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97fxdwg

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Give me a break here - I'm learning.

What does the "v" stand for in 289 2v, or 302 4v? If it was a 2 barrel or 4 barrel carb, it'd be a "b" wouldn't it, and they're all 2 valve cylinders aren't they? So what's the "v" mean?
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Venturi
 
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a.k.a. - barrels in the carb?

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well, that depends on your definition of 'barrels', but basically, yes.
 

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if you see some carbs on the market now....like race demons....they have adjustable venturis. You can swap out different sizes for your performance needs. They look like a cylinder that slides in. Charlies is right...they are the "barrels" on carburetors.
 
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