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I'm new to the six forum, but do have some general knowledge on
these great motors. I own a 1980 Ford Ranger F-150 Explorer Edition.
I Lucked up and paid only 350 for the truck. Since buying the truck i
bought what i was told was a 300 six and ended up being a 3.3 200.
So I've got both style of motors (the 300 in my truck) and the 200 on the
stand in my shop. I posted the forum to enlighten about carbs and also for
some conformation on my carb choice(s).I've got a ford friend which
done the 4 barrel/hookersupercompheader/cam upgrade to his 300 inline
in a f-150 as well. He's told me many motivating accounts of what this motor can accomplish. Anyway, he ran a 600cfm carb on his intake.
Hold on, Not to get excited he did rejet the carb with smaller centuri jets,
and then done some fine tuning.Oh sorry Holley Brand Carb is what it is.
He say's this setup is optimal for drawing more air than fuel in.We Live in the mountains so this is ecspecially necessary for a leaner mix for the motor. It also aids in some fuel economy without heavily tuning the carb.
It would have to be done otherwise(sealevel too!)To Keep the fuel pull
in check as well I would assume.This particular carb(Here's one for the Holley vs. Edelbrock Argue)is better for street and performance and has to
be maitenanced more than other carbs. My truck is a daily driver and
I Think I will be going with a Edelbrock 500cfm tuned down a bit.This particular carb is cheap($240) and Like most edelbrock's easier to tune
and stay'sin tune longer for everyday driving.For a Good carb and a Lower Price I Think This would be a better carb to experiment with than the reccomended 390 that holley makes. I believe the 390 Limits you to
a lower horsepower and torque range and wouldn't draw enough once a
new cam was installed and other mods were made to the motor.
Anyway This Post wasn't really a question but more a less a little informative and I wouldn't mind some response on other carb brand options and experiences, THANX
these great motors. I own a 1980 Ford Ranger F-150 Explorer Edition.
I Lucked up and paid only 350 for the truck. Since buying the truck i
bought what i was told was a 300 six and ended up being a 3.3 200.
So I've got both style of motors (the 300 in my truck) and the 200 on the
stand in my shop. I posted the forum to enlighten about carbs and also for
some conformation on my carb choice(s).I've got a ford friend which
done the 4 barrel/hookersupercompheader/cam upgrade to his 300 inline
in a f-150 as well. He's told me many motivating accounts of what this motor can accomplish. Anyway, he ran a 600cfm carb on his intake.
Hold on, Not to get excited he did rejet the carb with smaller centuri jets,
and then done some fine tuning.Oh sorry Holley Brand Carb is what it is.
He say's this setup is optimal for drawing more air than fuel in.We Live in the mountains so this is ecspecially necessary for a leaner mix for the motor. It also aids in some fuel economy without heavily tuning the carb.
It would have to be done otherwise(sealevel too!)To Keep the fuel pull
in check as well I would assume.This particular carb(Here's one for the Holley vs. Edelbrock Argue)is better for street and performance and has to
be maitenanced more than other carbs. My truck is a daily driver and
I Think I will be going with a Edelbrock 500cfm tuned down a bit.This particular carb is cheap($240) and Like most edelbrock's easier to tune
and stay'sin tune longer for everyday driving.For a Good carb and a Lower Price I Think This would be a better carb to experiment with than the reccomended 390 that holley makes. I believe the 390 Limits you to
a lower horsepower and torque range and wouldn't draw enough once a
new cam was installed and other mods were made to the motor.
Anyway This Post wasn't really a question but more a less a little informative and I wouldn't mind some response on other carb brand options and experiences, THANX
