Re: Edelbrock 4 Barrel on a straight 8

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2016/12/7 19:05:23

There's a way to calculate the cfm that the motor will pull but it escapes me at the moment. I like the easy way, I'd just call Edelbrock Tech and discuss with them.

If Pack offered a 4 bbl for the 288, then match the cfm of the carb they used. There should be a carb number and you can run them down on the internet on the carb site's like MIke's. There's original Rochester and Carter info online too. I've downloaded it all.
Be advised, if you don't do anything with the cam and timing, you won't realize any gains in performance any way. Can't beat an old horse to run faster, put some carrots in front. The old grey mare 288 probably won't scream like an eagle, regardless of what you do, but you can crank it up to the 327, I'm told. Otherwise, the 4bbl will be mostly for show. Vintage speed parts is a search unto its own but they are hoarded.