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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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Hey guys, need a little input here. I have just an old school 383 stroker (500 hp) motor that is carbureted. I am needing to find a local shop.....NW Houston that can tune this motor for me. I am looking for somebody that does quality work but wont bend me over the table at the same time. Suggestions needed.....THANKS!!!
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Come on guys.....I figured this thread would be littered with suggestions.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Yea my dad needs to get his olds 442 fine tuned, but he thinks he has too much carb right now anyway, he has a damn holley 750 double pump on a stock 455.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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David Cook at DC Carb.
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Do you happen to have a phone number? Where is this guy located?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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what kind of carb are u using?
i have always used holley hp carburators and find them very easy to tune,
usually the thing to tune is the primary power valve and the secondary set of jets. stock 750 hp carbs are equipped with 73/73 jets and a 7.5hg power valve iirc, a really good starting point. i have some good exp. tuning carbs,
and use a wideband for best results. or read plugs.
a stock 750 hp will get u underway with minimal tuning, worth every $ imo
and put u very close to good running engine,
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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Bump....anymore input guys?
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Pavlock Performance?

I know of a few other guys that are really good with carb motors but they don't own shops. Let me know if you are interested and I can set something up. Might only cost you a case of beer knowing these guys
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Pavlock Performance.....hmmm that for some reason rings a bell. I think I might even know that guy.
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