Another Carb Question
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Another Carb Question
I have a 1976 with an L-48. I need a new carb, and have tried to search and ask around but I receive conflicting answers. I need a replacement carb that will work with my stock intake, but will also be enough to create around 400 hp when I am ready to add heads, intake and a cam.
I asked one guy about and edelbrock and he said it was more difficult to match up to intake mainfold pressure and to go with a Holley because it uses power valves for different manifold pressures. Then another guy tells me the Holley needs constant adjustment and the edelbrock will stay more stable after intially tuned.
What carb can I use as a replacement for now that will fit my curent intake, and will be able to fit an aftermarket (most likely an edelbrock) intake, and handle the additional hp??
I asked one guy about and edelbrock and he said it was more difficult to match up to intake mainfold pressure and to go with a Holley because it uses power valves for different manifold pressures. Then another guy tells me the Holley needs constant adjustment and the edelbrock will stay more stable after intially tuned.
What carb can I use as a replacement for now that will fit my curent intake, and will be able to fit an aftermarket (most likely an edelbrock) intake, and handle the additional hp??
Last edited by crj2222; Apr 4, 2010 at 08:42 PM.
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I have a 1976 with an L-48. I need a new carb, and have tried to search and ask around but I receive conflicting answers. I need a replacement carb that will work with my stock intake, but will also be enough to create around 400 hp when I am ready to add heads, intake and a cam.
I asked one guy about and edelbrock and he said it was more difficult to match up to intake mainfold pressure and to go with a Holley because it uses power valves for different manifold pressures. Then another guy tells me the Holley needs constant adjustment and the edelbrock will stay more stable after intially tuned.
What carb can I use as a replacement for now that will fit my curent intake, and will be able to fit an aftermarket (most likely an edelbrock) intake, and handle the additional hp??
I asked one guy about and edelbrock and he said it was more difficult to match up to intake mainfold pressure and to go with a Holley because it uses power valves for different manifold pressures. Then another guy tells me the Holley needs constant adjustment and the edelbrock will stay more stable after intially tuned.
What carb can I use as a replacement for now that will fit my curent intake, and will be able to fit an aftermarket (most likely an edelbrock) intake, and handle the additional hp??
