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GreenMystChevy · 08-01-2003, 12:44 PM

I am trying to fire up this here engine but the carb is a piece of junk that sat around for a little too long. I need some quick advice on what to get so that I can get her going this weekend.

It is a 350 stock rated at 300hp with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. I just need to know what carb I should get that will do the job yet won't break the bank. Something simple and reliable.

Thanks guys.

casey · 08-01-2003, 01:08 PM

well I don't know about break the bank, but the best carb I think by far is a edelbrock, I put one on my sons truck two yrs ago and haven't touched it yet runs perfect, if you could find a used one of theses, it would save you some money

67chevemall · 08-01-2003, 01:16 PM

I was running a basic 600cfm Holley, never had any problems with it for 4 years, I just retired it for a big ass gas jugger!
It was only $280 Canadian 4 years ago. So thats like $5.00 American!LOL

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...C/0-1850C.html

GreenMystChevy · 08-01-2003, 01:42 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I don't know what I might choose between Eldelbrock and Holley but I need to have an idea of what cfm to get.
Is 600cfm too small or should I step up to a 750? Will that just kill me in gas and not help out performance?

jewels. · 08-01-2003, 01:47 PM

the secret to buying a good used carb is to get one that has been used recently. if you go to the junkyard - ask them for one off of a recently junked car or truck. then, you can get a running carb. this avoids having to rebuild the carb, which is often where problems arise. with a recently run carb, it is broken in, the gaskets are well cured, and it functions. (get one that works).

i put a used carb from a 78 impala on my truck. bought it from the yard two days after they junked the impala. it was in good working order. no rebuild required.

when i had the straight six a long time ago, i rebuilt a one-bbl carb, and thats when things went nuts. i was always adjusting and fixing and tryin to get it to run well.

thats my two cents.
good luck!

jewels.

67chevemall · 08-01-2003, 02:23 PM

600 cfm is plenty!

Cheers

GreenMystChevy · 08-01-2003, 03:31 PM

Well, I just ordered up an Edelbrock 600cfm. Set me back about $250. Not a bad price for a good carb, but then again, that's $250 more than I was hoping to spend.

Thanks for the help guys, and gals.

casey · 08-01-2003, 04:10 PM

you won't be sorry there nice carbs, the electric choke option is really nice too, if you go that route, they have a 1-800 number too for assistance, if your having any problems, getting it going

08-01-2003, 12:44 PM	#1
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	need some carb help here I am trying to fire up this here engine but the carb is a piece of junk that sat around for a little too long. I need some quick advice on what to get so that I can get her going this weekend. It is a 350 stock rated at 300hp with an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. I just need to know what carb I should get that will do the job yet won't break the bank. Something simple and reliable. Thanks guys. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

08-01-2003, 01:42 PM	#4
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Thanks for the replies guys. I don't know what I might choose between Eldelbrock and Holley but I need to have an idea of what cfm to get. Is 600cfm too small or should I step up to a 750? Will that just kill me in gas and not help out performance? __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

08-01-2003, 01:47 PM	#5
jewels. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 1,100	the secret to buying a good used carb is to get one that has been used recently. if you go to the junkyard - ask them for one off of a recently junked car or truck. then, you can get a running carb. this avoids having to rebuild the carb, which is often where problems arise. with a recently run carb, it is broken in, the gaskets are well cured, and it functions. (get one that works). i put a used carb from a 78 impala on my truck. bought it from the yard two days after they junked the impala. it was in good working order. no rebuild required. when i had the straight six a long time ago, i rebuilt a one-bbl carb, and thats when things went nuts. i was always adjusting and fixing and tryin to get it to run well. thats my two cents. good luck! jewels. __________________ 68 C10 Red Step 350 my first child & main focus 58 3200 Apache LWB Step the upcoming project

08-01-2003, 03:31 PM	#7
GreenMystChevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodinville, WA Posts: 513	Well, I just ordered up an Edelbrock 600cfm. Set me back about $250. Not a bad price for a good carb, but then again, that's $250 more than I was hoping to spend. Thanks for the help guys, and gals. __________________ Jeremy '71 C-10 '72 GMC K2500 '72 Nova (Dad's) '70 Chevelle SS '55 Sedan Delivery Attempting to build up this here 4x4...make her real tall and purty...well, maybe just tall

08-01-2003, 01:08 PM	#2
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	well I don't know about break the bank, but the best carb I think by far is a edelbrock, I put one on my sons truck two yrs ago and haven't touched it yet runs perfect, if you could find a used one of theses, it would save you some money

08-01-2003, 01:16 PM	#3
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	I was running a basic 600cfm Holley, never had any problems with it for 4 years, I just retired it for a big ass gas jugger! It was only $280 Canadian 4 years ago. So thats like $5.00 American!LOL http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLin...C/0-1850C.html

08-01-2003, 02:23 PM	#6
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	600 cfm is plenty! Cheers

08-01-2003, 04:10 PM	#8
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	you won't be sorry there nice carbs, the electric choke option is really nice too, if you go that route, they have a 1-800 number too for assistance, if your having any problems, getting it going



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