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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 setup or tuned right your killer engine may never live up to its full potential.

Are Carbs Making You Look Bad? – The Best Engine Build Means Nothing If It Doesn’t Run Right

It’s hard to believe that we’re still talking about carburetors in 2017, especially since the last vehicle sold in America with a carburetor was more than 25 years ago. This seemingly rudimentary device has been fueling the internal combustion engine since its inception more than 100 years ago.

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.

Valve Covers, Carburetors, and Throttle Bodies

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

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