85 Scorpion
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85 Scorpion
I have an 85 Scorpion with a 5.7L mercruise 4 barrel carb. My starter broke about 2 months ago and I just got her back up and running yesterday, when I started it up the motor immediately revved up to 3,000rpms so I closed the throttle by hand and as soon as I let go it went back up to 3,000. I took the carb off and it is all gunked up, but as I was taking it off the front right mounting hole broke off, it was cracked all the way through and fell off. Next the exhaust ports don't open up, so a long story still kinda long, I've decided to get a new carb. I am new to the world of carbs so I need some help. Do I need to get an exact replacement, or if I go for a Holley or another aftermarket brand what CFM do I want to look for?
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Jason
Thanks for any help
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MY opinion is if you are not going to upgrade anything, stick with the Quadrajet. It will offer superior fuel economy compared to a Holley. If you are making changes to increase performance, go with a Holley.
Just my opinion.....
Just my opinion.....