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Old 08-30-2005, 12:13 AM   #1
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Carb choice on 73 390?

I got a 1973 F250 with a 390, headers, 2 1/2 pipe and glasspacks. What would be a good carb for low RPM torque? I not good at getting low torque just high RPM horsepower. I have the stock 2 barrel.
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Old 08-30-2005, 09:59 AM   #2
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Holley 600 be a good choice.
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Re: Carb choice on 73 390?

I looking for something that will work good with the stock cam, I need the low end torque.
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Old 08-30-2005, 03:38 PM   #4
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The Holley 600 is a very good all around carb that would work well with your application. I had one for years on a 352 and put one on my father's 360 and they just run.
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Re: Carb choice on 73 390?

I'll check it out. If I did want to change the cam, say a little more lift, this carb would be enough. Sorry for the ignorance, new to carbs, I'm an EFI guy.
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Old 08-31-2005, 10:26 AM   #6
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The carb should be fine for mild "RV" type cams, say a .470, .480 lift.
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Re: Carb choice on 73 390?

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The carb should be fine for mild "RV" type cams, say a .470, .480 lift.
Alright cool, I go with a 600 CFM carb then.
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