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08-24-2009 08:08 PM #16
I'm with Tech 100% on this one - you can not change(reduce) the cfm without changing the physical size of the carburetor body or adding a restriction plate (like sanctioned race bodies require - different story altogether).
That said - If you want a bit of balance between performance and economy, go with a 600cfm carb - like an Edelbrock 1406. Electric choke and very solid design. You may find it a bit rich out of the box and need to re-jet, but try it in the stock configuration first and see if you're satisfied with the performance. I've used a lot of the 1406 carbs very successfully.
Summit SUM-210216 is a 750cfm Quadrajet (rebuild) which is also an excellent carb and was GM's choice for a lot of years on everything from 305 - 454. Great response off idle and there's nothing like those big secondaries when they come to life for a bit of tire chirp in second gear and a wonderful deep growl that lets folks around you know you've got more than a timid mouse in there! This is probably my all time favorite carb but I caution people that it is way too much fun (and perhaps addictive) to kick the gas pedal and your economy goes right out the tail pipe!
Regards,
Glenn"Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." John Basil Barnhil
That's going to be nice, like the color. .
Stude M5 build