Choosing a carburetor
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==Selecting carburetor brand== | ==Selecting carburetor brand== | ||
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Modern day carburetors- regardless of the brand- are designed to accomplish the same basic things: Meter and atomize the fuel, mix it with air, and deliver this air/fuel mixture in the correct ratio to the engine to allow it to run efficiently over a broad range of load, conditions and engine speeds from idle to WOT. How these things are done by each particular brand of carb can differ somewhat. | Modern day carburetors- regardless of the brand- are designed to accomplish the same basic things: Meter and atomize the fuel, mix it with air, and deliver this air/fuel mixture in the correct ratio to the engine to allow it to run efficiently over a broad range of load, conditions and engine speeds from idle to WOT. How these things are done by each particular brand of carb can differ somewhat. | ||
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== Holley == | == Holley == | ||
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Holley carburetors have been around for a long time, and they have been a favorite among hot rodders through the years. Holley has many different models for different applications, including GM in the 60's for some select high performance Chevy engines, including the BBC Corvette 3x2-barrel carbs. Ford used Holley carbs basically from their beginning. | Holley carburetors have been around for a long time, and they have been a favorite among hot rodders through the years. Holley has many different models for different applications, including GM in the 60's for some select high performance Chevy engines, including the BBC Corvette 3x2-barrel carbs. Ford used Holley carbs basically from their beginning. | ||
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== Edelbrock Performer/AVS Thunder== | == Edelbrock Performer/AVS Thunder== | ||
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Edelbrock is another well recognized name in carburetors. They make carburetors for different applications: street, racing, marine. Edelbrock carbs have become a favorite among hot rodders. They manufacture good quality carburetors. | Edelbrock is another well recognized name in carburetors. They make carburetors for different applications: street, racing, marine. Edelbrock carbs have become a favorite among hot rodders. They manufacture good quality carburetors. | ||
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The Edelbrock Thunder Series (500, 650 and 800 CFM) are similar to the Performer series, but with a few variations such as an adjustable opening rate secondary. The 500 CFM model can be used for small to medium displacement small blocks. Used in a dual four configuration the 500 cfm carbs are good for medium to medium large displacement engines as well as mild supercharged engines. The big carbs are suited to applications calling for their size, obviously. | The Edelbrock Thunder Series (500, 650 and 800 CFM) are similar to the Performer series, but with a few variations such as an adjustable opening rate secondary. The 500 CFM model can be used for small to medium displacement small blocks. Used in a dual four configuration the 500 cfm carbs are good for medium to medium large displacement engines as well as mild supercharged engines. The big carbs are suited to applications calling for their size, obviously. | ||
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==Rochester Quadrajet== | ==Rochester Quadrajet== | ||
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[http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets] | [http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets] | ||
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