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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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From: Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Car: 1985 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI (block was swapped)
Transmission: 700r4 w/corvette servo
Axle/Gears: no idea
What should I expect?

Im getting an edelbrock 750cfm carb from a member off these boards. My engine is kinda modded, all the stuff done to it is in my signature. My q-jet is non-cc.

With the edelbrock tuned properly, should I expect power gains and maybe even some better fuel economy? If so, how much horse do you think ill add?

Another question, the carb is a manual choke, to convert it to electronic would: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku work?
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: What should I expect?

You can expect to lose mileage and possibly some power.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Re: What should I expect?

What he said. I went from a Edelbrock 750 to a street/strip prepared QJet. I didn't gain any power by I gained about 2 MPH hwy driving, and about 1-2 city driving, and also gained better driveability.
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Old Dec 12, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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From: Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
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Re: What should I expect?

=x

Thats what my dad said.. I just didnt take his word for it because hes pretty illiterate when it comes to cars. I guess ill just save the money and and buy my friends some xmas presents.

Thanks
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