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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Quick Carb Application Question

on my 1984 f-150 i have a 351 with the 2bbl carb. Im looking at putting a holley 4bbl number 50428 (ford E6HE-GB) on it intead of rebuilding the 2bbl. should this bolt on, what do i need to look for, where can i get more info?

I have an auto transmission and this carb says it was made for the auto, it looks complete and moves the way it should...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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You'll also need to change the intake manifold, manifold gaskets, perhaps need an adaptor plate and carb to manifold gasket, an assortment of vacuum lines and a good vacuum diagram for proper routing.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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You'll also need to change the intake manifold, manifold gaskets, perhaps need an adaptor plate and carb to manifold gasket, an assortment of vacuum lines and a good vacuum diagram for proper routing.
right right, i was going to have to replace all that besides the intake manifold anyways so is no big deal. i hope it works.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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If I may make a recommendation. Compare prices from the Holley to a compareable Edelbrock carb. I've never really been a fan of Holley's myself.

I have had great luck with the Edelbrock performer series carbs. Secondly, don't go to big. A stock engine will be very happy with a 600cfm 4 barrel carb, and will likely offer you a mild fuel mileage gain, providing you don't put your foot into it to hard.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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yeah im in need of a rebuild or a close to stock replacement and i dont really see myself wanting to use my entire front tank in just a few seconds.
 
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