what holley should replace a Ford carb w/240cfm?
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what holley should replace a Ford carb w/240cfm?
Hi, my current 292 ('61 Mercury Meteor) has a Ford carb
on it (which according to the information in the sticky in this
forum flows 240 CFM).
I have just purchased a Ford 4bbl manifold for it - what Holley
(or other 4 bbl) would be best suited for this 292 (stock everything).
thanks, S.
ps. I'm looking for driveability first, and power second.
on it (which according to the information in the sticky in this
forum flows 240 CFM).
I have just purchased a Ford 4bbl manifold for it - what Holley
(or other 4 bbl) would be best suited for this 292 (stock everything).
thanks, S.
ps. I'm looking for driveability first, and power second.
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what holley should replace a Ford carb w/240cfm?
For driveability and tuneability, I would recommend an Edelbrock 500cfm 4BBL. That may be pushing it for too much carb, though, and a Holley 390cfm 4BBL may be better, but you will loose some driveability. Why not go with a throttle body injection system? Stand- alone EFI systems are available, and can be built for around $150. Painless Wiring offers GM- style throttle body to 4BBL intake mounts, and you can use your stock distributor, or an aftermarket system. That would be the best way to go for driveability.
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what holley should replace a Ford carb w/240cfm?
Well, I just bought a ECZ 9425-B intake and an unknown 4bbl
carb on it (from EBay). I think I would rather stay with a carb than adding the complication of the FI to the car.
Would you recommendation change (for carbs) knowing the intake manifold I'll be using?
cheers, S.
carb on it (from EBay). I think I would rather stay with a carb than adding the complication of the FI to the car.
Would you recommendation change (for carbs) knowing the intake manifold I'll be using?
cheers, S.
