carb question

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  1. rebelgt

    rebelgt Member

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    Just pulled the tired 302 out of the Comet, We are going to install a performer 289 intake and edelbrock 500cfm carb, my question is manual or automatic choke? Is my 72 wired to run an electric choke? Thanks:huh:
     
    rebelgt, Apr 11, 2007
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    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

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    if you want any sort of power... do not put the performer 289 on it... i have a performer on my engine.. and it drops off at 5200 rpms. i also have a edelbrock 600 carb.. and it runs good.. not sure if the 500 would be too little carb for a 302 or not


    i run a manual choke on my car.. and it works fine.. i dont have to worry about the choke staying stuck open or stuck close
     
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