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  1. Drivetrain & Performance
    hi everone I recently perchesed a 62 nova 400 and im looking to replace the carb its missing a lot of pieces so i figure it will be esier to replace the whole thing the problem is I cant find any for a reasonable price that specifically say that they work on my L6 194, they do say they work on...
  2. Drivetrain & Performance
    Looking to make a change. Any suggestions for good easy to tune carbs for street use. I hear Edelbrocks are a lot easier to tune for street use, a lot less screws? Just looking to get suggestions from experienced people. Thank you
  3. Drivetrain & Performance
    I'm having issues with a Holley 650 double pumper. Engine seems to flood or not start. It's was on the car when I bought it and it's given me problems since day one. Part of the problem is that I'm new at tuning a carb. The other problem is the carb was hooked up incorrectly, probably missing...
  4. Drivetrain & Performance
    I was wondering if anybody could help me with a carb problem its a quick fuel 850 q race carb. if I give it just a little to much gas when cold it catches fire at start up. I played with idle screws but the engine will not stall when I turn them in and the car runs good but this is a problem. I...
  5. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hello! I have a question about a carburetor swap. My mechanic says that my carb is too big and in need of repair or rebuild. he recommends that I go with a Carter carb. He quoted me $660 for the swap IF he didn't encounter any other problems during the job. I find that hard to believe. I know a...
  6. 3rd Generation Chevy II/Nova's
    I bought a blower style 3-valve Carb scoop from summit, im seeing pics of people that have made adapters to make the scoop stick out of the hood instead of sitting fluch on top of the carb. Any links, references or parts that anyone knows about? it would be much apprecaited. thanks!
  7. Drivetrain & Performance
    1963 Nova Coupe Straight 6. I have replaced the gas tank, fuel line, fuel pump, pump to carb line, and rebuilt the carb. The choke pull-off is broken and I have a new one on order, but could this be the reason the engine only runs for a few seconds? I can also only get it to start when I put gas...
  8. Drivetrain & Performance
    i just ditched the leaky stock one barrel carb and installed a weber 32/36 progressive carb. been tinkering with the it off and on the past week. seems like it's idling kinda high. it's a stock I6 194 does anyone know the idle speeds? high (choke closed) and low speeds?? thanks!!
  9. Drivetrain & Performance
    i was wondering about upgrades for a 63 i6 nova for better performance. any suggestions on brands/makes/models for upgrades on the following would be appreciated.... electronic ignition instead of points.....(pertronix II is what i've seen to find for this, any others? how hard is it to do??)...
  10. Drivetrain & Performance
    I have been having issues with some backfiring and general rough running. I was adjusting the idle mixture to see if power valve was at issue and one side would kill the engine when screwed in. On the other side it had no effect screwing it in or out. What should i do next? Holley street...
  11. Drivetrain & Performance
    Upgraded to the 2bbl progressive from the original Rochester. So far results have been mixed. When it seems to be functioning properly the motor runs like a dream. But I keep chasing air leaks all around the trans adapt 2025 adapter that allows me to bold on this 2bbl carb to my stock 1 bbl...
  12. Drag Racing Forum
    I have a 77 Nova that I bought about a month ago. I have been going through it trying to get ready for the strip on Friday. I have ran into a problem that i cant seem to track down. Originally i had a Edelbrock 600 on it. I got and installed new plugs and performance wires, new thermostat, water...
  13. Drivetrain & Performance
    I currently have a stock 250 L6 and want to throw on some headers, an offy 4bbl intake, and a carb. I have heard the 390 Holley is best, but what model number carb works best for this application?
  14. Drivetrain & Performance
    Hi guys, looking for some expertise here.. Lets start with this.. 72 nova 4 door. original 3 speed auto / 6 cyl / with original rear end... 69,000 miles approx. Engine was junk, I had a truck that I just put a new rebuild jasper 350, but after 500 miles a tree fell on it.. So I took that...
  15. Drivetrain & Performance
    i drive a 1976 chevy nova 350 v8 my intake is a performer my carb is a Rochester quadrajet 4bbl.. i think the year i saw on it was 1965 So all over one tiny bolt! the bolt going through my altinator into my head snapped off, flush with the head...after snapping off a nitrate coated bit and...
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