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Old 04-21-2007, 02:55 PM   #1
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Junky to funky

What a difference a day makes. On Friday I went out with the old, in with the new. Put in an Edelbrock 600 carb, a performer manifold, a little glass inline fuel set-up, and the truck now smokes 'em when punched (even while rolling). Anybody debating whether to replace the old stuff with this stuff needs to stop debating.
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Old 04-21-2007, 03:17 PM   #2
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Re: Junky to funky

you should ditch the glass filter. I have heard alot of stories about trucks burning to the ground from them
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Old 04-21-2007, 11:50 PM   #3
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you should ditch the glass filter. I have heard alot of stories about trucks burning to the ground from them
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:01 PM   #4
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Re: Junky to funky

My thoughts exactly. Mine melted on the manifold, I changed it out to the chrome metal one. Much better
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:09 PM   #5
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Re: Junky to funky

the glass ones are fine as long as you are smart about it... and from your photo... you need to get smart on it. Support it to where it won't hit anything... it's resting on your valve cover in the photo... that's when bad things happen.
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:10 PM   #6
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Re: Junky to funky

Lookin' good!

Ditto on the glass filter - it's nice bling, but not a good choice :/
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Old 04-21-2007, 05:21 PM   #7
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Very nice !!!!
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Old 04-21-2007, 06:13 PM   #8
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Careful with that Fule filter!! I'd say get something not glass. I've read about three different trucks burning to the ground (at least two in this forum) from those stupid things!
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Old 04-21-2007, 06:37 PM   #9
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What a diference a little time, desire and money makes!!

Great job!!
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Old 04-21-2007, 09:03 PM   #10
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Looks good, and ditto on the glass filter.
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Old 04-21-2007, 09:21 PM   #11
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Re: Junky to funky

Nice improvement!, after reading these posts I'll guess I'll take my dad's new glass filter back and get a reusable one like mine.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:32 PM   #12
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Re: Junky to funky

I had one of those glass ones on mine not too long ago and it came unscrewed. It scared the crap outta me and it was soon tossed in the trash can.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:39 PM   #13
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Re: Junky to funky

I have one on mine and have never had a problem with it. It's out of the way of anything hot.
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Old 04-21-2007, 10:57 PM   #14
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Re: Junky to funky

Most of the guys here don't care for glass...but as Longhorn said If you are smart with it and make sure it's supported right...no problem....I've had one for years.
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Old 04-21-2007, 11:44 PM   #15
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yep... been running the same one since 97 here.
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Old 04-21-2007, 11:47 PM   #16
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Re: Junky to funky

Looks like the same swap I'm in the middle of. I hope I'm as pleased as you seem to be.
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Old 04-22-2007, 01:29 AM   #17
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What size/kind of carb/manifold did you replace?
Looks real nice!
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Old 04-22-2007, 12:30 PM   #18
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Re: Junky to funky

Windancer: The old manifold was the factory one -- big and heavy cast iron thing. The old carb was the stock Rochester quadrapuke.

All others: Today's auto parts store list starts with 1) Metal inline fuel filter. You've scared me straight -- and I do appreciate the advice
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