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Suicide-D · 12-09-2002, 12:27 AM

Well I finally have had enough with my Edeljunk 600 cfm carb... I was having problems with the idle and stumbles off idle for 2.5 years now.....did the regulator thing and all that... it was still inconsistent... I put a new Holley 750 vaccuum secondary on it and what a difference!!! I spun both rear tires instead of one....I didnt even know that truck had posi, I'm putting a different gear in it anyway but still. And the kicker of it all... I only paid 249.99 + tax for it from Autozone...over the frickin counter... my price for it at O'reilly's is 247.99 but that is with the employee discount... their over the counter is 299.99.... I am not kidding about the difference in drivability in my truck either... I am shocked... now I need to change my signature...

fast_dev · 12-09-2002, 07:59 AM

are you selling the edelbrock?? let me know. Thanks, Dev.

Suicide-D · 12-09-2002, 12:42 PM

Yeah, I'll sell it... 100.00 + shipping Carb, Holley regulator, and 15lb liquid filled guage.

my new 72 · 12-09-2002, 04:56 PM

Man, don't ell me that shiat. Wanna put it on top of mine to see if it performs better for me too. Instead of buying one and it not working worth a crap? How was tuning it? Was it as hard as they say, or what? Mine is running better, but it still has a little hesitation on take-off, sometimes it'll almost die.

Suicide-D · 12-09-2002, 05:13 PM

I say it was easier to tune...because the adjustment stayed...I think that edelbrock was really choking me... I desktop dynoed both with the 600 cfm and then the 750... on paper I gained 5 hp... feels like 50 to me though... I can't express it in words how much better it feels and drives. @ 249.99 I'm kicking my self for not spending the money 2 years ago...and it sure is nice to go... when you step on the pedal..now I just need to lose that Edelbrock mindset... thinking every lope of the cam at idle the truck is dying because it did it so much...

crazy longhorn · 12-09-2002, 06:19 PM

I have an Edl 1407 on my 383, & they are different to tune than a Holley, but I think I am "converted". It take 2 lanes of pavement to hold on to that old longhorn to about 70mph! .......2 tons of fun

mikep · 12-09-2002, 09:42 PM

I just pulled the 1407 off of mine and put an electric choke 600 holley in place. I gained almost 2 mpg and it starts up as soon as I turn the key in the morning. No more ru ru ru ru ru pump ru ru ru ru ru pump ru ru ...start . Doesnt feel like its lost a bit of power either.

The 1407 was 2 months old and jetted right. They just dont work worth a damn if you leave them parked on even small hills ...like my driveway.

**Desert Rat** · 12-09-2002, 09:43 PM

LOL i usually say the opposite,and every Holley thats on something comes off even if it works and on goes a Edelbrock,I have never had a bad one,maybe you had a overtightened one with a warped baseplate with a vacuum leak?I have over 50 Holleys in box from 500,600s 650.750s and 780s,oh and 1 850 DP

Gene · 12-09-2002, 09:51 PM

I've had a Holley 750, 600 and now I run an Edelbrock 600 on my motor. Took it out of the box and set the idle thats it! I have never had good luck with Holleys. And I have never heard a bad word spoken about the 600 Edelbrock, I think you got a lemon or maybe as you said you needed a 750. Anyways, I will never, ever run a Holley again after trying this Edelbrock!

Suicide-D · 12-10-2002, 10:51 AM

Well I mustve had a lemon.... or maybe they don't like massive amounts of humidity... I don't know. All I know is that holley is running great, and that edelbrock never did. I havent had the holley long enough to dislike it .... if I ever will... I was going to put a barry grant on it...we'll see how this goes.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-10-2002, 11:06 AM

I still run Holleys on everything, always had great luck with them.

12-09-2002, 12:27 AM	#1
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	my Edelbrock woes are over!!! Well I finally have had enough with my Edeljunk 600 cfm carb... I was having problems with the idle and stumbles off idle for 2.5 years now.....did the regulator thing and all that... it was still inconsistent... I put a new Holley 750 vaccuum secondary on it and what a difference!!! I spun both rear tires instead of one....I didnt even know that truck had posi, I'm putting a different gear in it anyway but still. And the kicker of it all... I only paid 249.99 + tax for it from Autozone...over the frickin counter... my price for it at O'reilly's is 247.99 but that is with the employee discount... their over the counter is 299.99.... I am not kidding about the difference in drivability in my truck either... I am shocked... now I need to change my signature...

12-09-2002, 07:59 AM	#2
fast_dev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ringtown,PA Posts: 555	are you selling the edelbrock?? let me know. Thanks, Dev. __________________ 68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater

12-09-2002, 04:56 PM	#4
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Man, don't ell me that shiat. Wanna put it on top of mine to see if it performs better for me too. Instead of buying one and it not working worth a crap? How was tuning it? Was it as hard as they say, or what? Mine is running better, but it still has a little hesitation on take-off, sometimes it'll almost die. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

12-09-2002, 06:19 PM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	I have an Edl 1407 on my 383, & they are different to tune than a Holley, but I think I am "converted". It take 2 lanes of pavement to hold on to that old longhorn to about 70mph! .......2 tons of fun __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-09-2002, 09:42 PM	#7
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I just pulled the 1407 off of mine and put an electric choke 600 holley in place. I gained almost 2 mpg and it starts up as soon as I turn the key in the morning. No more ru ru ru ru ru pump ru ru ru ru ru pump ru ru ...start . Doesnt feel like its lost a bit of power either. The 1407 was 2 months old and jetted right. They just dont work worth a damn if you leave them parked on even small hills ...like my driveway. __________________ No truck :-(

12-09-2002, 12:42 PM	#3
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Yeah, I'll sell it... 100.00 + shipping Carb, Holley regulator, and 15lb liquid filled guage.

12-09-2002, 05:13 PM	#5
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	I say it was easier to tune...because the adjustment stayed...I think that edelbrock was really choking me... I desktop dynoed both with the 600 cfm and then the 750... on paper I gained 5 hp... feels like 50 to me though... I can't express it in words how much better it feels and drives. @ 249.99 I'm kicking my self for not spending the money 2 years ago...and it sure is nice to go... when you step on the pedal..now I just need to lose that Edelbrock mindset... thinking every lope of the cam at idle the truck is dying because it did it so much...

12-09-2002, 09:43 PM	#8
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	LOL i usually say the opposite,and every Holley thats on something comes off even if it works and on goes a Edelbrock,I have never had a bad one,maybe you had a overtightened one with a warped baseplate with a vacuum leak?I have over 50 Holleys in box from 500,600s 650.750s and 780s,oh and 1 850 DP

12-09-2002, 09:51 PM	#9
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I've had a Holley 750, 600 and now I run an Edelbrock 600 on my motor. Took it out of the box and set the idle thats it! I have never had good luck with Holleys. And I have never heard a bad word spoken about the 600 Edelbrock, I think you got a lemon or maybe as you said you needed a 750. Anyways, I will never, ever run a Holley again after trying this Edelbrock! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

12-10-2002, 10:51 AM	#10
Suicide-D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH. Posts: 1,408	Well I mustve had a lemon.... or maybe they don't like massive amounts of humidity... I don't know. All I know is that holley is running great, and that edelbrock never did. I havent had the holley long enough to dislike it .... if I ever will... I was going to put a barry grant on it...we'll see how this goes.

12-10-2002, 11:06 AM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I still run Holleys on everything, always had great luck with them.



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