72 LT1 Carb replacement
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Cruising
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72 LT1 Carb replacement
I need a replacement Carb for my 1972 LT1. Did some research, some sites say I have GM P/N 3999263 Holley #6239 780cfm 4150 series, another says GM P/N 3986196 Holley #R4555A. Any one have a recommendation as to what model Holley to replace it with and where to purchase it from.
Thanks,
Ed
Thanks,
Ed
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I found that 3999263 is the number for 72. The other number is 1971 big block. Yours cannt be rebuilt?
http://corvettec3.ca/carb.htm#1971_Options
http://corvettec3.ca/carb.htm#1971_Options
Last edited by MelWff; Dec 10, 2014 at 04:33 PM.
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I need a replacement Carb for my 1972 LT1. Did some research, some sites say I have GM P/N 3999263 Holley #6239 780cfm 4150 series, another says GM P/N 3986196 Holley #R4555A. Any one have a recommendation as to what model Holley to replace it with and where to purchase it from.
Thanks,
Ed
Thanks,
Ed
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Cruising
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Redondo Beach California
Thanks for the input. The general consensus I get from knowledgeable car folks is: Keep The Original And Rebuild It. Getting the car sorted out will take some time, but I'm going to enjoy it.
