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#30173 05/19/2002 6:59 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Note that those are both for 4 bbl carbs, 2 bbl carbs use a different flow measurement system. I just wish that I knew the relationship between the two.
Fred
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#30174 05/19/2002 11:25 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | Ok Fred, we all know relationships are difficult but......4 bbl carbs are rated for cfm at 1.5 Hg of pressure drop(vacuum)and 2 bbls are rated 3 Hg of pressure drop.To rate a 2 barrel the same as a 4 barrel a conversion factor of 1.414 can be used. So, for example,a Holley 500 cfm 2 bbl carb is 353 cfm if rated on a 4 bbl scale.The above information is from various carb tuning books. | | |
#30175 05/19/2002 3:38 PM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | Well, as for thr one-barrel carbs, CFM =Can`t Flow Much! 
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#30176 05/19/2002 5:53 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | What is the max RPM of a 1958 series 235?
What is the volumetric efficiency of a 1958 series 235?
What is the importance of volumetric efficiency? | | |
#30177 05/20/2002 9:44 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | JD, your max rpm depends on how long you want the engine to last and what you have done to improve it. Continuous running of a stock 235 over 3,000 rpm is not recommended. I've had mine (with a 3/4 race cam) up to about 4,500, but only for a very brief period. If you have balanced rods & crank, electronic ignition, the right pistons and valve springs and a better damper, 6,000 is obtainable, but not recommended.
Fred
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69 C-10
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