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      Carb sizing OK?

      Hello.
      I have an Edelbrock 850 cfm Q-Jet carb I plan on putting on a fairly heavy built 383 for my '67 Camaro.
      I'm concerned somewhat that this carb is going to be a too much for my 383. (The projected HP is 470-480).

      Using the traditional carb-sizing formula dictates a carb no bigger than 700 to 750 cfm. However, I contacted the good folks at Edelbrock and they said that one of the benefits of the Q-Jet (and also the reason it has so many moving parts) is that the secondaries stay out of the picture unless the engine demands the extra airflow -- and that I shouldn't have any problems.

      I'd appreciate any advice from you all on this -- particularly if you have a Q-Jet setup or otherwise have insights.

      Thanks very much.

      67 RS/SS Camaro "Under Construction"
      Completed: Body work (90%) and engine (383)
      Next up: DSE Hydroformed Subframe



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