Re: [Chevelle-list] carburetor suggestion

[Clint Hooper]

The operating range on a Performer is from idle to 5,500rpm. I ran a Performer intake w/800 Holley spreadbore on my 68 El Camino's 468" and set the rev limiter on it at 6,000rpm. A Performer Rpm would work better up high but the Performer would work better down low. I've never been a fan of Edelbrock Performer carbs since they just won't make the HP that Holleys or Demons will,all things being equal. Mechanical secondaries work great if you have decent gearing and /or a manual trans. Otherwise,I prefer vacuum secondaries. That latter tend to get a little better fuel economy,as well. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Karl Groves That seems like a lot of motor for a Performer intake. Perhaps a Performer RPM air gap would be more appropriate. I'm a fan of the Performer 750, myself, because I find it easier to tweak than a Holley, but Holleys are a damn good carb, too. I like to keep it as simple as possible - mechanical secondaries, manual choke, throw it on the manifold and run, and all the Edelbrock performer carbs I've had have been great.    Karl Groves Master Certified CIW http://www.karlgroves.com Will Work For Parts: http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3   From: Jimmy C. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm am shopping for a carburetor and looking for suggestions. I have a 454 ci that is 60 over , with flat top pistons not quite sure of compression. 113cc oval port heads ,it has comp cam with .526 lift int. & ex, duration is 230 deg., lobe seperation is 110 deg, stock valve train, edelbrock performer 2.0 intake. appreciate all suggestions. thank you ,Jimmy .C