4 Barrel

[nedarb2]

Do you guys know how to tell if your vehicle has a 4 or x # of barrel carb?
Or what engines in general have a 4 barrel?
Thanks

[The Fish Assassin]

A four barrel carburetor has 4 barrels where fuel and air is
mixed, 2 called the primary and 2 called secondary. Primary barrels provide fuel for steady speeed cruising. Secondary barrels provide extra fuel and air mix when you stop on the accelerator.

2 Barrel
http://www.holley.com/data/products/pictures/large0-4412Sv2.jpg
4 barrel
http://www.seanhylandmotorsport.com/image/holley_carb_ford.jpg


Take only what you need.

[Time]

Not sure if you figured out the answer from FA's response.
Take off the the air cleaner and see how many ports (or upright tubes) their are, 2 or 4.
4 barrels provide the oomph when you stomp the gas pedal.
They also suck gas real quick (while stomping).
If you're looking at an older carbourated vehicle, and you're a young buck, get the mechanic to check it out.
Or get a nice sedate fuel injected Corolla and cruise serenely but slowly.
Hope this is of some help.

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