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Ol' Ron · 06-10-2018, 08:20 AM

When switching to a different intake system. One of the first thing you have to check is the AF ratio, especially with the Holley, they come rich out of the box. For an interesting read on carburetors, try JWL's book "Flathead facts'" He covers most of these swaps.

06-10-2018, 08:20 AM	#10
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,861	Re: 8BA or 8CM and Holley 390 cfm vs other combinations When switching to a different intake system. One of the first thing you have to check is the AF ratio, especially with the Holley, they come rich out of the box. For an interesting read on carburetors, try JWL's book "Flathead facts'" He covers most of these swaps.