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Old 06-18-2021, 09:41 AM   #13
MikeB
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Re: I hate carburetors ...

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Originally Posted by tim_mc View Post
Not looking to start a carb flame war, but I'm a big fan of the Edelbrock AVS2 carb - easy to tune, quick cold starts w/no choke, and great throttle response with its annular primaries.
Even the Edelbrock 1406 would work pretty well out of the box. But, yes, the AVS2 would be high on my list for a mild performance engine, and I'm a Holley guy.

What kind of carb is currently on the truck?
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1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 36 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes.
1982 C10 SWB -- converted from 250-six to roller cam 350, Vortec heads -- sold
1981 C10 Silverado LWB, 305, TH350C -- sold, but wish I still had it!
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