Topic: Carb recommendation for 72
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Here's another vote for q-jet. Assuming they're re-built properly with a good kit and all the right stuff done to 'em (i.e. new bushings for the primary throttle shaft if necessary) you can't beat 'em for street-ability. And they're not too bad on mileage since the giant secondaries only kick in when you get into it a bit. (That is if you can avoid getting into it too often. 
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)Can't remember, do the regular old E-brock performers (dual plane) fit under stock hoods with stock air cleaners? I think it's close if remember correctly. Performer is probably easier to find than the L-82 aluminum......
1976 Silver/Firethorn. L48, 4spd. Original 2 bolt, vortec heads, 9.4:1 CR, Speed Pro Cam: 224/224@0.050, 112 LSA, Eagle Steel Crank.
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Talk to SARGE about F.I. He's the pro. I love my Q-jet. It IS done right, but cost me some pennies, LOTS. Works well! I'm getting about 17-18 MPG.
Q-jets are my favorite. I tried a Holley Q-jet replacement back in 1980 when they hit the market....I cannot remember it's name? Anyway, gas mileage was off big time and it did not have the same power under wide open throttle.
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Mac3 said: Thank you all for your input. Has anyone attempted the fuel injection conversion? If so, are there any recommendations?thanks
Here is a new FI company about to debut. I think their website goes public soon. Sounds a lot cheaper than the current FI conversion units.
http://www.rodauthority.com/efi/the-inside-scoop-on-fuel-injection-technologys-efi-4-and-efi-8-kits/
hi fellows i am in fla ,just bought house,not topic but carbs ,i know its not corvettr but,there was no better sound than my 62 ss 409 w/two afb,s . sorry my 79 not much sound,have new 3 INS EXHAUST I INJOY READING THIS SITE DWA175
Awesome! Keep us posted on your FI conversion.
GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
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Mac3 said: Just put my deposit down on the FI Tech system. Hope it works well!
Did you just go with the $995 throttle body, or did you also go with the $500 sump pump (or whatever it's called)?
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