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Dec 3, 2013 | 04:53 PM

White Boy

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i have a 1978 ford f150 400 6.6 motor .. i was wondering what was a good carb to use.. i want it to haul *** i have a edlebrock 4 barrel on it now but dosent seem to have much power

Dec 3, 2013 | 05:18 PM

hivoltj

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Well edelbrocks aren't know for their amazing throttle response, zip or tuneability, but you may have other problems if it is really a turd.

I'd run a 650cfm Vacuum secondary holley 4160 for simplicity.

Or a Street Avenger 670

Dec 3, 2013 | 05:33 PM

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'merica!!!

Dec 3, 2013 | 06:42 PM

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'merica!!!

lol that made my day

Dec 3, 2013 | 08:20 PM

Dave145

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Is the motor stock? The 400 is far from an "*** hauling" engine in stock form...

Dec 3, 2013 | 08:25 PM

HIO Silver

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Is the motor stock? The 400 is far from an "*** hauling" engine in stock form...

2x... has the restrictive exhaust been uncorked with headers and a dual exhaust system?

Or is it a case of counting yer chickens in front of the cart?

Dec 3, 2013 | 09:40 PM

blue04.5

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Need more information so guys can help you and need to be more specific, what else has been done to the truck?

2wd or 4wd?
Long bed or short bed?
automatic transmission or standard?
Gearing?
Weight?
What speed, in MPH = "hauling ***"?
What is your favorite ice cream?

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Dec 4, 2013 | 11:30 AM

hivoltj

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2x... has the restrictive exhaust been uncorked with headers and a dual exhaust system?

Or is it a case of counting yer chickens in front of the cart?

I'm fairly certain that's not how it goes...