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Topic: Holley 351C Strip Dominator update
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 09:56 PM
   
At the NHRA Craftsman nationals this past weekend I had the opportunity to speak with the NEW director of motorsports. He came to our pit area to introduce himself and try to resurrect our relationship. One of the areas of discussion was intake manifolds and in particular the 351C Strip Dominator. It will be out soon and will probably not be a Holley product as the Weiand division is about sold to a very large competitor. Holley is in deep financial trouble and has to downsize to survive if it can. If the sale is approved expect to see it n the market before October 15th. You heard it here first.
PS, if anyone calls Holley, don't expect to get much information as over 60% of the knowledgeable staff has either been terminated or quit. The rest are told to say NOTHING that they cannot answer. They are existing day to day. To give you an idea of how bad it really is, the former director of motorsports is now the account exec for Jegs, Summit, Herbert etc. He basically handles all of the warrantee for those mega ware houses. How's that for a step backwards. At least he still has a job.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
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The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 638
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 10:02 PM
That's good to know. I still want one. I have a used one spotted, but I've been holding out for a new one. I don't suppose you know the cost of a new one?------------------
Ben
Grabber Green '70 Mach I 351C 4V
Robbin Egg Blue '79 Fairmont 351C 4V
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
It will be out soon and will probably not be a Holley product as the Weiand division is about sold to a very large competitor.
So who did Weiand get sold to?? Edelbrock?  That's about the largest competitor of Weiand I can think of. Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-30-2002 10:29 PM
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Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator/ non 65-66 Mustang owner sensitivity co-ordinator NHRA/IHRA/SRA/MCA member
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Part time secret agent license #0089
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 384
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 09-30-2002 11:28 PM
I guess that Holley bit off more than they could chew when they bought every company in sight.....
Too bad that all those people lost their jobs, but I have a feeling that a bunch will find jobs waiting for them at other performance aftermarket companies that need their expertise.
Great news on the SD Alex, been a long time coming. Funny, when I talked to the Holley rep at the Matco Supernationals, he just gave me a very blank look about the SD for a Cleveland...guess it was a big secret.
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 09-30-2002 11:54 PM
Hemi,Long time no post!!  Good to see you still come on every now and then!! I hope you post more often, your info & expertise is always appreciated!! Erik p.s. Thanks again for that advise you gave me a while back!! ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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Dad Vishus
Gearhead Posts: 540
From: Moscow, Iowa, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-01-2002 10:59 AM
I got mine! Problem is, it is attached to an expensive racecar. 
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