hey guys. i just got a new 600 cfm edelbrock carburetor for my 87 base firebird .v8 305. and i want to jet it up as much as i can so i can get more horsepower/ i was wondering if any one has videos on how to do it or if u can explain it to me thank you

 

My guess is that your carb is already supplying too much fuel for your car. I remember my Edelbrock being way too rich out of the box. More fuel will only make more power if your engine can use it. Too much fuel will kill horsepower, gas mileage, spark plugs and piston rings.

 

how do i know if its giving to much fuel or not? and what could i add to the engine/exaust for more hp? very much apperciatred

 

Look up ^^^^^ There is a sticky for Edelbrock carbs - the manual is there, as well as some nice videos that explain tuning on them.

 

thank you very much. i didnt think to look for one

 

If you got the Edelbrock 1406 it is generally a little lean out of the box for a 305. I have a slightly better cam than stock and I recently put in .101 secodary jets and bumped up to the next richer setting on the primaries with a rod change. This is working out quite well for me.
A jet and rod kit is available for around $35. It has everything you really need. The manual is kind of confusing. If you are only a little mechanically inclined you can take the top ("air horn") off the carb and everything is easily accessed. The manual made a lot more sense to me after I took the carb apart the first time. These carbs are extremely simple.