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Old 09-07-2010, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Danr55 View Post
Remember the 3456 rule. Multiply the engine volume in cubic inches times the maximum RPM you will be operating at, then divide the product by 3456. THat should provide the proper CFM flow for your carb.
The weight of the car, cam and other things enter into this too. Holley acutually has a handy calculator on their website for selecting the "right" carburetor size and type.
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