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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 10:37 PM
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Default carburetor?
What CFM is the 1980 carburetor?
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http://www.carbkitsource.com/carbs/t...jet-index.html
Looks like 600cfm
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L82 were 750cfm stock Rochester.
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750 CFM, the air valve would not open all the way if the motor didn't demand it. Put a stronger engine under the carb and it will use it.
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