UNLESS it is the 4cyl version List 6299 I think you can't go wrong with a 390 Holley for performance on the stock or near stock 292. I have clocked many carbs on the Gtech with my 292, the 390 Holley does not always win these "carb shootouts" but it always finishes 1st or right near 1st anyway. My list is 6390. The Holley 390 goes back as far as the 1957 Ford (1st use and in fact the 1st modern Holley 4bbl period). Holley shows List 8007 as the newer 390cfm you might get. Again I would stay away from the List 6299 4cyl carb tho I am not sure what is different inside.
What is the List on the one you are looking at? (On the side of the choke horn)
For performance AND gas mileage I think the Carter/Edelbrock is a good compromise. The 600 Carterbrock also finishes near the top in my carb shootouts even tho it is too big for this near stock 292, the engine doesnt seem to mind. The 500cfm version should be even better with its hi-response primary boosters.
Or the Qjet but I am not a Qjet expert. But the Pontiac OHC 6 ran a Qjet with good results!
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Hey guys, just looking for some advise, I have a 390 carb lined up but I don't want to make the wrong purchase if it's not right for my application, thanks
