You would have to be a moron to fit a 715 on a mild 289, especially given
you are running stock MKII motor.. ie stock heads and valves..?
Even 600 would be more than enough... no point bolting on a big carb with a
motor that doesnt flow enough to use it.
On 21 June 2010 10:16, Would U. Believe <mcdangerous@verizon.net> wrote:
> So, I'm wondering about carburetion. On my 260, per expert advice, I have
> a
> Holley 465 CFM carburetor installed -- sitting on an old Edelbrock F4B.
> The
> question is about my 289, which I'm in the process of installing. The
> engine has a mild cam, hydraulic lifters, original single point
> distributor,
> Rick's headers and exhaust. When I bought my car, the 260 had a Holley 600
> CFM carb on it, which I replaced with the new 465 CFM carb. For the 289, I
> was wondering which would be the best choice. I'm thinking of installing
> either the 465, the 600, or a 715 CFM Holley. I don't know if the biggest
> carb would be best, or if that would simply make the car get horrible gas
> mileage. What do you think? What do you have on your Tiger? Thanks in
> advance for your advice!
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