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Old Mar 6, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Car: 1987 Gta Trans Am
Engine: 383 Stroker
Transmission: t-56
Axle/Gears: 3.47 02 SS rear end
Should i trade carbs?

I have a 600 cfm edelbrock carb on my 383 stroker. it may have a vacuum leak because of my high idle. plus when i hooked a vacuum guage to it, i had low vacuum. anyway i swapped the auto to a t56 manual and wanted to get a carb with mechanical secondaries. everyone recomended a 750 double pumper and i have been looking for one. well i found a guy with a 306 in his carbed mustang that wanted to trade for my edelbrock. idk much about carbs, but he says its been jetted and tricked out for performance. should i trade carbs with him? also what should i check to see if its any good when i go to look at at tomorrow? thanks

heres a pic of his carb on his mustang.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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That's a trade I would make in a heartbeat.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Re: Should i trade carbs?

Definitely... 750 DP would be lightyears better on a healthy 383ci over a little 600 Edelbrock.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Re: Should i trade carbs?

The moderator has spoken.
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Re: Should i trade carbs?

edelbrocks suck,holley is much better
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Old Mar 8, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Re: Should i trade carbs?

alrighty ill see if he still wants to trade. thanks
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