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Offline Ramblinguy

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Need carb advice for '79 Firebird, 301
« on: August 29, 2012, 08:03:11 PM »
Hello folks, I have a '79 Firebird, 301 and want to replace my 2 bbl w/ a 4 bbl Rochester.  I want to increase my HP w/o totally killing my mpg.  Any suggestions as to which carb to get?  I sure appeciate  your wisdom.

Thanks,
Randy

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: Need carb advice for '79 Firebird, 301
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2012, 04:06:31 AM »
I'd get a Pontiac 301 carburetor, 1979 or 1980 before they went to the CCC models.  They are plentiful, and inexpensive to buy as cores.....Cliff

Offline Dark T/A

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Re: Need carb advice for '79 Firebird, 301
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2012, 03:17:12 PM »
Hello folks, I have a '79 Firebird, 301 and want to replace my 2 bbl w/ a 4 bbl Rochester.  I want to increase my HP w/o totally killing my mpg.  Any suggestions as to which carb to get?  I sure appeciate  your wisdom.

Thanks,
Randy

If you decide on going for 17059271 I will have mine for sale soon here that is in working condition. Its still on my car for temporary purposes..

Hope you find what you need it took me a long time to find my correct carb.
-Rick
79 Trans Am 400 4-Speed
Carb#17059263

Offline Frank400

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Re: Need carb advice for '79 Firebird, 301
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2012, 04:21:17 PM »
How much do you want for it ?  Frank.

Offline Dark T/A

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Re: Need carb advice for '79 Firebird, 301
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2012, 11:02:30 AM »
How much do you want for it ?  Frank.

Frank I will PM you when I create my For Sale thread.
-Rick
79 Trans Am 400 4-Speed
Carb#17059263