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Re: Volumetric Efficiency and Carburetor size

To: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Volumetric Efficiency and Carburetor size
From: Doug Odom <dlodom@charter.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 16:27:59 -0700
Dick, See how far you can throw that Torker manifold. Never seen one yet 
that was not a POS. I think you need another carb also. Two 700 Holleys 
or one 1050.  My 2 cents worth.   Doug Odom in big ditch

Dick J wrote:

>I'm trying to use computer modeling to determine what size carburetor I need.  
>What percentage should I insert for "volumetric efficiency"?  I realize that 
>is determined by how the engine is built, but???  Some of the basic 
>information is:  454 Chev, .030 over.  World oval port heads.  11:1 J&E 
>pistons matched to the chambers  Comp Cam roller competition cam designed for 
>sustained 7,500 rpm.  Currently running an Edelbrock Torker single plane 
>intake with Holley 700 double pumper.  Hedman headers with 2" primaries.
> 
>Do I need to jump up to as bigger intake and monster Holley1050 Dominator, or 
>would  something like a 1000 Race Demon or Holley 4150 on my existing manifold 
>be right? 
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