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Old 04-19-2009, 06:23 PM   #1
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What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

Looking to get a new carb and trying to figure out what cfm to get.If anyone can give me some good advise on one.It does see street and strip time.must have 4150 flange,no choke and machanical secondaries.I talked with holley and was told nothing smaller than a 950 HP,what do you think??
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Old 04-19-2009, 08:53 PM   #2
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Re: What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

950hp would be fine

or

a quick fuel carb

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pro systems carbs are really nice
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Re: What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

I can get a deal on a holley 1040 cfm carb,you think its to much???
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Re: What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

a holley 600 or 700 would do just fine
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Assuming you don't want to be floating your valves and will be shifting more like 7500 RPMs, you'll need at least 850 CFM. 900 would be better.

1040 probably won't help you any over a 900 or 950. If you were running a dual plane intake, bigger can be better, but with single plane, extra flow capacity will just be wasted.

I agree with the Holley HP or QFT recommendations. I personally don't know anything about Pro Systems carbs, but don't doubt the recommendation.
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Re: What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

My advise to you is to not base your carb purchase on internet reccomendations. Nothing against anyone but speaking to a rep from a good carb shop can net great results. Patrick at Pro systems carbs will build you a perfect carb. I have a demon and could do much better.
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Re: What size carb to use on 396 stroker???

i called a few places today that build carbs,was told to get something between 950-1050 cfm.I was told the same by holley and quick fuel
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