Carburetor Sizing Calculator

Calculate the optimal carburetor CFM for your engine

Engine Details

Stock: 80%, Performance heads: 85-90%, Race: 95-100%

Recommended Carb Size

450 CFM
2-barrel or small 4-barrel

CFM Calculations

Theoretical CFM516 CFM
Adjusted for Application465 CFM

Size Options

Smaller Option450 CFM
Best Match450 CFM
Larger Option500 CFM

Tips

  • Street engines - go smaller for better throttle response
  • Vacuum secondaries for daily drivers
  • Mechanical secondaries for race applications
  • Consider altitude corrections for high elevation