Thanks for that. I will go with the 465 Holley. It's running well-tuned on
the 260, so it's a known quantity. I want to be sure to thank everybody for
their help and advice. Cheers!
Jun 21, 2010 08:12:43 AM, rfraser@bluefrog.com wrote:
Carb choice depends on many factors; fuel pump is one. The stock
fuel pump will only support an engine around 200 HP. More HP requires more
fuel pump and more carb; ditto for more RPM's. All the carb charts I have
seen indicate that the SBF engine needs 420 cfm @ 6500 rpm; 250 cfm @4000
rpms.
The engine you built will have the best streetability with the 465
cfm carb. Carbs respond to vacuum signals; smaller carbs can have better
vacuum signal and better response at low speeds.
The 1.08 Autolite carb Duke mentioned would be a good choice too.
My stock 260 with a 300 cfm 2bbl has out performed many 4bbl setups
but much of that can be attributed to the guy and brains behind the wheel.
I can also get 28 mpg in cruise mode with the 4 sp.
I would suggest you install the 465 cfm or an Autolite first and
judge the results.
Ron Fraser
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Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 8:17 PM
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Subject: [Tigers] Best Carburetor(s) for the Tiger
So, I'm wondering about carburetion. On my 260, per expert advice, I have a
Holley 465 CFM carburetor installed -- sitting on an old Edelbrock F4B. The
question is about my 289, which I'm in the process of installing. The
engine has a mild cam, hydraulic lifters, original single point distributor,
Rick's headers and exhaust. When I bought my car, the 260 had a Holley 600
CFM carb on it, which I replaced with the new 465 CFM carb. For the 289, I
was wondering which would be the best choice. I'm thinking of installing
either the 465, the 600, or a 715 CFM Holley. I don't know if the biggest
carb would be best, or if that would simply make the car get horrible gas
mileage. What do you think? What do you have on your Tiger? Thanks in
advance for your advice!
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