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Old 05-11-05, 09:45 PM
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Re: cheap power improvements to the 425...

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Originally Posted by venom242
Richer jetting is definitely something to consider. I have heard that these motors were so emissions choked by the factory that they purposely jetted them lean, enough to melt pistons (rumor). If had known about that years ago, I might have rejetted my carb instead of doing my 500 swap.

After my carb was rebuilt by a local shop, my 425 ran like a dog. From that point on, I rebuilt all my own carbs. I highly recommend the Quadrajet book by Doug Roe if you want to know more about them.
The carb on normal 425's are fine.. not leaned out or anything... if the car was equiped for cali. emmissions, then yes, it does have a lean-tuned carb along with other junk...