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Old 01-04-2018, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 4zpeed View Post
Tom V
"I do not consider jet changes as differing much from "out of the box""OK, so an accurate statement would be, with a simple jet change the 8156 would be a perfect carb for any moderate to high performance street 350-455, given the CFM requirements were not exceeded?

If so from what I have read (Tuner) and the information you have given here, one would think it would be a highly desirable carb, being that you have mentioned the newer 4779 is lacking in design.



Frank
Lacking only in TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN WHEN THE 4 CORNER IDLE 4779-6 AND LATER 4779 DPs WERE CREATED.

But you are spot on as usual.

Tom V.

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