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Re: [Tigers] Best Carburetor(s) for the Tiger

To: "Would U. Believe" <mcdangerous@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Best Carburetor(s) for the Tiger
From: michael king <michael.s.king@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:30:47 +1000
You would have to be a moron to fit a 715 on a mild 289, especially given
you are running stock MKII motor.. ie stock heads and valves..?

Even 600 would be more than enough... no point bolting on a big carb with a
motor that doesnt flow enough to use it.

On 21 June 2010 10:16, Would U. Believe <mcdangerous@verizon.net> wrote:

> 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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Michael King
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