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big10ratrod77 · 02-20-2010, 08:23 PM

well as my dad has said to me ever since i have had enything that was modifyable (is that a word?) "STOCK IS BEST"... and i learned it the hard way. but you also have to think chevy paid engineers lots of money to make a good truck from the factory so as i said "STOCK IS BEST". Get ya a good rebuilt q-jet and make sure it is adjusted right with a good tune up and it will be perty good on gas if ya can keep the 4bbl shut up.

and also the only thing a open element air cleaner dose is make ya sound like ya got more motor than you realy do, and your choke will nnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeevvvvvverrrr cut off which burns more gas

Mike C · 02-20-2010, 09:43 PM

Stock cars are easier to repair than modified ones. On a stock vehicle when you go to the parts store, it's easy to get stock parts. But remember, 750 Holleys were "stock" on plenty of 60's cars. So were open element air cleaners. The air cleaner has nothing to do with the choke coming off either that is either a hot air, exhaust crossover, or electric function. The one advantage to a snorkel type air cleaner is the pre-heater that helps keep the engine from running too lean in cold air environments. The big problem with swapping carbs, cams, exhausts, ignitions, etc. is that most end users don't put sufficient time in tuning and adjusting.

02-20-2010, 08:23 PM	#26
big10ratrod77 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hillborough nc Posts: 410	Re: Should I stick with stock carb or aftermarket? well as my dad has said to me ever since i have had enything that was modifyable (is that a word?) *"STOCK IS BEST"... and i learned it the hard way. but you also have to think chevy paid engineers lots of money to make a good truck from the factory so as i said "STOCK IS BEST". Get ya a good rebuilt q-jet and make sure it is adjusted right with a good tune up and it will be perty good on gas if ya can keep the 4bbl shut up. and also the only thing a open element air cleaner dose is make ya sound like ya got more motor than you realy do, and your choke will nnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeevvvvvverrrr cut off which burns more gas __________________ 77 chevy BIG 10 350/sm465/12bolt w 3.73 bout 240 horse power NO power steerin 79 chevy 1/2 ton 250/three on the tree/3.08s soon to get built 250/floor shift conversion/3.08s 81 mercedes 300d 25 MPG 77 chevy BIG DOOLEY 454/sm-465/14 bolt 4.10s "fully loaded" 73 plymouth duster 225 slant six/230 3 speed/8 1/4 trying to acheve 300 horse six http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3135091 '77 chevy trucks. built to stay tough. life is short build a hot rod Last edited by big10ratrod77; 02-20-2010 at 08:33 PM.*

02-20-2010, 09:43 PM	#27
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Should I stick with stock carb or aftermarket? Stock cars are easier to repair than modified ones. On a stock vehicle when you go to the parts store, it's easy to get stock parts. But remember, 750 Holleys were "stock" on plenty of 60's cars. So were open element air cleaners. The air cleaner has nothing to do with the choke coming off either that is either a hot air, exhaust crossover, or electric function. The one advantage to a snorkel type air cleaner is the pre-heater that helps keep the engine from running too lean in cold air environments. The big problem with swapping carbs, cams, exhausts, ignitions, etc. is that most end users don't put sufficient time in tuning and adjusting. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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