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Offline olblue2

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carb size?
« on: November 25, 2010, 11:03:21 pm »
what would be the best size replacement carb for an 1984 chevy k-30 with 454 with mild cam and headers?  im thinking maybe a 750cfm edelbrock????   any suggestions?

Offline olblue2

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2010, 02:55:08 pm »
anyone??

Offline TexasRed

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2010, 06:54:54 pm »
What carb is on there now? Are you shooting for better mileage (not much), better overall power, easy tuneability? Will the intake manifold accept a square bore carb?

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2010, 07:54:38 pm »
What carb is on there now? Are you shooting for better mileage (not much), better overall power, easy tuneability? Will the intake manifold accept a square bore carb?

it has a wore out quadrajet on it now. not caring about gas milage.  just one thats headache free and easy to maintain. i think it has a stock intake on it

would love to fuel inject it but cant seem to justify spendin near $3000 for the kit :(
« Last Edit: November 26, 2010, 07:56:26 pm by olblue2 »

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2010, 07:56:53 pm »
One of the best carbs is a well tuned quad.

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2010, 10:54:30 pm »
A 750 Edelbrock will work.
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Re: carb size?
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2010, 01:28:49 am »
A stock intake would need an adapter to take the 750 edelbrock. Also, you'll need one for this carb as well:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-M08750VS/

To not need an adapter you could get this but you may need a spacer to clear everything:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-0-80555C/

The edelbrock I know would require you to cut the fuel line and install a rubber line and install a fuel filter.

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Re: carb size?
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2010, 09:06:52 am »
Either a 750 Edlebrock or a nice Quadrajet.  Can't go wrong with either.  Unless you're looking for more performance, grab a Holley.
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