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Subject: [oletrucks] carb flow rate?
From: mark@noakes.com
Date: 20 Jun 2001 11:45:15 -0700
Does anyone know the flow rate of the 2-bbl Rochester used on the V8's 55-59?  
The maximum rate would be ok, and the whole curve would be even better.  I need 
to do some flow calculations to make sure that the original carb will work on 
my engine given my intended use profile, ie, more interested in low end torque 
and higher venturi velocities for better gas mileage rather than high hp at 
high rpm.  Most modified small blocks are overcarbureted anyway, but this might 
be going too far the other way.

Thanks,

Mark Noakes
58/56 Chevy Suburban
59 GMC Suburban
Knoxville, TN
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