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CT-Truckster · 02-05-2004, 04:16 AM

I would consider a demon carb over holley, the demons just look tougher to me. But they seem to be just a holley with a cool looking face lift with billet baseplates and billet metering blocks. and they actually a bowl site glass you can actually see the gas through, plus they come with a metal dual fuel line kit with a place for a fuel pressure gauge. the holley street avenger i bought said dual fuel line kit included. I was somewhat disapointed when i opened the box and found a couple of peices of rubber hose, some plastic connector fittings and some clamps for what i paid for the carb. If you don't care about the having the hotrod appearance when you pop the hood, get a quadrajet. I just like holleys and demons cause I like the hotrod look under the hood, although i will have to admit prob not the best choice for daily driver and economy. but as previously said, no matter what carb you get a little tuning will go a long way.

76bonanza · 02-05-2004, 09:42 AM

With all this tuning talk How do you properly tune your carb?

SCOTI · 02-05-2004, 09:35 PM

Mike, I've heard the 'QuadraJunk' nametag before & I would tend to agree w/you. But..... we all know original 'Quadra-Jets' are more commomly (and accurrately) referred to as 'Quadra-Bogs' because of the vacuum leaks associated w/worn throttle shafts.

New carbs rule, irreguardless of manufacturer..... when properly tuned.

Russell · 02-05-2004, 10:23 PM

Thats where a good old rebuild kit comes in handy

I'm putting my Carter Q-Jet onto my engine when I'm done with it

BaggedC10 · 02-06-2004, 12:22 AM

I would recommend a Quadrajet or Edelbrock 1406. My El Camino had a GM crate motor w/ a 1406 and it performed awesome.

Or you could install a TPI setup! Now, that would be sweet.

TIMSPEED · 02-06-2004, 05:39 AM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
Or you could install a TPI setup! Now, that would be sweet.

SWEET..but WAAAAY bad for making power. Sure the TPI LOOKS cool, but trust me, I think it seriously made be the worst made intake for making power. If you look at the aftermarket ones (SuperRam, MiniRam, StealthRam) they ALL ditch the long tube runner ideaology...too bad really..cuz IMHO, while the worst performing, I think the TPI is the best LOOKING intake GM ever designed

02-05-2004, 09:42 AM	#27
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	With all this tuning talk How do you properly tune your carb? __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

02-05-2004, 09:35 PM	#28
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Mike, I've heard the 'QuadraJunk' nametag before & I would tend to agree w/you. But..... we all know original 'Quadra-Jets' are more commomly (and accurrately) referred to as 'Quadra-Bogs' because of the vacuum leaks associated w/worn throttle shafts. New carbs rule, irreguardless of manufacturer..... when properly tuned. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-05-2004, 10:23 PM	#29
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Thats where a good old rebuild kit comes in handy I'm putting my Carter Q-Jet onto my engine when I'm done with it __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-06-2004, 12:22 AM	#30
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I would recommend a Quadrajet or Edelbrock 1406. My El Camino had a GM crate motor w/ a 1406 and it performed awesome. Or you could install a TPI setup! Now, that would be sweet. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-05-2004, 04:16 AM	#26
CT-Truckster ? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dyersburg, TN Posts: 471	I would consider a demon carb over holley, the demons just look tougher to me. But they seem to be just a holley with a cool looking face lift with billet baseplates and billet metering blocks. and they actually a bowl site glass you can actually see the gas through, plus they come with a metal dual fuel line kit with a place for a fuel pressure gauge. the holley street avenger i bought said dual fuel line kit included. I was somewhat disapointed when i opened the box and found a couple of peices of rubber hose, some plastic connector fittings and some clamps for what i paid for the carb. If you don't care about the having the hotrod appearance when you pop the hood, get a quadrajet. I just like holleys and demons cause I like the hotrod look under the hood, although i will have to admit prob not the best choice for daily driver and economy. but as previously said, no matter what carb you get a little tuning will go a long way.



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