Carburetors Carb discussion and questions. Upgrading your Third Gen's carburetor, swapping TBI to carburetor, or TPI to carburetor? Need LG4 or H.O. info? Post it here.

Best carb for 350 w/882heads

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 11:20 AM
  #1  
MaxxMitchell's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 713
Likes: 1
From: shawnee, ks
Car: 87 Firebird
Engine: 5.3 76mm
Transmission: Rossler TH400, PTC converter
Axle/Gears: Strange 12bolt, 3.08s
Best carb for 350 w/882heads

350
882 heads
Comp XE268 cam
Performer intake
Headman LTs
700r4 w/ 3.73
~8.6 comp ratio

I currently have a 750 4115 Holly for it but i think that is way too much for my combo, plus the carb is so old its been discontinued, but its still in great shape, just havent seen it run yet

I want something thats going to let it perform verywell but also easy to tune, milage is kind of key here aswell, mech choke also

im thinking more along the lines of a Edlebrock 650 performer
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 01:23 PM
  #2  
ljnowell's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 3,935
Likes: 0
750 is OK, like all carbs it will need the proper configuration. As far as what you NEED, a 600 would probably be fine. You wont be seeing a lot of high RPM's with you head/intake/cam combo. In this case, I think it is a run what ya got thing. Tune the 750, and save the money you would spend on a new carb for some new heads.
Reply
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 01:48 PM
  #3  
Air_Adam's Avatar
TGO Supporter
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 9,067
Likes: 1
From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
That actually sounds ALOT like the engien I have, although I have a tamer cam and a manual trans.

I have a Holley 3310 (4bbl, 750cfm, VS, 4160 style) and it kicks *** once you tune it right. I still have to replace an intake gasket on my engine, but the engine, even with the vacuum leak, still runs stronger, smoother, and starts easier than it ever did with my old setup (stock intake and Qjet)

BTW - My 3310 is jetted 69/76 and has the factory powervalves in it. Mines an early 3310, so its got primary and secondary jets, as well as two powervalves. I don't think the newer 3310s have secondary jets (metering plate) or a secondary powervalve.

You can get all those with a 4150 conversion kit for it though, or just get the right metering plate for the secondary side.

I HIGHLY reccomend getting Holley's electric choke kit too, if you plan to use it mainly on thr street. Took me 15 mins to install with the carb on the car, and it starts easier and faster than even my mom's '02 Sebering!
Reply
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 04:50 PM
  #4  
onefast85's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 161
Likes: 0
From: texas
Car: 85 camaro
Engine: 605in bbc
Transmission: powerglide
Axle/Gears: 12bolt with 4.10's
a 4160 series 600cfm vaccum seconday would be plenty.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
4
Sep 17, 2020 08:26 AM
Infested
Tech / General Engine
3
May 22, 2018 11:56 PM
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
4
Mar 5, 2017 06:37 PM
Eric-86sc
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
0
Aug 24, 2015 09:01 PM
theurge
TPI
7
Aug 21, 2015 12:46 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:22 AM.