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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: raelayotte on October 21, 2008, 08:04:52 pm

Title: jetting carb
Post by: raelayotte on October 21, 2008, 08:04:52 pm
OK everyone I'm kind of new to carb jetting and rods. well what i have is a 83 Chevy with a 5.7 and a 700r4. the carb is a edelbrock 1405 what i am tring to find out is what rod or jet do i need. and any help u can give i thank u.
Title: Re: jetting carb
Post by: TexasRed on October 21, 2008, 09:11:18 pm
You're probably ok in the rod and jet area but you may have to come up with lighter springs because of the overdrive.
Title: Re: jetting carb
Post by: eventhorizon66 on October 22, 2008, 09:33:58 am
The edelbrock owners guide contains everything a beginner would need to tune this carb.  I'd advise reading it from cover to cover.  If you've lost or never had a copy heres a link for the owner guide (http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/pdf/carb_owners_manual.pdf) (1.83MB pdf doc).
Title: Re: jetting carb
Post by: VileZambonie on October 22, 2008, 03:13:51 pm
Get a tuning kit from summit. I think Edelbrock also has videos now of how to tune their carbs online... Not sure how good they are but I remember seeing them somewhere on their website.