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Which carb to run?

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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Car: 1986 camaro Sports Coupe
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Which carb to run?

I need help deciding a carb. I'm building an l31 engine for my car, so far the only mods Iv done are a 95 lt1 cam and Alex springs, a procomp cyclone intake, hei distributer. I'm looking at either a 600 carter carb or a thirdgen factory qjet. Which would be better? Because basically I hsve a stock lt1 motor.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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If you already/still have all of the factory q-jet stuff, run it. Just get a spreadbore Vortec intake manifold.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Re: Which carb to run?

Haven't had a carbed motor before. Building my first one
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Re: Which carb to run?

Qjet. Awesome carburetors!! Drive great..great mileage...and capable of making 600+hp
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 04:17 AM
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Re: Which carb to run?



I agree with the above statements.
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