1969 F100 w/ Ford 400

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Sep 23, 2012 | 10:33 PM

Blinker Fluid

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1969 F100 w/ Ford 400

I'm currently rebuilding a Ford 400m for my '69 F100. This will be a daily driver with a performance engine. Need some recommendations for a carb. Not going to be running high rpm's, maybe 6k if I floor it on the on ramp but hopefully averaging around 4k. Running 351c 4 bbl closed quench heads with some big ports. Intake spacers with a 351c Edelbrock Torker (not the Torker II). Cam is a hydraulic flat tappet with a 262/268 duration with .540 lift on intake and .552 on exhaust. Also using 3/8 hardened pushrods. Not looking to get the best mpg since it's already a gas guzzler, but something that will still make it scream when i wanna show off my ponies

any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Sep 23, 2012 | 10:50 PM

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Given the RPM, I suggest an Edelbrock 1406/1405, Holley 600 cfm with vacuum secondaries, or a Demon 625 cfm. On a budget? Opt for Summmit's house-branded 600 cfm with vacuum secondaries.

Sep 23, 2012 | 10:52 PM

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I'm using the same heads on my 351c with an AED 650HO, and my little 241°/248° @ .050", and my little motor has no problem turning to 7000....for the longer stroke of the 400, I'd at least go for a 750, like a holley 3310

Sep 23, 2012 | 11:03 PM

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Make sure you either run a pre 72 timing set or an after market set as the cams were retarded close to 8 degrees from the factory after 72.

Sep 24, 2012 | 12:28 AM

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It'll be perfectly happy with a 600 but a 750 will make noticeably more snort and since it will never win an economy run anyway, I vote bigger.

Sep 24, 2012 | 12:48 AM

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I've heard about the retarded cams. Not on too tight of a budget, thinking of the performer maybe 650-750. Any comments on the thunder series? Would that be a street carb or more strip? Haven't heard much about it

Sep 24, 2012 | 06:49 AM

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I don't know much about Edelbrock's, so I can't comment on any of their carbs. Just curious, what gears are you planning on running out back? what transmission?