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Edelbrock Offers Rebate with Carburetor or Manifold Purchase

Edelbrock has announced the “Genuine Edelbrock” promotion. Consumers will receive a $25.00 rebate with the proof of purchase on any Edelbrock carburetor or intake manifold, for a combined rebate of $50.00 when purchased together.

Understanding How to Tune Carburetors

An engine only runs as well as it is tuned. You can build a killer motor using all the best parts and machine and assemble everything with the utmost care, but if it’s a carbureted engine and the carburetor isn’t set up or tuned right your killer engine may never live up to its full potential.

Proform Black Series Carburetors

New four-barrel carburetors from Proform feature a Black Diamond PTFE coating on the main bodies and fuel bowls. During testing, this coating reduced fuel temperature by up to 6 percent, combatting vapor lock.

Carburetor and EFI Conversions

Carburetors have long served the performance aftermarket and racing industry well. Although they disappeared from new vehicles back in the late 1980s to meet emission requirements, it was only a couple of years ago that NASCAR finally abandoned carburetors in favor of fuel injection.

Throttle Cable Mounting Bracket and Spring Return Kit for 4150 Series Carburetors

Intended for street applications, the kit includes throttle cable and transmission kickdown cable provisions. Works with Lokar throttle and kickdown cables. Includes stainless steel return springs with dual wound ends for safety and also has adjustable spring tension.

Holley Tri-Power Intake Manifold and Carburetor Systems for Small Block Chevys

Holley has announced the release of Tri-Power intake manifold and carburetor systems for small block Chevy engines. The Holley Tri-Power Carburetor System is well-known in Chevrolet circles. It was factory equipment under the hood of the legendary big block L71 and L89 Corvettes.

Holley Ultra XP 2bbl Carburetor for E85 Fuel

Holley’s Ultra XP 2bbl carburetor designed for E85 fuel continues to improve upon the original 0-4412 2bbl that has been successful on circle tracks for decades. It has an abundance of new features and improvements starting with the aluminum construction for a 50 percent weight savings when compared to the zinc version.

Zepeda Carburetors
FE Dyno Pulls Show Benefits of Carburetors and EFI

We intended to dyno the engine two ways: first, we wanted to break the engine in and fine-tune it with a carburetor. Then, we would convert the engine over to fuel injection and compare power differences. This would be a great opportunity for a real-world comparison.

Valve Covers, Carburetors, and Throttle Bodies

Helpful hints when installing your carb or throttle body and valve covers.

Edelbrock’s “Top If Off” Carburetor Promotion

Edelbrock has announced its “Top If Off with An Edelbrock” consumer promotion. Participating consumers can get a free air cleaner assembly and t-shirt when they purchase a new Edelbrock Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor between August 1 and October 31, 2014. Eligible purchases include any new Performer Series or Thunder Series AVS carburetor; this

Champion Professional Grade Carburetor Cleaner

Champion Professional Grade Carburetor Cleaner has a special 45% VOC formula that restores carburetor performance by removing gum, varnish, carbon deposits and dirt build-up. Champion’s carburetor cleaner cleans and frees automatic chokes, carburetor linkage, fuel injection intake systems, manifold heat controls and PCV smog valves. It also will not harm oxygen sensors or catalytic converters. For more

Trans Dapt Carburetor Spacers

When it comes to extracting every last bit of horsepower from an engine, heat is always the enemy. For years, heat soaked carburetors have made engines struggle to maintain power due to vapor lock, higher intake air temperatures and percolation. Now, with Trans Dapt’s plastic and canvas phenolic carburetor spacers with Swirl-Torque technology, enthusiasts have

Two Barrel Ultra Holley Performance Carburetor

Holley 2 barrel carburetors have been a mainstay in oval track racing for decades, but racers always want more.  They want more tuning ability, more durability, more weight savings and more features, so Holley listened and designed the all new Ultra HP 2 barrel carburetor. The new carb delivers the proven results of the Ultra HP

Installing an Edelbrock Carburetor

Installing an Edelbrock Street Performer 1406 Carburetor on a FE 390 with Edelbrock Performer 390 intake, GT Heads in a ’56 Fairlane — presented by www.BlacktopMagazine.com  

MaxJet Provides Repeatable Carburetor Tuning

When it comes down to tuning at the track, carburetor jetting is one of the key components of a successful run. A mixture that’s too rich will have a severe effect on performance, and a lean condition could severely affect the long-term reliability of pistons, valves and other internal engine components. carbura The MaxJet Precision

K&N Stubstacks Are Designed to Increase Airflow of Carburetors

The stubstack is designed to only work effectively with K&N Filtercharger™ elements and 360™ custom air cleaner assemblies Company: K&N Filters http://www.knfilters.com/racing/stubstacks.htm The K&N Stubstack reduces turbulence, improves metering accuracy. Increases the airflow by reducing restriction. Straightens and speeds up air-flow. Installation: The K&N Stubstack is designed to increase the airflow of carburetors, by decreasing the restriction around

The Truth About Power Valves Used with Holley Carburetors

There still seems to be a lot of misconception about Holley carburetorsblowing power valves. Nothing could be further from the truth, according to the company. Holleyperformance carburetors since 1992 have utilized a power valve checksystem that effectively eliminated this infrequent problem. Consistingof a spring, brass seat and check ball, the check ball system is 100%effective

Dynamic vs. Static Fuel Systems: EFI efficiency for carburetors

Those who choose or are forced to run a carburetor are turning to expensive, custom-built models for better performance. Often the custom shop will advise a fuel pump upgrade, suggesting a fuel pump rated to support as much as 4-6 times engine horsepower. The reason given is the effect acceleration has on filling the float