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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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From: Richmond,VA
Car: 1988 Camaro SC
Engine: 383 Stroker
Transmission: TH-350
Fuel Pressure??

Im puttting a carburated 383 SBC stroker in my 88 sport coupe. Im gonna run the fuel pump in the tank with a regulator to the carb. What should my fuel pressure be to the carb? I will have a fuel pressure gauge hooked up coming out of the regulator. THANKS!!!
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Old Oct 20, 2004 | 11:05 PM
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
start it around 5.5.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: 454 Demon 850DP
Transmission: TH350, 3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.73
6-8 psi should be fine.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
Engine: 4 bolt main Chevy 350/330hp
Transmission: 700R4
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I just bought a holley for my conversion, but the max it goes is 4.5 . Is this too low ?

The engine is a 330 hp 1971 350 with a stock Qjet
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