fuel pressure for 4v Carbs

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  1. Racer_X

    Racer_X Maverick Hugger

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    is 4psi enought for a 600cfm edelbrock carb? i read that i should go past five on this carb
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Edelbrock says 5.5, as high as 6. I always ran 6 with no problems. 4 is probably too low, but might work unless you have your foot into it a lot.
     
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    4 will work but not ideal would be ok for a driver

    5.5-6.5 psi on a carter/edelbrock
     

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