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babyblue69 · 02-09-2007, 03:23 PM

Forthose of you who seen (read) my 1st thread thanks. I jsut went today and bought my engine 327 double hump ready to go in. My next question is the guy that is putting it in said I needed to buy the carb. and recommended the Edelbrock 600. I'm pretty mech. stupid and I know this will start a debate between brands Holly, Edey and so on. But what i need is is this a good carb. thanks

brak · 02-09-2007, 03:44 PM

If you don't have much experience tuning carbs, the edelbrock is the way to go.

I use them because they are simple to set up, and will run right out of the box. As those ronco ads state "set it and forget it"

krue · 02-09-2007, 03:58 PM

I"m about to try my first when I get my truck back together. From rebuilding it I say they are dead simple to work on, but I haven't started tuning yet.

dave666693 · 02-09-2007, 05:19 PM

I have the Edelbrock 1405. Bolted it on right out of the box and have had no trouble with it.

RACINJASON22 · 02-09-2007, 05:29 PM

AKChevyman seemed to have foundsome good deals on amazon.com check out his thread engine and driveline forum. I have always been partial to holley being into the the racing end of things. They have also come out with there street avenger carbs that seem to be real good out of the box. In the end Personal opinions will change the answer that people will give. 600 to 650cfm would be a good choice IMO.

71cheyennezz4 · 02-09-2007, 05:31 PM

Edlebrock: easy to set up not for the horsepower or tuner guy.

Holley: easy to set up offers good tuning, balanced with ease

Demon: mild to set up, offers excellent tuning, these are for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine.

fastwillie 696969 · 02-09-2007, 06:51 PM

q jet would work good too but edelbrock is made for the avg joe so that its easy to change jets and springs with out having to check float bowls and gaskets like others
for the buck you cant go wrong with the edelbrock

fastwillie 696969 · 02-09-2007, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by 71cheyennezz4
Edlebrock: easy to set up not for the horsepower or tuner guy.

Holley: easy to set up offers good tuning, balanced with ease

Demon: mild to set up, offers excellent tuning, these are for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine.

yeah edelbrock not for the horsepower or tuner -- ok dude

71cheyennezz4 · 02-09-2007, 07:28 PM

were talking factory to mild engine carbs here not blower carbs......

71cheyennezz4 · 02-09-2007, 07:30 PM

Demons are alot more sensitive to tweaks

Imacarguytoo · 02-09-2007, 08:29 PM

I have had holleys and edelbrocks and quadrajets. Ive found that holleys are more for the all out racing. Edels are great right out of the box and perfect for a hotrod or a stocker. Qaudrajets are great for either if you know how to work on them. For the regular guy that doeant know how to really tune and wants something right out of the box and still work good on his stocker-to hotrod i would go edelbrock. They are very reliable.

RACINJASON22 · 02-09-2007, 10:28 PM

Just like I said befor.

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In the end Personal opinions will change the answer that people will give.

IMHO The three mentioned here are all good for any application. I have seen amazing things done with q jets, but I have not used them. I have run edelbrocks with good results. I have the most experience with the holley carbs but That is just me. And not to disagree with 70blowngmc but I personaly have had ill experiences with the demon line that does not mean they are bad. There is a long list of other names out there and you will hear a 100 different opinions on them all. Your best bet since you stated that you are MECH. stupid remember you said it not me is to talk it over with the person that may help you with your truck later on they may know something about one or the other. good luck

jhow66 · 02-09-2007, 10:38 PM

Will the square bore Edlebrock fit your manifold?

babyblue69 · 02-09-2007, 10:43 PM

Do not have a clue like I said I'm pretty stupid here. The guy just laughs at me that I bought the motor from. I went there to see how much he would charge to rebuild the motor I have and walked away buying this motor.

RACINJASON22 · 02-09-2007, 10:57 PM

Do you mind if we ask how much you paid for the engine. Make sure the guy doesn't think he has a sucker to pass things off on.

brak · 02-09-2007, 11:33 PM

if there are any markings on the intake (brand, model, firing order, etc.) post it, and we can tell you what will work with it.

a pic or two could be helpful too.

fastwillie 696969 · 02-09-2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71cheyennezz4

were talking factory to mild engine carbs here not blower carbs......

these carbs are right out of the box 1405 no difference for a blower only thing i did was change the rods out to run rich
and do you think mr edelbrock used other carbs when he was breaking record for speed i think not

RACINJASON22 · 02-10-2007, 12:39 AM

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and do you think mr edelbrock used other carbs when he was breaking record for speed i think not

I love this place

and this from a guy that said:

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Demon: mild to set up, offers excellent tuning, these are for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine.

Just kiddding: I Think BG Barry Grant is the way to go for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine.

dirtball · 02-10-2007, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 70blowngmc

do you think mr edelbrock used other carbs when he was breaking record for speed i think not

What "record for speed"? I wasn't aware he had broken any. Was it Vic Jr. or Sr.?

*rage'nrat638* · 02-10-2007, 12:53 AM

that was john force

RACINJASON22 · 02-10-2007, 01:14 AM

Nope it was!

babyblue69 · 02-10-2007, 11:01 AM

I paid $1800 for it. The guys I'm buying it from are pretty reputable they restore Chevy's and I consider them great guys I've known them for about 12 years. So hopefully they aren't going to pull one over on me. While putting the engine in they are going to give me a price to restore the truck as well. pic's coming soon.

JAKES 68GMC · 02-10-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Nope it was!

I like Holley's. Took some tuning to get mine just right, but don't she run good now.

**clay68c10** · 02-10-2007, 11:54 AM

If you trust the builder, go with his recommendation. Is he going to tune and adjust everything? If so, the edelbrock is what he's familiar with, knows, and is comfortable working on.

RACINJASON22 · 02-10-2007, 12:10 PM

OK, Depending on whats in the bottom end of the engine I think that price is on yhe high end of things. Also what may have been done to the heads, They originaly came with non-hardened valve seats, and should have been changed out for a street driven engine of today. If thae bottom end has a standard stock rebuild, IMO being fresh rebuilt not worth much over 1/2 that price with what can be had in crate engines with a good warranty today. If they stand behind there work it would be worth more though. And I do agree as stated before If your mechanic is installing the engine and he is tuneing the engine for you and he recomended the edl. go for that he probably knows that carb which is why he suggested it. GOOD LUCK with your build and Truck.

02-09-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
babyblue69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Easley,SC Posts: 40	Edelbrock 600 Forthose of you who seen (read) my 1st thread thanks. I jsut went today and bought my engine 327 double hump ready to go in. My next question is the guy that is putting it in said I needed to buy the carb. and recommended the Edelbrock 600. I'm pretty mech. stupid and I know this will start a debate between brands Holly, Edey and so on. But what i need is is this a good carb. thanks

02-09-2007, 03:44 PM	#2
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Edelbrock 600 If you don't have much experience tuning carbs, the edelbrock is the way to go. I use them because they are simple to set up, and will run right out of the box. As those ronco ads state "set it and forget it" __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-09-2007, 03:58 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Edelbrock 600 I"m about to try my first when I get my truck back together. From rebuilding it I say they are dead simple to work on, but I haven't started tuning yet. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-09-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Edelbrock 600 I have the Edelbrock 1405. Bolted it on right out of the box and have had no trouble with it.

02-09-2007, 05:29 PM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Edelbrock 600 AKChevyman seemed to have foundsome good deals on amazon.com check out his thread engine and driveline forum. I have always been partial to holley being into the the racing end of things. They have also come out with there street avenger carbs that seem to be real good out of the box. In the end Personal opinions will change the answer that people will give. 600 to 650cfm would be a good choice IMO. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-09-2007, 05:31 PM	#6
71cheyennezz4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York Nebraska Posts: 64	Re: Edelbrock 600 Edlebrock: easy to set up not for the horsepower or tuner guy. Holley: easy to set up offers good tuning, balanced with ease Demon: mild to set up, offers excellent tuning, these are for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2269113 http://classictruckworld.tenmagazine...ry.ten?id=3895

02-09-2007, 06:51 PM	#7
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Edelbrock 600 q jet would work good too but edelbrock is made for the avg joe so that its easy to change jets and springs with out having to check float bowls and gaskets like others for the buck you cant go wrong with the edelbrock __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

02-09-2007, 07:01 PM	#8
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Edelbrock 600 Originally Posted by 71cheyennezz4 Edlebrock: easy to set up not for the horsepower or tuner guy. Holley: easy to set up offers good tuning, balanced with ease Demon: mild to set up, offers excellent tuning, these are for those who are looking to get the best out of their engine. yeah edelbrock not for the horsepower or tuner -- ok dude __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:33 AM.

02-09-2007, 07:28 PM	#9
71cheyennezz4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York Nebraska Posts: 64	Re: Edelbrock 600 were talking factory to mild engine carbs here not blower carbs...... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2269113 http://classictruckworld.tenmagazine...ry.ten?id=3895

02-09-2007, 07:30 PM	#10
71cheyennezz4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York Nebraska Posts: 64	Re: Edelbrock 600 Demons are alot more sensitive to tweaks __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2269113 http://classictruckworld.tenmagazine...ry.ten?id=3895

02-09-2007, 08:29 PM	#11
Imacarguytoo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 306	Re: Edelbrock 600 I have had holleys and edelbrocks and quadrajets. Ive found that holleys are more for the all out racing. Edels are great right out of the box and perfect for a hotrod or a stocker. Qaudrajets are great for either if you know how to work on them. For the regular guy that doeant know how to really tune and wants something right out of the box and still work good on his stocker-to hotrod i would go edelbrock. They are very reliable. __________________ '67 C20 Lwb 350 4-Speed '01 Chrysler Concorde LXI (wifes ride) '91 Gmc Suburban 3/4 2wd 454 Tbi '51 Jeep Cj3a "Willys" 350 V8

02-09-2007, 10:38 PM	#13
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: Edelbrock 600 Will the square bore Edlebrock fit your manifold? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-09-2007, 10:43 PM	#14
babyblue69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Easley,SC Posts: 40	Re: Edelbrock 600 Do not have a clue like I said I'm pretty stupid here. The guy just laughs at me that I bought the motor from. I went there to see how much he would charge to rebuild the motor I have and walked away buying this motor.

02-09-2007, 10:57 PM	#15
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Edelbrock 600 Do you mind if we ask how much you paid for the engine. Make sure the guy doesn't think he has a sucker to pass things off on. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-09-2007, 11:33 PM	#16
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Edelbrock 600 if there are any markings on the intake (brand, model, firing order, etc.) post it, and we can tell you what will work with it. a pic or two could be helpful too. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill



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02-10-2007, 01:14 AM	#21
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Edelbrock 600 Nope it was! Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

02-10-2007, 11:01 AM	#22
babyblue69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Easley,SC Posts: 40	Re: Edelbrock 600 I paid $1800 for it. The guys I'm buying it from are pretty reputable they restore Chevy's and I consider them great guys I've known them for about 12 years. So hopefully they aren't going to pull one over on me. While putting the engine in they are going to give me a price to restore the truck as well. pic's coming soon. Last edited by babyblue69; 02-10-2007 at 11:02 AM.

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clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,974	Re: Edelbrock 600 If you trust the builder, go with his recommendation. Is he going to tune and adjust everything? If so, the edelbrock is what he's familiar with, knows, and is comfortable working on. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-10-2007, 12:10 PM	#25
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Edelbrock 600 OK, Depending on whats in the bottom end of the engine I think that price is on yhe high end of things. Also what may have been done to the heads, They originaly came with non-hardened valve seats, and should have been changed out for a street driven engine of today. If thae bottom end has a standard stock rebuild, IMO being fresh rebuilt not worth much over 1/2 that price with what can be had in crate engines with a good warranty today. If they stand behind there work it would be worth more though. And I do agree as stated before If your mechanic is installing the engine and he is tuneing the engine for you and he recomended the edl. go for that he probably knows that carb which is why he suggested it. GOOD LUCK with your build and Truck. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

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