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Offline basement

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360 carburation
« on: June 14, 2006 - 07:53:50 AM »
So I picked up a jet kit to dial in my Edelbrock carb and in reading the carb manual i found it is a 600cfm. Am i suffocating the 360 with this small a carburator? It is a completely stock 360 motor, headers, 4-speed.




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Re: 360 carburation
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2006 - 08:33:18 AM »
in my opinion yes , while most 360 came from the factory with just a Holley 2 bbl they can use more of course ihave never been a fan of the Eddy / Carter afb

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Re: 360 carburation
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2006 - 01:40:01 PM »
It all depends how high of rpm you're running to.

I'd say you're fine below 6000rpm... choking past that.
« Last Edit: June 14, 2006 - 01:42:07 PM by KTO »

Offline Rob C

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Re: 360 carburation
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2006 - 07:48:34 PM »
600 is fine. When it comes to what size is ideal or not enuff, the amnifold should be hhoked up to a gauge and see what the readings are.
A pressure of 1.5 is to high for best performance and a larger carb can be used.
The difference in a 600 to 750 on some engines produce on 5-7 hp more.
So is it worth the expense?
'73 Cuda, 360, 4psd & 4.10's
'79 Dodge Magnum, 360, 727, 9-1/4 W/3.55's