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Frizzle Fry · 10-10-2006, 03:01 AM

Just put a 1411 (750 w elec choke) on my 396. Went one size richer on the primary rods, but I'm a tinkering type and I'm used to holleys

Might have to change the accel-pump linkage position too. But these things are VERY easy to change. So far I'm pretty happy with it. Once it's dialed I'm sure I'll be very happy with it.

Roachgod · 10-10-2006, 07:50 AM

The intakes are great,so are the carbs for daily drivers.I got the elite air cleaner and valve covers for the bigblock and the only complaint with them is the metal allen bolts tend to rust. I had a real problem with the cast aluminum timing chain cover for BBC from edelbrock, it comes with the timing tab, the wrong one. I had several mechanics look at it and they agreed it didn't fit the thicker cast cover. I had the parts house order another to check but same time tab. I just got an adjustable pointer for $30 and all was ok.

prostreet1967 · 10-23-2006, 09:45 PM

don't do it save yourself the headache buy a holley of barry grant

glock35ipsc · 10-23-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RicksTrucks

"Edelbrock performer 2101 intake and Performer carb 1406"

That is the pair I put on my 350 crate this year in my 69 SWB. Runs great.

Ditto here, same engine/intake/carb setup on my 350 Goodwrench crate motor.

I've been a diehard Holley user for years, and the Edelbrocks are MUCH simpler to tune IMHO.

smbrouss70 · 10-24-2006, 01:55 AM

I have the exact same combo in my truck and have not had a single problem in the three years since I put it in. My dad has loved Holleys since he knew what a carb was, when he bought his 67 GTO from the dealership, he drove it straight the speed shop and picked up a Holley for it. When he saw how easy my Edelbrock was to get adjusted right and the fact that I never had to mess with it, he threw the Holley on a shelf and ordered an Edelbrock. And he is the only person I've ever know that could tune a Holley by ear better than you could with an O2 sensor.

gator2511 · 10-24-2006, 07:15 AM

Had em both. Holley is for racing and Edelbrock is for driving. On a basically stock engine there is no tuning required on an edelbrock. (except for idle mix and speed) Lotsa tuning on a Holley but they run like crazy!

10-10-2006, 03:01 AM	#26
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Any thoughts on buying Edelbrock? Just put a 1411 (750 w elec choke) on my 396. Went one size richer on the primary rods, but I'm a tinkering type and I'm used to holleys Might have to change the accel-pump linkage position too. But these things are VERY easy to change. So far I'm pretty happy with it. Once it's dialed I'm sure I'll be very happy with it.

10-10-2006, 07:50 AM	#27
Roachgod Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: katy texas Posts: 48	Re: Any thoughts on buying Edelbrock? The intakes are great,so are the carbs for daily drivers.I got the elite air cleaner and valve covers for the bigblock and the only complaint with them is the metal allen bolts tend to rust. I had a real problem with the cast aluminum timing chain cover for BBC from edelbrock, it comes with the timing tab, the wrong one. I had several mechanics look at it and they agreed it didn't fit the thicker cast cover. I had the parts house order another to check but same time tab. I just got an adjustable pointer for $30 and all was ok. __________________ 1970 custom/10 (was 8-350) long bed factory a/c,power steering, power brakes added front disc brakes from a 72 and rear axles 5 lug 79 chev 1 ton 01 GMC Jimmy

10-23-2006, 09:45 PM	#28
prostreet1967 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fort worth texas Posts: 395	Re: Any thoughts on buying Edelbrock? don't do it save yourself the headache buy a holley of barry grant

10-24-2006, 01:55 AM	#30
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: Any thoughts on buying Edelbrock? I have the exact same combo in my truck and have not had a single problem in the three years since I put it in. My dad has loved Holleys since he knew what a carb was, when he bought his 67 GTO from the dealership, he drove it straight the speed shop and picked up a Holley for it. When he saw how easy my Edelbrock was to get adjusted right and the fact that I never had to mess with it, he threw the Holley on a shelf and ordered an Edelbrock. And he is the only person I've ever know that could tune a Holley by ear better than you could with an O2 sensor. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-24-2006, 07:15 AM	#31
gator2511 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: tampa florida Posts: 776	Re: Any thoughts on buying Edelbrock? Had em both. Holley is for racing and Edelbrock is for driving. On a basically stock engine there is no tuning required on an edelbrock. (except for idle mix and speed) Lotsa tuning on a Holley but they run like crazy!

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