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Post  sm3570 April 17th 2011, 7:58 pm

So, the 429 is topped by an Autolite 4300 carb. At sea level it ran great, up here at 7,000+ feet it runs rich and performance sucks (but the engine sounds great). I have a couple questions:

1) I've been told the carb needs to be rejetted for high altitude. I know I have to retune it but my experience with carbs is minimal. I've got a bunch of books I've been reading, but they are lean on 4300 information. How tough would doing this stuff be?

2) Should I look at investing in a better carb? I've read very mixed reviews on the 4300 (it was rebuilt ~10 or 12 years ago and only has about 50 miles on the rebuild).

3) For the 429, does the 4300 flow enough or should I look at a carb that flows better?

Note: I'm not looking at racing, just cruising. Also, MPG's are good!

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Post  sm3570 April 17th 2011, 10:52 pm

Hmmm...nothing?

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Post  95lightiningguy April 18th 2011, 1:35 am

A Holley 3310 will give improved gas mileage over the factory autolite. It takes a little work tuning but is worth it, and parts are plentiful. Just my opinion
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Post  dfree383 April 18th 2011, 7:12 am

X2 try a 3310 Holley or 750 Edelbrock, Tuning parts are much more plentyful.
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Post  sm3570 April 18th 2011, 10:05 am

Thanks guys, any suggestions on where to buy? I've been looking at Summit and Jegs, any good (reputable) deals out there?

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Post  dfree383 April 18th 2011, 11:39 am

Their are Vendors on here that will match or beat Summit / Jegs Pricing. Post a want add in the Wanted Section and see who might have something, or is willing to get you one.
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Post  rmcomprandy April 18th 2011, 11:48 am

Increase the ignition timing by 4 degrees and run gasoline with 10% alcohol in it.
That will usually get it near the right place.

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