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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 05:29 PM
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From: sandusky
Car: 1987 iroc z
Engine: 355 dart platinum 215cc heads
Transmission: <<BLOWN UP TH400>>
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 4.11's
850 carb

OK im geting parts for the motor and realy dont have the money for a new carb. my brother just baught a new one for his truck and he gave me the one he had on it its an 850 the motor im puting togeather is a 355 882 heads performer rpm intake shorty headers roller rockers. i was just woundering if it would be ok to use this carb i know its too big but if i changed the jets would it be ok till i get some money. thanks
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 06:16 PM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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What kind of 850 is it?
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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From: sandusky
Car: 1987 iroc z
Engine: 355 dart platinum 215cc heads
Transmission: <<BLOWN UP TH400>>
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 4.11's
holley part # 4777-2
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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If that is the number stamped on the carb's airhorn it is not an 850. It's a 650. It will work fine. try it with the stock 650 jetting first. Your problem is going to be the crappy 882 heads, not the carb.
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