Carb help?
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Carb help?
Hi guys! I bought a 1969 Camaro RS/SS 427 convertible about a month ago, and wondering what the best after market carb is for the car. It is not a #'s matching car, so I'm not worried about originality.
Thank you for the advice in advance!
Thank you for the advice in advance!
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Yes, I knew that when I bought it, but it does have a 427 in it now.
The motor is a date code correct 69 block with stock internals. It has an Edelbrock carb on it now, 750 CFM.
The motor is a date code correct 69 block with stock internals. It has an Edelbrock carb on it now, 750 CFM.
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It idles fine, but doesn't have the power a big block should. It kind of stumbles when you get on it, and the gas mileage sucks...less than 3 MPG right now.
The carb is a 750 CFM according to the paperwork I have.
The carb is a 750 CFM according to the paperwork I have.
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Nice looking car. Are you sure the fuel pump is good and the lines aren't clogged or the sock stopped up? I had a 71 Eldorado once. Idled great, putted around the yard fine, but when you got out on the road it fell on it's face. Turns out there was a restriction in the fuel sender line that it couldn't get enough fuel. I would make sure it is getting fuel. Past that, I don't know much about Edelbrock carbs. Perhaps someone will chime in with an adjustment proceedure. If that doesn't work and it was me, I would go with a Holley 750.
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I'm taking her to a local guy later this week and we'll check that out for sure. Thank you for the advice and kidn words.
