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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: 305tbi to 350 carb'd
Transmission: 700r4
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Need Tuning Help

i have a holley 4 barrel carb List # 9834 1156. im putting in a 350 with a comp cam 256h .447/.454, double roller timing chain, headers full exhaust, edelbrock performer rpm intake manifold im just wondering if anyone could help me out with setting if i screw the screws all the way in on each side how many turns should i do on each screw(turn to left) for this set up to run fine? any help would be appreciated
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Typical is to start 1/2 to 1 turn out, then adjust them evenly for max manifold vacuum at idle in drive.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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ok thanks so do both screws at the same 1/2 to 1 turn out and then put the car in drive put the brake up then work with that also? thanks for you help
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Yes, have both screws at the same position within 1/8 turn, both to start and during adjustments.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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ok thanks for your help five7kid
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