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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 8/8/2006


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I recently aquired a 1972 304 AMC javelin.  It currently has a 2bbl carburetor.  I want to upgrade the carburetor to a 4bbl, and I am wondering which one i should buy.  Thanks.

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Jay,
If you have a stock 304 or 360 V-8, I would recommend a 600 cfm carburetor with vaccuum secondaries. Holley and Edlebrock make such a carburetor. Edelbrock also makes a very good dual-plane intake manifold called the Performer. Do not use a single plane intake manifold on a basically stock engine. Installing headers (1 5/8") and low restriction mufflers on a stock engine with a Performer manifold, with the carburetor calibrated properly, can substantially increase your performance. Let me know if you have other questions on modifying your engine.
Kevin

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

Experience

I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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