, and a dual fuel inlet. This is for your race type motor | ||
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| + | == Edelbrock == | ||
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| + | Edelbrock is another top name in carburetor. They make carburetors for all types of applications | ||
| + | From Street applications to racing to marine, Edelbrock has been another top favorite among hot rodders. They manufacture top quality carburetors, and like Holley, have different models for different applications. | ||
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| + | Edelbrock Performer Series Carburetors (500, 600, 750, & 800 CFM) - These 4 BBL carburetors offer a range of versitality for all engines. The smaller 500 and 600 CFM models would be good on engines such as a 305, 327 or 350. Like the Holley's, they are good for mild builds/daily driver. Unlike the Holleys, they have vacuum secondaries, so theres a mid-way between performance and economy. Models vary with CFM output | ||
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| + | Edelbrock Thunder Series (500, 650 and 800 CFM) - Similiar to the Performer series, but with a few variations. The 500 CFM model is designed for dual-carb setups, and cannot be used as a single. Good for medium build small blocks and some big blocks, such as the 396. | ||
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| + | Edelbrock also makes the only carburetor that is designed for Lowriders; designed for extreme angles such as the popular "3 Wheel motion", it keeps the fuel in the float bowl there constantly so you dont have "pedal lag" when driving on these angles. See Edelbrock.com for more information | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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