The Carter carbs that came on GM cars during the late 50s and early 60s were very bullet proof, and ran millions of miles, trouble free. Before the QJ came on the scene, the AFB was the predecessor of the reliable 4 BBL.
How Edelbrock took the proven AFB and AVS, and screwed up a proven design is beyond me. Bad QC, and inconsistent machining will give most any proven design a bad name.
When Edelbrock started making the AFB, I actually was happy that there would be a new source for the AFB carb, I've always had good luck with them in street engines. Circle track is another matter, the bowl vents have always had a problem dumping fuel under hard cornering.
Anyway, Edelbrocks version never lived up to the reputation that the Carter carbs had.
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Brad Yost
1973 T/A (SOLD)
2005 GTO
1984 Grand Prix
100% Pontiacs in my driveway!!! What's in your driveway?
If you don't take some of the RACETRACK home with you, Ya got cheated 
  
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