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Hi guys, just read this on OH.com, so using the formula 186x4500/3456 (cid x rpm/3456) to find the required CFM makes my 186 want a 242ish cfm carby. my Q is what is the CFM of a single barrel stromberg, + a ww 2 barrel? Cheers, Elton.  www.68hk.oldholden.comthere are no stupid questions, only stupid people
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You can easily work the same formula out yourself by:
Converting a cubic inch into a cubic foot = 1/12 x 1/12 x 1/12 = 1/1728.
Now one rpm of an engine will draw in half of the engine's swept volume (cubic inches) as it is a 4-stroke (another way to s |
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thanks Byron, after reading the ww stromberg identification thread the other day i haven't yet looked for a part number on mine so i can tell which model/engine it's from, i will tomorrow...I plan to use the ww + X2 headers on a stock 186/powerglide at fi
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if anything, go a bit bigger, rather than smaller.
even a 300cfm.
you will lose a bit of responsiveness, nut with correct jets, it will go well, and leave room for further improvements like exhausts, cams, rebuilds etc.
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