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    429 carb ?

     



    I just bought a 69 Merc Marauder X-100 Is pure stock except for Performer RPM intake Is running a 600CFM Holley I,am new to Ford's have been GM for the last 40 years Pontiac & Buick. Trying to find out which Edelbrock carb is best suited for the 429 with that intake. I don't think 600 is enough The car itself is cherry as hell. Said to be one of 161 of 5600 X-100's still registered in the states. I would really appreciate the information. Thanks.

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    I run a 600 DP on my 429 on the street. Works fine. I know it'll take up to a 850
    with my cam intake headers etc, but for the street it runs good from stoplight
    to stoplight.
    A Ranchero is NOT an El Camino

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    shoprat nailed it. 600 for driveability on the street, 850 for max power.
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    Your original carburetor was a Holley 64-5332, 850 cfm. In the event you’re interested, this carb is still available (rebuilt) from Summit for $290.99

    I would agree with the above postings however - the 600 cfm is probably very drivable however, the original Holley would give a great sound when you nail it!

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