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82c10 · 07-07-2005, 12:19 AM

my friend's friend has a 650 speed demon, it has been sitting for about two years, it has never been used, he bought it, then he sold his project because his wife had a baby, he wants $250 for it, is it a good deal, also if i get it should i rebuild it because of it sitting that long, also are there any good books on the demon carbs

milehightoyz · 07-07-2005, 02:32 AM

im not a big fan of the demon carbs, if the carb has never had fuel ran through it, it may still be good to go. 250 seems high to me, more than id pay at least.

**N2TRUX** · 07-07-2005, 09:35 AM

I would say stay away from it. Demon carbs are great for certain applications. Your street truck is not one of them.

86 GMG · 07-07-2005, 09:59 AM

250.00 Is Cheap But Like N2truxs Said They Are Not Really For The Street Motor And Infact They Are Very Sinsitive To The Diffrent Temps Here In Oklahoma I Tweek Mine A Little Every Season They Are A Good Carb Though

bodydropped · 07-07-2005, 10:50 AM

it seems right theres a couple of show trucks that i know that run a demon on the street and havent had any problems sht im goin to be buyin one for my dads coupe once i get the money saved up since hes buildin a 60 over 283 that will be blown with a mini b&m blower

tgh117 · 07-07-2005, 12:04 PM

I'd say thats a good price, my buddy paid 340 or something like that when he got his. They seem to be a really good smooth carb, I gotta buy one next when I get my engine done and back together. He loves his. Good luck with your choice.

82c10 · 07-07-2005, 02:13 PM

my friend had a radical 327 with a 750 or 850 mighty demon he drove it everyday on the street, smooth even at 7,000 rpm's, it idled smooth, also my truck will be a weekender, after the summer i am getting another vehicle, but i'm keeping the truck also

SSC's76 · 07-07-2005, 02:41 PM

Demons are just Holley clones with a few alterations. If its a 650 street demon it will be fine but if its a 650 DP race demon then pass on it.

72MARIO · 07-09-2005, 09:25 AM

I just talked to the tech guy at Barry Grant friday. He reccomended the 650 speed demon for my mild 350 I gave him the cam specs stall speed. He said either the 650 speed or the 625 road demon. They sell for 570 CDN. I have heard lots of good about these carbs. I would buy it for $250.00 Just call Barry Grant and ask them if you would need a rebuild if it has been sitting for 2 years.

I have a 1406 Eld P.O.S. Now thoes carbs are JUNK.

1987 Shortwide · 07-09-2005, 11:17 AM

I say it'll work. We had a 650 Demon on my brothers mild 350 in his '82 and it ran like a champ. Infact, when we dropped off to the 600 holley even with tuning we couldn't get the seat of the pants feel out of it that we did with the demon.

BTW, this is 87 Shortwide... for some reason I can't get 87 Shortwide to work...

*1972C10* · 07-09-2005, 09:59 PM

Demons are just Like Holleys Im fine with either but i KNOW How to work on them and get them tuned right

Alot Of people expect to put them on and GO But they need to be setup for each paticular vehicle and thats some fine tuning alot of people either dont want to do or dont know how.

It will be fine without a rebuild Spray some wd-40 or something similar into the bowl vents To lubricate everything Not really that much too them Whats hard on a carb is when there put up with gas in them and stored for several years.

Tech @ BG · 07-19-2005, 08:28 AM

82c10,

A 650 should be a good choice for you. I've had one on a daily driven 86 GMC PU for years. If the carb has been sitting for that long, spraying it out with some WD-40, or CRC would be recommended. You may even want to install new bowl & metering block gaskets on it, or atleast check them, but other than that you should be good to go.

82c10 · 07-19-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech @ BG

82c10,

A 650 should be a good choice for you. I've had one on a daily driven 86 GMC PU for years. If the carb has been sitting for that long, spraying it out with some WD-40, or CRC would be recommended. You may even want to install new bowl & metering block gaskets on it, or atleast check them, but other than that you should be good to go.

sorry tech @ BG i ordered a holley 650 double pumper from jegs yesterday, i wanted a demon but im on a real tight budget, i did this after i found out the demon got sold

07-07-2005, 12:19 AM	#1
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	what do you think about it? my friend's friend has a 650 speed demon, it has been sitting for about two years, it has never been used, he bought it, then he sold his project because his wife had a baby, he wants $250 for it, is it a good deal, also if i get it should i rebuild it because of it sitting that long, also are there any good books on the demon carbs __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

07-07-2005, 09:35 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I would say stay away from it. Demon carbs are great for certain applications. Your street truck is not one of them. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-07-2005, 09:59 AM	#4
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	250.00 Is Cheap But Like N2truxs Said They Are Not Really For The Street Motor And Infact They Are Very Sinsitive To The Diffrent Temps Here In Oklahoma I Tweek Mine A Little Every Season They Are A Good Carb Though __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

07-07-2005, 10:50 AM	#5
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	it seems right theres a couple of show trucks that i know that run a demon on the street and havent had any problems sht im goin to be buyin one for my dads coupe once i get the money saved up since hes buildin a 60 over 283 that will be blown with a mini b&m blower __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

07-07-2005, 12:04 PM	#6
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	I'd say thats a good price, my buddy paid 340 or something like that when he got his. They seem to be a really good smooth carb, I gotta buy one next when I get my engine done and back together. He loves his. Good luck with your choice. __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.

07-07-2005, 02:32 AM	#2
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	im not a big fan of the demon carbs, if the carb has never had fuel ran through it, it may still be good to go. 250 seems high to me, more than id pay at least.

07-07-2005, 02:13 PM	#7
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	my friend had a radical 327 with a 750 or 850 mighty demon he drove it everyday on the street, smooth even at 7,000 rpm's, it idled smooth, also my truck will be a weekender, after the summer i am getting another vehicle, but i'm keeping the truck also __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

07-07-2005, 02:41 PM	#8
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Demons are just Holley clones with a few alterations. If its a 650 street demon it will be fine but if its a 650 DP race demon then pass on it. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

07-09-2005, 09:25 AM	#9
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I just talked to the tech guy at Barry Grant friday. He reccomended the 650 speed demon for my mild 350 I gave him the cam specs stall speed. He said either the 650 speed or the 625 road demon. They sell for 570 CDN. I have heard lots of good about these carbs. I would buy it for $250.00 Just call Barry Grant and ask them if you would need a rebuild if it has been sitting for 2 years. I have a 1406 Eld P.O.S. Now thoes carbs are JUNK. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

07-09-2005, 11:17 AM	#10
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	I say it'll work. We had a 650 Demon on my brothers mild 350 in his '82 and it ran like a champ. Infact, when we dropped off to the 600 holley even with tuning we couldn't get the seat of the pants feel out of it that we did with the demon. BTW, this is 87 Shortwide... for some reason I can't get 87 Shortwide to work... __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

07-09-2005, 09:59 PM	#11
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Demons are just Like Holleys Im fine with either but i KNOW How to work on them and get them tuned right Alot Of people expect to put them on and GO But they need to be setup for each paticular vehicle and thats some fine tuning alot of people either dont want to do or dont know how. It will be fine without a rebuild Spray some wd-40 or something similar into the bowl vents To lubricate everything Not really that much too them Whats hard on a carb is when there put up with gas in them and stored for several years.

07-19-2005, 08:28 AM	#12
Tech @ BG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dahlonega,Ga Posts: 45	82c10, A 650 should be a good choice for you. I've had one on a daily driven 86 GMC PU for years. If the carb has been sitting for that long, spraying it out with some WD-40, or CRC would be recommended. You may even want to install new bowl & metering block gaskets on it, or atleast check them, but other than that you should be good to go.

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