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Old 02-28-2018, 10:19 PM
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Ok, now I understand why the 251 cfm number (1.414 conversion), is so far off, that's what I was initially after.

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Originally Posted by Tom Vaught View Post
So here is the carb question for you:
If both carb are tested at the same test pressure for a 2-BBL, (40.8" of water) and the Venturi size and Throttle Blade size is quite different, How can they both be Holley 500 CFM Carbs?
Answer: To reiterate again, physics do not change, on the other hand, you can play with numbers...


Much Thanks,

Frank

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Originally Posted by Tom Vaught View Post
I am working on a Tri-Power Holley carb set-up that uses a 6-Pack End Carb Mainbody (Big Venturi) as the CENTER Carb of my Mechanical Linkage Barry Grant 6-Shooter Ported Intake set-up. Should work great on a 482 cid NA engine.
With that setup you should have access to 1400 + cfm, enough to feed the Beast.

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