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Barry Jackson · 08-05-2002, 08:31 AM

I put a 351w in my 87 stang and went with a 750 carb. I don't drive it daily, only at the strip and weekends. For a non daily driver my engine builder and I both agree the carb is cheaper, easier to deal with and makes some more power.
I would suggest setting up your carb after you run it some on the engine. The box carbs are pretty lean etc. I went up in primary and sec jets, plus increased the accel. pump. Be sure you have a good fuel pump and run 7 lbs. pressure. I put a holley blue with a regulator and pressure gage.

08-05-2002, 08:31 AM	#3
Barry Jackson Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Pitts. Pa. USA Posts: 61	Carb or not I put a 351w in my 87 stang and went with a 750 carb. I don't drive it daily, only at the strip and weekends. For a non daily driver my engine builder and I both agree the carb is cheaper, easier to deal with and makes some more power. I would suggest setting up your carb after you run it some on the engine. The box carbs are pretty lean etc. I went up in primary and sec jets, plus increased the accel. pump. Be sure you have a good fuel pump and run 7 lbs. pressure. I put a holley blue with a regulator and pressure gage.