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Old 02-25-2017, 12:22 PM   #46
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Re: Why all the hype about horse power and torque?

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Originally Posted by special-K View Post
The writing on the wall on that carb was "had a Nascar guy build my carb". If all you did was drive wide open down the interstate I'd say he's your man for a carb tweak. But that ain't reality. The key is what you need through the range.
Probably true for carbs, never thought of that. I had a NASCAR engine builder do my 402 (he retired up here and still putters on projects) but I figure if you can built a motor to live for 500 racing miles, my 402 will live.

But it might not transfer to carbs, as you say, because they're basically wide open all the time!

You know who you really want? That unnamed grey-bearded old tech who worked at the corner Texaco for 40 years. That dude can fix anything. But avoid his brother, he's terrible. Unfortunately they look identical...
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