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01-21-2003, 07:18 PM | #1 |
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Whats your opinion??
Should I keep my current carb...Holley 650 or go with one like this
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=55407
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01-21-2003, 07:27 PM | #2 |
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nah, skip that and get one of these! http://www.kinsler.com/images/man_5.jpg
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01-21-2003, 07:29 PM | #3 |
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lol!! That is wicked!!! haha
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01-21-2003, 07:29 PM | #4 |
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Neither, I'd go with one like this.
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01-21-2003, 07:32 PM | #5 |
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This isn't a biased opinion is it Swerve? Mine is...
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01-21-2003, 07:36 PM | #6 |
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I knew you would say that Swerve!! haha
You know what....when I had my 1406 on my 305...when I wanted work done on it...Every person I asked about it said, Start by throwing that pos in the trash and buy a holley. haha Now I have a Holley and no one knows what to do!!~ haah
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01-21-2003, 07:36 PM | #7 |
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All the way. I only recommend what I like.
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01-21-2003, 07:46 PM | #9 |
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lol....Forgive me...>I was having a weak moment!! haha
However I did speak with Tracy Focht today and he gave me some insight as to what might be causing my "dead spot"...So I will give that a try first before spending too much money or doing anything drastic!! hehee
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Got the best visual on that one!!
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01-21-2003, 08:31 PM | #13 |
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Dave,
I liked that too. I can see it now, Chris reaching out the window with a long extension of some sort, pouring gas into the manifold as he drives down the road. LOL Only thing would be you would have to cut a hole in the hood, right?
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01-21-2003, 09:22 PM | #14 |
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Well, I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've been running a Holley 3310 on my 84 for the last 7 years with absolutely no problems. I got it dialed in right away and I haven't touched it since (about 80k miles ago...)
I'd stick with the Holley. There is certainly nothing that Demon carb can do that a Holley can't.
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01-21-2003, 09:40 PM | #15 |
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Personally, I'd stay away from the BG (Barry Grant) stuff for now. From personal experience and that of racing buddies, the quality hasn't been great for a couple of years now.
I still like Holleys, but I get excellent pricing on them DJS |
01-21-2003, 10:28 PM | #16 |
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I had a speed demon 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondarys. Loved it, for the month I had it. Then it was stolen. Sure was nice though.....
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01-22-2003, 07:08 AM | #17 |
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Another minority here in liking the 1406. I've heard Holley are too hard to keep tuned. I'd like to see what a Q-jet would do on mine but for me to keep tuned I'll stick with the 1406
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01-22-2003, 09:39 AM | #18 |
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I have a Holley 4160 and haven't had any problems with it. It does sound like carbs is one place everyone definitely has their opinions about.
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01-22-2003, 10:45 AM | #19 |
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you know....at least we're talking about carbs......not standalone fuel management systems like "ricers"...lol I'll always take a carb over fuel injection....and i'm also quite fond of q-jets...be them stock....edelbrock...or JET tuned...I like them. Except when the plugs on the bottom leak...they almost killed me once...lol
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01-22-2003, 03:49 PM | #20 |
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Yeah and I hate holes in hoods, so that lets you know how bad I hate Holleys. They are very tempermental in changing weather. I just don't like them. Now for all out racing, they can't be beat, but for all around drivability, I hate them.
As for Fuel Injection, I MUCH prefer it over any Carb. Hilborn with and Accel fuel managment for me.
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01-22-2003, 04:02 PM | #21 |
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OH yea.....I prefer fuel injection over carb anyday as well.
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01-23-2003, 02:32 AM | #22 |
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We all have our opinions when it comes to carbs. Mine is for Carter/Edelbrock's. I know my way inside and out of these things and hate Holley's with a passion. I just don't care for the design personally. I am very happy with my 1407 equivelant, Carter 750. You know the old saying, Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one and they all stink!
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