Re: choice of carb

[Gary <mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like maybe the second darys are not kicking in.  You did not metion what you had for a carb.  A good Carter or Elbrock will work just fine and provide the kick you are looking for.  Plus give better mileage than the Holley.
---- Dave Harms <civiltech@xxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> I have a 383 4 speed in my car which has been rebuilt (both engine and 
> tranny). Long story short:I had them rebuilt about 5 years ago. Got the 
> car back and it overheated, battery kept going dead, so I parked it in 
> the garage for a couple years. Took it to another mechanic last 
> September finally and I had a new radiator, carb and misc. other items 
> already purchased to put on it. Got the car back in December. He also 
> added an electronic fuel pump. I've driven it three times since 
> December. Not being a motor head, I do know that a "beefier" cam was put 
> in to get a little more power out of it by the first mechanic. What 
> carburetor would be a good choice for me? The carb that I had 
> pre-purchased for the second mechanic to install was the 600cfm 
> Edelbrock model 1406. The other day it was finally nice enough (live by 
> Denver) to take it out for a spin. I was trying to be careful with the 
> car as it is somewhat of a fresh rebuild, but had to check out the 4bbl 
> for the first time. To my surprise, I never felt it jump when the 4bbl 
> kicked in as I would with the old Holly. That is why I'm asking what is 
> the right carb for this application. I won't be racing it; just want the 
> occaisonal rush of big engine displacement power and sound. Sorry for 
> the long post....
> 
> 64 Polara 500 Convertible
> 
> 
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