carb V8 383
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carb V8 383
What carb do you recommend?
What Distributor and ignition

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What Distributor and ignition

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Car: 86 IRoc
Engine: 383 @ 505hp 530ft/lb torque
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Re: carb V8 383
A Holley 600 should be more then adequate. My vote hands down.
I recommend mechanical choke vacuum secondaries,
http://www.holley.com/0-1850C.asp
For the distributor I would go with the 65k HEI
I recommend http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6500-GY
I recommend mechanical choke vacuum secondaries,
http://www.holley.com/0-1850C.asp
For the distributor I would go with the 65k HEI
I recommend http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6500-GY
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CID X maxRPM /3456 = required carb CFM for single plane intake. Add a little more for a dual plane intake.
That formula, using 383 CID and 6500 max RPMs, produces 720 CFM. So, go for 750 CFM.
Vacuum secondary carbs are for tow vehicles. If you put the package together properly, you won't have any problems with a double pumper carb.
The best thing you can say about Edelbrock carbs is they are shiny.
That formula, using 383 CID and 6500 max RPMs, produces 720 CFM. So, go for 750 CFM.
Vacuum secondary carbs are for tow vehicles. If you put the package together properly, you won't have any problems with a double pumper carb.
The best thing you can say about Edelbrock carbs is they are shiny.
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Engine: 383 @ 505hp 530ft/lb torque
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt and 2.73
Re: carb V8 383
http://www.4secondsflat.com/Carb_CFM_Calculator.html
If you want to be accurate with it.
I'm running a 600 on mine. I'm 95% VE @ 5500 RPM (579.044 CFM).
I get ~500 hp and 530 ft/lb out of it. Worth every penny
If you want to be accurate with it.
I'm running a 600 on mine. I'm 95% VE @ 5500 RPM (579.044 CFM).
I get ~500 hp and 530 ft/lb out of it. Worth every penny
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It's still ballparking. It doesn't mention intake type, and, as already mentioned, you typically need a slightly larger carb for a dual plane intake than you do for a single plane intake.
Do you have a dyno sheet for your engine? Did you run side-by-side comparisons with different carbs on the dyno to optimize your combo?
As the link does state, engines are a compromise. What might give you the best ET on the drag strip may be a pain to drive daily.
Do you have a dyno sheet for your engine? Did you run side-by-side comparisons with different carbs on the dyno to optimize your combo?
As the link does state, engines are a compromise. What might give you the best ET on the drag strip may be a pain to drive daily.
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Re: carb V8 383
CID X maxRPM /3456 = required carb CFM for single plane intake. Add a little more for a dual plane intake.
That formula, using 383 CID and 6500 max RPMs, produces 720 CFM. So, go for 750 CFM.
Vacuum secondary carbs are for tow vehicles. If you put the package together properly, you won't have any problems with a double pumper carb.
The best thing you can say about Edelbrock carbs is they are shiny.
That formula, using 383 CID and 6500 max RPMs, produces 720 CFM. So, go for 750 CFM.
Vacuum secondary carbs are for tow vehicles. If you put the package together properly, you won't have any problems with a double pumper carb.
The best thing you can say about Edelbrock carbs is they are shiny.
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Re: carb V8 383
I've seen a ton of people complain about metal shavings from initial machining being down in the carbs from Barry Grant causing bad performance issues. I've also seen some that worked just fine. If I were to buy one, I'd inspect it thoroughly before bolting in it based on what I've HEARD - but I've never owned one personally. Anyone I know prefers Holley or Edelbrock over a Demon carb, but they are opinions. You may find that you like them, who knows.
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Re: carb V8 383
I've seen a ton of people complain about metal shavings from initial machining being down in the carbs from Barry Grant causing bad performance issues. I've also seen some that worked just fine. If I were to buy one, I'd inspect it thoroughly before bolting in it based on what I've HEARD - but I've never owned one personally. Anyone I know prefers Holley or Edelbrock over a Demon carb, but they are opinions. You may find that you like them, who knows.

They are better than Holly?
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Car: Camaro 1988
Engine: 305 14.5s 1/4mile
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Re: carb V8 383
A Holley 600 should be more then adequate. My vote hands down.
I recommend mechanical choke vacuum secondaries,
http://www.holley.com/0-1850C.asp
For the distributor I would go with the 65k HEI
I recommend http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6500-GY
I recommend mechanical choke vacuum secondaries,
http://www.holley.com/0-1850C.asp
For the distributor I would go with the 65k HEI
I recommend http://www.skipwhiteperformance.com/...x?Item=6500-GY
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Re: carb V8 383
ive seen some bad reviews about skip white performance, but i havent used them first hand. that being said, it looks like a good unit and for only $49, its a steal. id check out the vender review forum about skip white performance before commiting to buy though.
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