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Old 03-24-2010, 03:28 PM   #1
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need a new carb

well my gas mileage has took a HUGE turn for the worse in the last 2 months. Im looking for a carb that will give me the best gas mileage so i was thinking about a quadrajet 750 http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-210202/

Any suggestions on a carb for me
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:58 PM   #2
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Re: need a new carb

The Summit Q-jet was going to be my suggestion as well. A Q-jet in good condition is more driveable and more economical than just about anything else.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:40 PM   #3
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Re: need a new carb

why not have yours rebuilt through SMI? cheaper than buying a new one

http://www.smicarburetor.com/products/sfID1/85/sfID2/86
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