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70bbstang
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posted 06-09-2003 01:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 70bbstang   Click Here to Email 70bbstang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
does anyone know any tricks for them?? and why are they so bad ??? I always hear they suck but never why. Im going to get rid off mine I think but is there anyway to get it to perform at all???

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clevelandstyle
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posted 06-09-2003 10:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for clevelandstyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Just how bad is an edelbrock for performance? (carb)

Performance is a relative term.

They perform well going to the grocery store, but they don't perform well on the race track.
Why? Just look down the bores of an Edelbrock carb and ask yourself, "How does the air get through that mess?"
Do the same with a Holley or equivalent. Big difference.:wink:


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Moneymaker
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posted 06-10-2003 09:57 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
If you are just looking for something simple to mix fuel and air, the Edelbrock carb may be for you.
They will NEVER be on the same level as a Holley for optimum performance. NEVER!
Don't believe the propoganda you read in the cataloge or garbage from internet proffessors. Before Edelbrock bought the rights to market the Weber built Carter, their cataloge recomended Holleys exclusivly.
One look in the NHRA or IHRA record books will show you that Holley carbs are always quicker and faster than Carters.
Chrysler, FoMoCo, and GM all bought and installed Holleys for their performance applications.
If you want or have just a daily driver and or show type cruiser then the Edelbrock may be a better choice.

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70bbstang
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posted 06-10-2003 02:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 70bbstang   Click Here to Email 70bbstang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
well here is my delema I baught a car (70 mustang with a 429) but it has an edelbrock 750 on it Im reading a lot of stuff that says they are a complete POS but its relative to me 5-10 hp loss wouldnt bother me but any more than that and id have to get rid of it. ive heard they arent arent all that bad BUT the 750 in particualr is just plain junk. my mechanic tells me im never getting the secondary open my car in its current state ( cam soon ) only pulls till about 4800 rpm ( It has the crappy edel cam ). so im wondering if when i change the cam out is it worth the cash to go holly 750 or so how much would I gain ?

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bluestreek
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posted 06-10-2003 05:22 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for bluestreek   Click Here to Email bluestreek     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The primaries on the Ebrock are really sweet but the secondaries just don't cut it. They should design a double pumper with the secondaries just like the primaries! Then I might try one again.

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Toronado3800
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posted 06-10-2003 06:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Toronado3800     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
My Ol' 383 with the Comp 270H cam, Dart Heads, and the Perf 750 was shifting at 6600.

Now it mighta made a few more horse with a Holley, but I dunno. My buddy Joe was ALWAYS doing something to both his Hollies.

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Dubz
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posted 06-10-2003 07:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dubz   Click Here to Email Dubz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Edelbrock cams arn't crap, they are crane cams re-boxed

or were you meening mis-matched, or that crane is also crappy?

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70bbstang
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posted 06-10-2003 08:26 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 70bbstang   Click Here to Email 70bbstang     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
its the grind more than the cam, the one the sell with the kit (this stuff was on when I baught the car) the lift is like 460 int 480 exh and duration is like 188 / 194 so needless to say its not workin all that great with 380 gears I need a a bit more lift and duration and im sure ill be happier.

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SundanceKid
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posted 06-11-2003 04:21 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Alex correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Fords 460 performance big block use a GM carb? Qudrajet ring a bell?....LOL

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indyphil
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posted 06-11-2003 10:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for indyphil   Click Here to Email indyphil     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Can you hear your secondarys? You dont need your mechanic to tell you when your secondaries are opening you should be able to hear them, unless your running open headers or have the stereo turned up too loud.

I have a 289 with stock cam and the secondarys open on my 600CFM carb. A little high in the rev range (maybe 2500RPM) but they do open and the engine is very mild.

Your 429 even mild should open the secondarys easily.

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Moneymaker
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posted 06-11-2003 11:25 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
Originally posted by SundanceKid:
Alex correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Fords 460 performance big block use a GM carb? Qudrajet ring a bell?....LOL

429 CJ circa 70-71 used a Q-Jet.
460 cars used a Autolite/Motorcraft in standard applications and a Carter Thermo-Quad for the HD/Police package.
460 trucks used a Holley.

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ukracer
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posted 06-11-2003 11:41 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for ukracer   Click Here to Email ukracer     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Ah! The Thermoquad! I have one on my 460CJ and it works great. I paid ?10 for it at a swopmeet (about $15) and I jokingly refer to it as my 'plastic carb' but it makes as much power as the ?500 race Holley 950 (850 with no choke tower etc) I also have for this car. I love it and many other people here who have seen it working are convinced enough that they want one now! Funny old world, innit?
Cheers, Martin.

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SundanceKid
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posted 06-11-2003 02:24 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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429 CJ circa 70-71 used a Q-Jet.
460 cars used a Autolite/Motorcraft in standard applications and a Carter Thermo-Quad for the HD/Police package.
460 trucks used a Holley.

Thanks for the correction. Still though a Holley wasn't deemed good enough...lol

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Moneymaker
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posted 06-11-2003 02:35 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
There were emissions issues that promted the choices.

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Alex Denysenko
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SundanceKid
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posted 06-12-2003 03:30 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for SundanceKid   Click Here to Email SundanceKid     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
LOL, maybe i'm still bitter about my cranky Holley issues? I've fixed the problem (if you remember) But the fix is basicly makeing it run rich as He!! that's the only thing that stops the hesitation.

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