Carb Swapping...
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From: Ft Hood TEXAS
Carb Swapping...
Need a little advice here guys. I have been having major issues with the Holley that I am currently running on my car and am thinking of swapping to an Edelbrock.
Here is the Holley that I have:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Here is the Edelbrock that I am thinking about going with:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Here is my current setup:
76 L48 with auto
No A/C
Holley Dual Plain, high rise intake
Accel Dist, coil and wires
MSD 6A ignition
Long tube headers
Stock heads
Stock cam?
Thanks for any help...
Here is the Holley that I have:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
Here is the Edelbrock that I am thinking about going with:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Here is my current setup:
76 L48 with auto
No A/C
Holley Dual Plain, high rise intake
Accel Dist, coil and wires
MSD 6A ignition
Long tube headers
Stock heads
Stock cam?
Thanks for any help...
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From: San Antonio TX
It would be far cheaper to overhaul the Holley, as long as it doesn't have major damage. If you already put gaskets in it and sprayed it down with carb cleaner, I can tell you that spray cans are usually insufficient for cleaning carbs.
What advice were you looking for? You're just trading one 600 cfm carb for another. No difference in performance -as long as you compare one properly functioning carb to another.
What advice were you looking for? You're just trading one 600 cfm carb for another. No difference in performance -as long as you compare one properly functioning carb to another.
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From: Ft Hood TEXAS
I bought the holley new. I have had issues with it since the day I got it. The place that I bought it from is offering to do an even swap beacuase I am a good customer. I am just looking for something more dependable. The holley has to be tuned every day it seems like and any temperature change at all effects it.
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From: Ft Hood TEXAS
Originally Posted by Kalway
Where'd your original q-jet go? You SHOULD be using that.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orange Park Fl
I tried an Edelbrock a few years ago to replace a tired Q-jet. Thought it would be a good way to get out of rebuilding a carb. Very disappointing. Rochester is the only way to go. God bless, Sensei
