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  1. 12-26-2009 01:33 PM #1
    dieselman88
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    need help with carb choice

     



    i got an 88 camaro that im switching from tpi to carb. its a 355, stock heads that are ported, lt4 hot cam .525 lift and a think its a 218 228 duration, full roller motor, generic air gap intake manifold, full exhaust, world class t5, and a .355 rear gear. i was wondering what would be a good carb to put on my car. id appreciate any help at all, im new to carbs lol
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  3. 12-26-2009 01:43 PM #2
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    Something in the 600-650 cfm range would be my choice. If street an Edelbrock, if street/strip, a Holley.

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  4. 12-26-2009 04:20 PM #3
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    its gonna be a street/strip car. probably wont be running to much at the strip, mainly cruising. i also am running a 1" carb spacer
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    Stay TPI less tuning
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    I would go with a Q-jet from National Carberator
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