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holly 850 cfm carb to big for a 302?

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Old 02-21-2013, 05:41 PM
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holly 850 cfm carb to big for a 302?
i have a 302 that has been worked, cam and so on will a holly 850 cfm carb. to big for a 302? Thanks
 
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i have a 302 that has been worked, cam and so on will a holley 850 cfm carb. too big for a 302? Thanks
Yes, that's waaaay too big.... unless it can run 8,000 RPM all day long. For a street engine, stick to around 600-650 cfm.
 
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ok, i just got it for free and its brand new so i was just wondering what i could do with it Thanks
 
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Sell it and buy the size of carb HIO suggested ?
 
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Summit is currently selling their house-branded 600 cfm carb for $235. It's a clone of a Holley 3310.
 
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