Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
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Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
any links with details or parts for this swap?
be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
any links with details or parts for this swap?
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Intake manifold:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Intake manifold:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Intake manifold:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
Carburetor:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
465CFM
Distributor:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
Chris
<eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
>
> One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
>
> O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> any links with details or parts for this swap?
>
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Thanks for the links Chris! So do you think that anyone with this
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Thanks for the links Chris! So do you think that anyone with this
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Thanks for the links Chris! So do you think that anyone with this
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
setup, driving up a mountain for a weekend ski trip (for example),
would have to stop along the way and swap the jets? I guess I have
seen a lot of older vehicles in the pull-outs going up the mountain.
c wrote:
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Isn't there an issue with Holley carbs and incline or off camber stalls?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Isn't there an issue with Holley carbs and incline or off camber stalls?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >
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Re: Convert 4.3L Chevy V6 to carb?
Isn't there an issue with Holley carbs and incline or off camber stalls?
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
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c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
c wrote:
>
> Intake manifold:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_..._v6_perf.shtml
>
> Carburetor:
> http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_...erformer.shtml or
> http://www.holley.com/types/Street_P...raditional.asp 390 or
> 465CFM
>
> Distributor:
> http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
>
> This should get you running. Whatever carb you use, you will need to do some
> tuning, so I would recommend the Holley, but it is personal preference. The
> large changes in elevation can't be compensated for by a carb, so you may
> want to look in to one of the quick change jet kits for the Holley, which
> will let you swap jets without removing the fuel bowl.
>
> Chris
>
> <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
> news:1147197342.625730.193990@j73g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> > So far I like the Chevy 4.3L V6 over the Buick V6. I think parts will
> > be easier to find and I can switch to a 350 easier. I don't want to
> > mess with EFI though because I don't want any computers in my rig. I
> > heard that Edelbrock (I think) makes a conversion kit with carb.
> >
> > One worry though, after reading some posts on this newsgroup. Will
> > this engine run okay with a carb, going from 2000ft elevation to
> > 9000ft? Do they really need to be adjusted every 2000ft, or is that
> > just for "top" performance. I've had my current 4-banger with carb at
> > elevations from -100ft to 9000ft and it runs the same either way (like
> > crap, j/k it actually runs pretty well).
> >
> > O-ya, I'll also have to change the distributor. I understand there is
> > also a kit for this. I guess a lot of race cars use these 4.3L V6s,
> > Vortecs, but change to carb and sawp dist. which removes the computer
> > as well. Guess I can check with the hot rod shop, but does anyone have
> > any links with details or parts for this swap?
> >