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Old 03-17-2011, 07:27 AM
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Carb help for a 390

Need to know what would b the best carb for my 390 it came out of a 77 ford pickup its got a 770 holly but its junk any advice would be very helpful. Thanks

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i used a holley yrs ago and really didn't like it.. changed to edlebrock and never had a problem... that 390 is in the 650 to maybe 700cfm area..
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Here is a google web page with engine cfm calculators.
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&h...daeab4d2e2d925

I am guessing a 600 CFM carb will be fine.
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Here is a google web page with engine cfm calculators.
http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&h...daeab4d2e2d925

I am guessing a 600 CFM carb will be fine.
X2....A 1406 Edelbrock is the easiest to tune . Same carburetor as the old Carter AFB . Bought a kit for my buddy's 1406 yesterday . Application list includes AFB .
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Need to know what would b the best carb for my 390 it came out of a 77 ford pickup its got a 770 holly but its junk any advice would be very helpful. Thanks
Holley 750 with vacuum secondaries.

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