Edelbrock is bringing back the Carter AVS?
03-01-2003, 11:11 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
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Edelbrock is bringing back the Carter AVS?
I just found this on their website: http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...er_series.html
Has anyone heard anything about it?
Has anyone heard anything about it?
03-01-2003, 11:45 PM
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The prices look to be starting around $330 & up.
Seems to be B/O across the board at Summit though.
Hey 'Apeiron' aside from the one piece base, adjustable secondary air valve; do you see any advantages over the AFB?
Ron
Seems to be B/O across the board at Summit though.
Hey 'Apeiron' aside from the one piece base, adjustable secondary air valve; do you see any advantages over the AFB?
Ron
03-02-2003, 03:24 AM
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The AVS and AFB were very similar, I think the only difference was the spring-loaded air door on the AVS instead of the counterweighted one on the AFB. Both of them have the one-piece bowl.
03-02-2003, 03:41 AM
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It sounds more of a novelty, than a real performance boost…
Folks with AFB’s can always take a little off the counter weights to change opening characteristics of the secondaries. I don't recommend it, but it can be done in very small increments.
hmmm - $330 buck for the 600 manual choke...hmmm that's a little pricey, unless your going for a resto look.
Ron
Folks with AFB’s can always take a little off the counter weights to change opening characteristics of the secondaries. I don't recommend it, but it can be done in very small increments.
hmmm - $330 buck for the 600 manual choke...hmmm that's a little pricey, unless your going for a resto look.
Ron
03-02-2003, 09:26 AM
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The old AFB was maybe a little more complex, but infinitely more tunable than Holleys. A few changes in metering rods and the fuel curve could be set up as smooth as a baby's behind. They did seem to like to live on top of larger displacement engines, though. Trying to tune one for a low-flow thing like a 327 was a real PITA, but on a 440 Mopar or 455 Poncho it was cake.
Still, at that price, you're well on your way to a DFI or dual 450 and intake.
Still, at that price, you're well on your way to a DFI or dual 450 and intake.
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03-05-2003, 10:01 PM
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