Carb replacement - Holley...or ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nosto · 06-01-2003, 11:14 PM

No, I don't want to start a war.

Just looking for opinions, BTDTs for replacement carbs.

Currently I have a stock 350 with a 9 year old Holley 600 CFM, manual choke (4650?, I forget) on an Edelbrock Performer intake, mild Summit cam, HEI and headers.

Not looking to burn rubber in all gears; just like cruisin' down the highway. Decent gas mileage (>12MPG) would be a plus!

So, its - rebuild the antique Holley,
get a new one or
some other brand.

Any suggestions??

Also, are there any real benefits to going to an automatic choke?

Thanks,

pissonNOS · 06-01-2003, 11:19 PM

personally i would stay away from edelbrock from my own past experiences i would suggest a new Holley or a Demon carb

casey · 06-02-2003, 01:37 AM

I love edlebrock go with the 600 cfm It's a nice mild carb, I know a lot of people with theses carbs and they're real happy with them, One real nice feature I found is once you get them set right, they run like that for a long time, and I would recommend the electric choke they work good on theses carbs. sounds like I work for edlebrock don't it, I just think there awesome carbs. I put the 600 cfm on my 460 and haven't touched it in two years runs perfect

casey · 06-02-2003, 01:49 AM

It could be a little bit bigger carb for the BB but it works fine

SEVEND2 · 06-02-2003, 01:54 AM

Edel 600 elect choke is what i used.....model 1406

Oh wait..... what the H*LL is that a FFFFF*RD?????????^^^^^

casey · 06-02-2003, 02:32 AM

yeh it's a ffff*rd but I love that truck it's been really good to me

Blue68 · 06-02-2003, 09:43 AM

Edelbrock. Easy to tune (if you want). I dropped mine on the original 307, ran like a champ, never tuned it. Swapped same carb over to the 350 in the sig, runs like a champ, no tuning (yet). I ran a holley before, couldn't get it tuned right. My dad has a holley on his somewhat radical 350 and has had some difficulty tuning it (but he also has a lopey cam and probably too much carb IMO).

One of the highest mileages I've seen posted here was on a burb with an Edelbrock carb.

Both are fine products and either will fit your bill. Just make sure you don't overdo the CFM rating (600 is good). I still like Edelbrock, but I don't like 'setting up' the carb either (and you can smell it in the exhaust too).

Mike C · 06-02-2003, 09:56 AM

JET Stage III Q-jet. Have them on both of my trucks and love 'em!

jku72 · 06-02-2003, 02:41 PM

The edelbrock is a little more idiot proof, but I prefer Q-jets, because they have tiny primaries for off idle torque and mileage, but large secondaries for big time flow at the top. They are a little more finnicky though. For maintenence free longevity, I'd say run Edelbrock, if you are comfortable with tuning, then I'd say step up to the Q-jet.

Gene · 06-02-2003, 05:33 PM

Always ran a holley until I bought my Edelbrock. No float adjusting crap and that I love. Put it on the motor adjusted the idle and havent looked back.

06-01-2003, 11:14 PM	#1
nosto Flamin' Bass Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Galloway, NJ, US Posts: 315	Carb replacement - Holley...or ???? No, I don't want to start a war. Just looking for opinions, BTDTs for replacement carbs. Currently I have a stock 350 with a 9 year old Holley 600 CFM, manual choke (4650?, I forget) on an Edelbrock Performer intake, mild Summit cam, HEI and headers. Not looking to burn rubber in all gears; just like cruisin' down the highway. Decent gas mileage (>12MPG) would be a plus! So, its - rebuild the antique Holley, get a new one or some other brand. Any suggestions?? Also, are there any real benefits to going to an automatic choke? Thanks, __________________ Rick Olson /nosto/ Galloway, NJ Pics : http://community.webshots.com/user/nosto53 1972 Triumph TR6 - full resto, now with a Toyota 5-speed 1975 F**D F-100 - rusty, but reliable 1982 HD XLH-1000 1967 C-10, shortstep, 350/M21 4spd, nitrogen tank fills fast bags on 4 corners, Toyo 255/45X20s on American Eagle 221 20X8s, shaved locks and handles, antenna, fuel filler, tiny C-notch, rear fuel tank, long headers, Edelbrock, worn 600 Holley, Checkmate flush hard cover, rear pan, custom LED taillights - painted it, too! But don't like it so I'm gonna do it again!!

06-01-2003, 11:19 PM	#2
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	personally i would stay away from edelbrock from my own past experiences i would suggest a new Holley or a Demon carb __________________ 69 GMC bagged

06-02-2003, 01:49 AM	#4
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	heres the 460 that I put the carb on It could be a little bit bigger carb for the BB but it works fine

06-02-2003, 01:54 AM	#5
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,143	Edel 600 elect choke is what i used.....model 1406 Oh wait..... what the HLL is that a FFFFFRD?????????^^^^^ __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

06-02-2003, 09:43 AM	#7
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Edelbrock. Easy to tune (if you want). I dropped mine on the original 307, ran like a champ, never tuned it. Swapped same carb over to the 350 in the sig, runs like a champ, no tuning (yet). I ran a holley before, couldn't get it tuned right. My dad has a holley on his somewhat radical 350 and has had some difficulty tuning it (but he also has a lopey cam and probably too much carb IMO). One of the highest mileages I've seen posted here was on a burb with an Edelbrock carb. Both are fine products and either will fit your bill. Just make sure you don't overdo the CFM rating (600 is good). I still like Edelbrock, but I don't like 'setting up' the carb either (and you can smell it in the exhaust too). __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

06-02-2003, 01:37 AM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I love edlebrock go with the 600 cfm It's a nice mild carb, I know a lot of people with theses carbs and they're real happy with them, One real nice feature I found is once you get them set right, they run like that for a long time, and I would recommend the electric choke they work good on theses carbs. sounds like I work for edlebrock don't it, I just think there awesome carbs. I put the 600 cfm on my 460 and haven't touched it in two years runs perfect

06-02-2003, 02:32 AM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	yeh it's a ffff*rd but I love that truck it's been really good to me

06-02-2003, 09:56 AM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,712	JET Stage III Q-jet. Have them on both of my trucks and love 'em! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

06-02-2003, 02:41 PM	#9
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	The edelbrock is a little more idiot proof, but I prefer Q-jets, because they have tiny primaries for off idle torque and mileage, but large secondaries for big time flow at the top. They are a little more finnicky though. For maintenence free longevity, I'd say run Edelbrock, if you are comfortable with tuning, then I'd say step up to the Q-jet. __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

06-02-2003, 05:33 PM	#10
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Always ran a holley until I bought my Edelbrock. No float adjusting crap and that I love. Put it on the motor adjusted the idle and havent looked back. __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!



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