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LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 07:18 PM

Should I keep my current carb...Holley 650 or go with one like this
http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=55407

**Captkaos** · 01-21-2003, 07:27 PM

nah, skip that and get one of these! http://www.kinsler.com/images/man_5.jpg

LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 07:29 PM

lol!! That is wicked!!! haha

**swervin ervin** · 01-21-2003, 07:29 PM

Neither, I'd go with one like this.

**Captkaos** · 01-21-2003, 07:32 PM

This isn't a biased opinion is it Swerve? Mine is...

LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 07:36 PM

I knew you would say that Swerve!! haha

You know what....when I had my 1406 on my 305...when I wanted work done on it...Every person I asked about it said, Start by throwing that pos in the trash and buy a holley. haha
Now I have a Holley and no one knows what to do!!~ haah

**swervin ervin** · 01-21-2003, 07:36 PM

All the way. I only recommend what I like.

**swervin ervin** · 01-21-2003, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
...when I wanted work done on it...

What do you mean, wanted work done on it? You mean to tell me you let someone else touch that thing?

LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 07:46 PM

lol....Forgive me...>I was having a weak moment!! haha

However I did speak with Tracy Focht today and he gave me some insight as to what might be causing my "dead spot"...So I will give that a try first before spending too much money or doing anything drastic!! hehee

**Captkaos** · 01-21-2003, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
All the way. I only recommend what I like.

I will have to agree with Swerve. I personally would rather pour gas from a milk carton into the manifold instead of using a Holley. Spreadbore would be my choice also.

ocbaud · 01-21-2003, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
lol....Forgive me...>I was having a weak moment!! haha

However I did speak with Tracy Focht today and he gave me some insight as to what might be causing my "dead spot"...So I will give that a try first before spending too much money or doing anything drastic!! hehee

i have dead spot too

give me your holley on my birthday in april the 2nd if you get a new one.

LOHRTBT · 01-21-2003, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Captkaos

I will have to agree with Swerve. I personally would rather pour gas from a milk carton into the manifold instead of using a Holley. Spreadbore would be my choice also.

lmao!!

Got the best visual on that one!!

**swervin ervin** · 01-21-2003, 08:31 PM

Dave,

I liked that too. I can see it now, Chris reaching out the window with a long extension of some sort, pouring gas into the manifold as he drives down the road. LOL Only thing would be you would have to cut a hole in the hood, right?

ElGracho · 01-21-2003, 09:22 PM

Well, I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've been running a Holley 3310 on my 84 for the last 7 years with absolutely no problems. I got it dialed in right away and I haven't touched it since (about 80k miles ago...)

I'd stick with the Holley. There is certainly nothing that Demon carb can do that a Holley can't.

raceman6135 · 01-21-2003, 09:40 PM

Personally, I'd stay away from the BG (Barry Grant) stuff for now. From personal experience and that of racing buddies, the quality hasn't been great for a couple of years now.

I still like Holleys, but I get excellent pricing on them

DJS

Tom · 01-21-2003, 10:28 PM

I had a speed demon 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondarys. Loved it, for the month I had it. Then it was stolen. Sure was nice though.....

79BIG10 · 01-22-2003, 07:08 AM

Another minority here in liking the 1406. I've heard Holley are too hard to keep tuned. I'd like to see what a Q-jet would do on mine but for me to keep tuned I'll stick with the 1406

BigRed · 01-22-2003, 09:39 AM

I have a Holley 4160 and haven't had any problems with it. It does sound like carbs is one place everyone definitely has their opinions about.

85Silverado · 01-22-2003, 10:45 AM

you know....at least we're talking about carbs......not standalone fuel management systems like "ricers"...lol I'll always take a carb over fuel injection....and i'm also quite fond of q-jets...be them stock....edelbrock...or JET tuned...I like them. Except when the plugs on the bottom leak...they almost killed me once...lol

**Captkaos** · 01-22-2003, 03:49 PM

Yeah and I hate holes in hoods, so that lets you know how bad I hate Holleys. They are very tempermental in changing weather. I just don't like them. Now for all out racing, they can't be beat, but for all around drivability, I hate them.

As for Fuel Injection, I MUCH prefer it over any Carb. Hilborn with and Accel fuel managment for me.

LOHRTBT · 01-22-2003, 04:02 PM

OH yea.....I prefer fuel injection over carb anyday as well.

67_SS396 · 01-23-2003, 02:32 AM

We all have our opinions when it comes to carbs. Mine is for Carter/Edelbrock's. I know my way inside and out of these things and hate Holley's with a passion. I just don't care for the design personally. I am very happy with my 1407 equivelant, Carter 750. You know the old saying, Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one and they all stink!

01-21-2003, 07:18 PM	#1
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Whats your opinion?? Should I keep my current carb...Holley 650 or go with one like this http://www.paceparts.com/product.asp?3=55407 __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-21-2003, 07:27 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	nah, skip that and get one of these! http://www.kinsler.com/images/man_5.jpg __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-21-2003, 07:29 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	lol!! That is wicked!!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-21-2003, 07:29 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Neither, I'd go with one like this. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-21-2003, 07:32 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	This isn't a biased opinion is it Swerve? Mine is... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-21-2003, 07:36 PM	#6
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	I knew you would say that Swerve!! haha You know what....when I had my 1406 on my 305...when I wanted work done on it...Every person I asked about it said, Start by throwing that pos in the trash and buy a holley. haha Now I have a Holley and no one knows what to do!!~ haah __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-21-2003, 07:46 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	lol....Forgive me...>I was having a weak moment!! haha However I did speak with Tracy Focht today and he gave me some insight as to what might be causing my "dead spot"...So I will give that a try first before spending too much money or doing anything drastic!! hehee __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-21-2003, 08:31 PM	#13
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Dave, I liked that too. I can see it now, Chris reaching out the window with a long extension of some sort, pouring gas into the manifold as he drives down the road. LOL Only thing would be you would have to cut a hole in the hood, right? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-21-2003, 09:22 PM	#14
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Well, I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've been running a Holley 3310 on my 84 for the last 7 years with absolutely no problems. I got it dialed in right away and I haven't touched it since (about 80k miles ago...) I'd stick with the Holley. There is certainly nothing that Demon carb can do that a Holley can't. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

01-21-2003, 09:40 PM	#15
raceman6135 Dino burner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 602	Personally, I'd stay away from the BG (Barry Grant) stuff for now. From personal experience and that of racing buddies, the quality hasn't been great for a couple of years now. I still like Holleys, but I get excellent pricing on them DJS

01-21-2003, 10:28 PM	#16
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,714	I had a speed demon 650cfm double pumper, mechanical secondarys. Loved it, for the month I had it. Then it was stolen. Sure was nice though..... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-22-2003, 07:08 AM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Another minority here in liking the 1406. I've heard Holley are too hard to keep tuned. I'd like to see what a Q-jet would do on mine but for me to keep tuned I'll stick with the 1406 __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-22-2003, 09:39 AM	#18
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I have a Holley 4160 and haven't had any problems with it. It does sound like carbs is one place everyone definitely has their opinions about. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

01-22-2003, 10:45 AM	#19
85Silverado Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 198	you know....at least we're talking about carbs......not standalone fuel management systems like "ricers"...lol I'll always take a carb over fuel injection....and i'm also quite fond of q-jets...be them stock....edelbrock...or JET tuned...I like them. Except when the plugs on the bottom leak...they almost killed me once...lol __________________ Paul D. '78 C20 Scottsdale 350ci 3 speed with granny gear 14 bolt rearend My trucks are "Car-Guy safe".......which pretty much means death trap in the hands of a normal civilian.

01-22-2003, 03:49 PM	#20
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yeah and I hate holes in hoods, so that lets you know how bad I hate Holleys. They are very tempermental in changing weather. I just don't like them. Now for all out racing, they can't be beat, but for all around drivability, I hate them. As for Fuel Injection, I MUCH prefer it over any Carb. Hilborn with and Accel fuel managment for me. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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01-22-2003, 04:02 PM	#21
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	OH yea.....I prefer fuel injection over carb anyday as well. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-23-2003, 02:32 AM	#22
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	We all have our opinions when it comes to carbs. Mine is for Carter/Edelbrock's. I know my way inside and out of these things and hate Holley's with a passion. I just don't care for the design personally. I am very happy with my 1407 equivelant, Carter 750. You know the old saying, Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one and they all stink! __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

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