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chevyc1068 · 01-23-2007, 06:42 PM

Alright, I'm looking for a carb for a 350 that will have new cam, intake, headers, rebuilt heads, and a dual exhaust system. I'm looking at making just at 1hp per CID. It'll probably end up being an Edelbrock, but if someone thinks that a certain Holley would be better they can try to convince me. I would like to hear from some people that have had personal experience with a certain carb on the same motor.

The cam I'm looking at has these specs: 214/214 dur @ 50 .443/.443 or 218/218 dur @ 50 .458/.458 with 1.6 ratio rockers.

Intake will probably be: Performer, Performer EPS, or Holley street dominator.

Headers will be hooker competition headers.

RACINJASON22 · 01-23-2007, 07:30 PM

What heads are you running?

chevyc1068 · 01-23-2007, 07:58 PM

Just the stock ones. Although I'm not for sure which ones they are because I haven't pulled them yet. The 350 is out of a 69 c10.

*Billla* · 01-24-2007, 02:07 AM

600 CFM, vacuum secondaries, take yer pick

I've always been a Holley guy, but I'm getting converted to the Edelbrocks for daily drivers - FAR easier to get a good street tune with IMHO.

stsalvage · 01-24-2007, 02:49 AM

i run a 650 edalbrock on my 1965 3/4 ton and its way easy to dial up and no problem and if you buy from edalbrock they give you a 1-800 to call for specks and a help line free to tune your carb the 650 at the time was all i got so if i had my choice the 600 would be a grate combo and if your going to put miles on this eng be simple no radical cams or heads make it a runner it will last 4-9 years and you will get your moneys out of it

brak · 01-24-2007, 02:59 AM

Alot of the decision will depend on what intake manifold you end up running, As you want to match the carb to it, and most manufacturers will tell you exactly what size carb it is designed to work with.

for a stock to mild intake (ie. edelbrock performer, Weiand action +, etc) a 600 or 650 CFM carb would be perfect. this combination on a mild 350 will give you decent power, without sacrificing fuel economy. (was getting 15+ mpg in my 81 c-10 350, performer intake, 600 performer carb slightly lean)

If you choose a more performance oriented intake (ie. Edelbrock RPM, Weiand X-CELerator, etc.) you will need to step up to a 750 or 800 CFM carb.

I prefer Edelbrock carbs, due to to ease of adjustment, low maintenence (no power valve to blow out), and they are ready to run right out of the box.

01-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#1
chevyc1068 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Murdock, Kansas Posts: 147	Carb for a 350 Alright, I'm looking for a carb for a 350 that will have new cam, intake, headers, rebuilt heads, and a dual exhaust system. I'm looking at making just at 1hp per CID. It'll probably end up being an Edelbrock, but if someone thinks that a certain Holley would be better they can try to convince me. I would like to hear from some people that have had personal experience with a certain carb on the same motor. The cam I'm looking at has these specs: 214/214 dur @ 50 .443/.443 or 218/218 dur @ 50 .458/.458 with 1.6 ratio rockers. Intake will probably be: Performer, Performer EPS, or Holley street dominator. Headers will be hooker competition headers. __________________ 1968 C-10 longbed, 307 V8, 4spd- currently under construction

01-23-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Carb for a 350 What heads are you running?

01-23-2007, 07:58 PM	#3
chevyc1068 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Murdock, Kansas Posts: 147	Re: Carb for a 350 Just the stock ones. Although I'm not for sure which ones they are because I haven't pulled them yet. The 350 is out of a 69 c10. __________________ 1968 C-10 longbed, 307 V8, 4spd- currently under construction

01-24-2007, 02:07 AM	#4
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Carb for a 350 600 CFM, vacuum secondaries, take yer pick I've always been a Holley guy, but I'm getting converted to the Edelbrocks for daily drivers - FAR easier to get a good street tune with IMHO.

01-24-2007, 02:49 AM	#5
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Carb for a 350 i run a 650 edalbrock on my 1965 3/4 ton and its way easy to dial up and no problem and if you buy from edalbrock they give you a 1-800 to call for specks and a help line free to tune your carb the 650 at the time was all i got so if i had my choice the 600 would be a grate combo and if your going to put miles on this eng be simple no radical cams or heads make it a runner it will last 4-9 years and you will get your moneys out of it

01-24-2007, 02:59 AM	#6
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Carb for a 350 Alot of the decision will depend on what intake manifold you end up running, As you want to match the carb to it, and most manufacturers will tell you exactly what size carb it is designed to work with. for a stock to mild intake (ie. edelbrock performer, Weiand action +, etc) a 600 or 650 CFM carb would be perfect. this combination on a mild 350 will give you decent power, without sacrificing fuel economy. (was getting 15+ mpg in my 81 c-10 350, performer intake, 600 performer carb slightly lean) If you choose a more performance oriented intake (ie. Edelbrock RPM, Weiand X-CELerator, etc.) you will need to step up to a 750 or 800 CFM carb. I prefer Edelbrock carbs, due to to ease of adjustment, low maintenence (no power valve to blow out), and they are ready to run right out of the box. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 01-24-2007 at 03:06 AM.



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