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Old 02-08-2018, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by "QUICK-SILVER" View Post
Not the carb too small. Carb just wasn't jetted/calibrated right for the application. Carb too small and engines run like they have govenors. Runs fine, just wont rev high and make power. Like the difference between running a 2bbl and 4bbl.

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Yep, that sounds right ... when I think about it CFM limit is just that, can still be rich or lean. The 450 CFM carb was probably jetted leaner as it wasn't a "performance" carb by any means.

However .... throttle response was fantastic