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Old 09-27-18, 09:13 PM
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Carb advice 12a

Looking to change my carb somewhere in the near future, not sure what direction to head. Right now I have a holley 2bbl that is way to big for my car so its not really a smooth ride. Looking to get a smooth ride but something that will give me over the stock 100 horsepower. I love the look of the Weber downdraft carbs but obviously the 48 is too big for stock ports as well. Any ideas?
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Everyone knows what TG and I will say. Anyone else?
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I still love my Racing Beat Holley!!! works like a charm and runs like a raped ape!! lol
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
I still love my Racing Beat Holley!!! works like a charm and runs like a raped ape!! lol
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not sure how many others have these carbs work well for them.
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I have nothing against Holleys. My brother's car ran VERY well before he decided to go with an REW setup.

However, with respect to the question at hand ...
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Weber 48 will work fine for a stock port 12A. A RB modified Dell will work well too. Dual DCD 36 downdrafts is the best I've seen other than a hogged out nikki.
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I am personally going with a hogged out Nikki.
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Originally Posted by 73rx313b
I still love my Racing Beat Holley!!! works like a charm and runs like a raped ape!! lol
Mine isn't an RB modded unit, just a regular old holley.
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