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6Stang7

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what fuel pressure should i have at the carb? i have an electrical fuel pump and am probably gonna replace it, so i am wondering what PSI and flow rate i should look for.
 

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I'm pretty sure that 6psi is ideal for carbs, definitely stay under 9-10.
 
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I've allways been told 6 to 6.5 lbs
definitely stay under 7lbs.
 

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holley 5-7 and edelbrock 4-5
 

iskwezm

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i run 7 psi on my Holley 750 HP
 
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