Edelbrock Performer Carb ?
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Burning Brakes
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From: whitman massachusetts
Edelbrock Performer Carb ?
I am going to be running a 383 crate, GM part no.12498772. I have already picked up an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, part no.7516. I also got an Edelbrock Performer Series carb, in another deal, that meets the basic requirements of the stroker. I really have no knowledge of these carbs, and was looking for someone who has actually run one, and their opinions on this carb. Any input is appreciated.
Thank you !
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Instructor
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From: Mansfield Texas
I ran one several years ago on a mild 350. It seemed to have better idle quality than a Holley, but it didn't have as good of wide open throttle response as the Holley. Overall I liked the Edlebroch/Carter better than the Holley. They also seem to sensitive to trash in the gas. If it started to idle rough, I would take the top off and spray it out for a quick clean. That would seem to make a difference.
Melting Slicks
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From: Keizer Oregon
I have the Edelbrock performer 750.Not impressed.....I runs ok but tweaking provides less than ideal results...I would take my and old holley any day........However, I have been looking at Quickfuel and Demon carbs as of late
Safety Car
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From: Youngstown Ohio
I am going to be running a 383 crate, GM part no.12498772. I have already picked up an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake, part no.7516. I also got an Edelbrock Performer Series carb, in another deal, that meets the basic requirements of the stroker. I really have no knowledge of these carbs, and was looking for someone who has actually run one, and their opinions on this carb. Any input is appreciated.
Thank you !
Thank you !
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Frederick Maryland
Every car is different, but Edelbrock carbs are excellent street units. They're simple to tune and hold their adjustments.
For racing I'd go with a Demon. In my opinion Holley is resting on their past reputation. Not that they're bad or anything like that, just that I think they've been passed by Demon for performance.
As I said...Edlebrocks are great for the street and mild racing but Demon is the way to go for ***** to the wall performance.
For racing I'd go with a Demon. In my opinion Holley is resting on their past reputation. Not that they're bad or anything like that, just that I think they've been passed by Demon for performance.
As I said...Edlebrocks are great for the street and mild racing but Demon is the way to go for ***** to the wall performance.
Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
It's been a few years since I've owned a Holley but I did give a large box of Holley parts (about four carbs worth of parts) to a die hard holley friend of mine a while back. Holley's IMHO are simple but I was alway's under the hood adjusting them to get it back in tune, after I switched to Edelbrock I never looked back, I tuned it once and I was done. The Holley had more neck snaping acceleration and felt course and the Edelbrocks seam to have a more smoother acceration. If you go Edelbrock make sure you install a fuel pressure regulator, they are impossible to tune if your fuel pressure is beyond 6 PSI.
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ZZ383 a great choice!
But ... If you have a 71 with its notoriously low hood ... you might be concerned about how that hi-rise air gap intake is gonna fit under hood with carb & air filter assembly. Maybe you've already fitted it up?
Also, if you haven't already done so ... Make certain your distributor has a new melonized GM gear for compatability with the ZZ's OE roller cam. Liberally smear the teeth w/ moly grease.
ZZ383 a great choice!
But ... If you have a 71 with its notoriously low hood ... you might be concerned about how that hi-rise air gap intake is gonna fit under hood with carb & air filter assembly. Maybe you've already fitted it up?
Also, if you haven't already done so ... Make certain your distributor has a new melonized GM gear for compatability with the ZZ's OE roller cam. Liberally smear the teeth w/ moly grease.
