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True, but you'll never achieve 100% - 80% is still optimistic. It's not what you "want", it's what you can get that counts. :*) Dale > Yes, that is the correct carb if you want 80% volumetric efficiency. The > idea is to assume that you want 100% VE, and figure out what cfm carb will > theoretically give you that. > -----Original Message----- > I've had essentially the same engine), at 5500 RPM (realistic[?]) > x 396 CID > x 80% (if lucky) / 3456 = a 500 cfm carb > > ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

