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: 71 396/402 carb help


ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 10:55 AM
i need to order my carb, what would be the best carb size to get for her, 3in exhaust, and mild cam with intentions of getting lil bigger, auto 4.56 gears. im more in to holley thanks

Tom Mobley
Mar 14th, 08, 11:33 AM
Sa 770

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 12:16 PM
this will do
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HLY%2D0%2D81770&N=700+115&autoview=sku

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 12:24 PM
how much hp can this carb handle up to

trmnatr
Mar 14th, 08, 12:33 PM
How big of a camshaft do you have? Is it solid, hyd or what? If your gonna turn it around 5,800-6,000rpm a 750 Holley or a 750 Pro Systems

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 12:53 PM
well the cam thats in there now is i belive at 4500 crane makes it

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 1:07 PM
but this is wut im gonna get
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM%2DK1303&autoview=sku

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 2:02 PM
can a stock 71 4bolt able to spin that high

kettbo
Mar 14th, 08, 2:27 PM
6500rpm, no issues

ss68396
Mar 14th, 08, 3:00 PM
wuts up george,
so if i wanted more power then wut that cam gives me, what would be my other options, how could i get around 500hp with out modin pistons and heads. also wut carb would be the best for my the setup i want. must be a holley.