4 Barrel Carb on 261 ci 6 Cyl

Discussion in 'General Chevy & GMC Pickups Talk' started by mlcampaign, Feb 5, 2001.

  1. mlcampaign

    mlcampaign Member

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    I have a 1950 1/2 ton chevy pick-up. I am having rebuilt and installed a 1959 261 ci 6 cyl...can I install a 4 barrel carb on it and get imporved perfopprmance, milage any other benefits...?

    Michael
     
    mlcampaign, Feb 5, 2001
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  2. Craig

    Craig Guest

    What size of carb were you wanting to put on there?If you stay small then it would work allright.Try to stay around 450 to 600 cfms.
    Craig Hager
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    Craig, Feb 8, 2001
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  3. mlcampaign

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    Craig....Holly suggested a 390 cfm...is that a small enough\workable 4 bbl. carb.?

    Michael
     
    mlcampaign, Feb 8, 2001
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  4. Craig

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    The 390 cfm would be a good carb for your engine.Its the perfect size for what you need.
    Craig Hager
    tech1@chevyduty.com
     
    Craig, Feb 9, 2001
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