C3 Carb Help
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C3 Carb Help
Hello!
My corvette has seen better days before. I am looking to replace my Holley 4160 carburetor. The intake manifold is an Edelbrock C3B. Any recommendations if I should replace my current carburetor with the same model or convert it to another? If so, any recommendations on where to buy one? Are all sites/spots created equal when purchasing carbs? Thanks so much!
My corvette has seen better days before. I am looking to replace my Holley 4160 carburetor. The intake manifold is an Edelbrock C3B. Any recommendations if I should replace my current carburetor with the same model or convert it to another? If so, any recommendations on where to buy one? Are all sites/spots created equal when purchasing carbs? Thanks so much!
Dr. Detroit
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From: New Braunfels Texas
Hello!
My corvette has seen better days before. I am looking to replace my Holley 4160 carburetor. The intake manifold is an Edelbrock C3B. Any recommendations if I should replace my current carburetor with the same model or convert it to another? If so, any recommendations on where to buy one? Are all sites/spots created equal when purchasing carbs? Thanks so much!
My corvette has seen better days before. I am looking to replace my Holley 4160 carburetor. The intake manifold is an Edelbrock C3B. Any recommendations if I should replace my current carburetor with the same model or convert it to another? If so, any recommendations on where to buy one? Are all sites/spots created equal when purchasing carbs? Thanks so much!
Jebby
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From: At my Bar drinking and wrenching in Lafayette Colorado
...you just have to replace or cut the "looped" bowl vent tube that runs across the top of the carb from the primary to the secondary bowls. Most air cleaners won't clear it, so you just need to cut the tube at an angle to recreate the appearance of the "standard" Holley bowl vent tubes.
But Jebby is right - that carb runs really well right out of the box on a stock or mildly modified small block. Excellent unit.
Lars
But Jebby is right - that carb runs really well right out of the box on a stock or mildly modified small block. Excellent unit.
Lars
