Fed vs. Cali Carbs (1705 6 5 0 2)

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Are California carbs ok or should they be avoided in favor of Federal carbs?  I'm looking at a 17056502 for a 72 chevy 4x4 and it looks like what I want (elct choke, post 1975, Chevy side inlet, auto trans), but it's a Cali carb.  Help.

[Rookie]

Opps, missed your response to the same question in an earlier post on the Carb Talk and Tips
forum...

Re: Question on California carb
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2009, 05:07:57 AM » Quote 

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Tim, there is very little actual difference, other than the California emission standard for any given model year were tighter than 48 State, so expect a leaner calibration across the board, if comparing carburetors by part number, for example 17059206 vs 17059506, etc......Cliff

Are the leaner "cailbrations"  are in circuits that can be recalibrated fairly easily?

[Cliff Ruggles]

Yes, same basic castings and respond just as well to modifications as non CA emission units.

Our HP kits include idle tubes, power piston spring assortment, secondary cam/spring, Viton high flow needle/seat assembly, complete HP pump assembly and dozens of other parts not found in over the counter kits.......Cliff

[Rookie]

Very good.  Thank you very much.  I'll be contacting you for the rebuild kit and the bushing kit once I get the carb.