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Hello All -

I'll post in the classifieds too but you guys probably have what I'm looking for (Just checked, classifieds aren't working). I have a SM Chevy 283. I need a 4-Barrel carb for it. Please let me know what you have. I currently have a 700 CFM Carter and want to go down to 550 or 600 CFM.....I'm open to suggestions!

Please e-mail me directly if you have one laying around
kade1@wiktel.com

Thanks,
James

All I'm looking for is dependability and durability. It's a grocery getter.........I don't even have the passing gear linkage hooked up. I'm a street crusier. The 283 came out of a 62 Corvette but I haven't did any mods to it. All I want is for it to start, run, and be dependable!

Thanks,
James

Originally posted by mrmustang
James,

Tell us a little bit about your motor, it's intended useage, and your driving style? On track, off track, cruising only???? Each answer will make a difference in what is suggested for your motor...........


Sincerely,

Bill S.

James,

I would think that a 450 to 500 cfm carburetor would be plenty for the little 283. Here's a link to another thread on CHR that provides a formula for calculating carburetor sizes.

http://www.clubhotrod.com/forums/sho...&threadid=2062

Dan J

If you want dependability you want fuel injection.

Abe

Thanks for the formula........anyone have a 500 CFM, 4 barrel carb or know where I can get one for a decent price?

Thanks,
James

Originally posted by JamesD
All I'm looking for is dependability and durability. It's a grocery getter.........I don't even have the passing gear linkage hooked up. I'm a street crusier. The 283 came out of a 62 Corvette but I haven't did any mods to it. All I want is for it to start, run, and be dependable!

Thanks,
James

try e-bay I got a good carter there for 60 bucks then I did get burnt on a holley. Also look into a 500 cfm 2 barell rochester they can be had cheap and a very tuneable.

I have a 600cfm Edelbrock it needs to be re-jetted.