((Engine CID x Max RPM) / 3456) x Volumetric Efficiency = CFM

 

Example:

 

350 CID

7000 RPM Max

Assume you want 100% VE

 

Looks like this:

 

((350 x 7000) / 3456) x 1 = 709 CFM

 

If you generally always assume that you want the CFM that will give you 100% VE, you can remove that part of the equation, because multiplying by 1 doesn’t change the result, so you could say:

 

(350 x 7000) / 3456 = 709 CFM

 

You have to know your displacement and be realistic about the max RPM you intend to run the engine at. A 600 CFM carb is only appropriate on a 283 if you are running it at over 7000 RPM. If it is a streetcar, you are probably better off with a 500 CFM. That would get you 100% VE at a little under 6000 RPM.

 

John Nasta

Old Car Network

http://oldcarnetwork.com

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Gunner
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Malibu Carb question

 

Hi John,

 

I did the same thing on my '64.  Used the Edelbrock 600 CFM 4 BBL.  Does get the job done <grin>. 

 

-= Gunner =-

-= Jacksonville FL =-

-= www.tail-gunner.net =-

 

 

 

-------Original Message-------

 

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; The Chevelle Mailing List

Date: 02/24/04 16:44:11

To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List'

Subject: [Chevelle-list] Malibu Carb question

 

Does anyone know where I could find information on the carburetor size that

was on the 66 Malibu, 2 barrel, 283 motor. I need to replace mine and was

thinking about getting a edelbrock 4 barrel manifold and carb but not sure

of the cfm to get. Any hints or suggestion would be great.

 

 

 

John

 

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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:35 AM

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Subject: [Chevelle-list] Off subj? Q: Impala towing hook?

 

 

A friend of mine is wondering which towing hooks that will fit a -75 Impala

B-bod?

 

Best regards

Pelle Andersson

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