E-85 carb conversion
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01/23/10 03:04 PM
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Racebuddy
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can y'all fellas direct me to some sources that convert gas to E-85 carbs for drag racing??? called Quick Fuel and they want $450. that ain't happening. I know guys that say they had theirs done for 250-300. is Holley cheaper to do than Demon?? Who sells E-85 drag carbs new ready to go??? Thanks fellas 
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Re: E-85 carb conversion
[Re: RussW]
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01/23/10 05:47 PM
01/23/10 05:47 PM
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Here is another cat that is supposed to be the E85 pimp.
Chris, 1-320-352-2051
website is classicmotorsports.com
I was told his conversions are around 250 a piece and that he has been doing the conversions for ALOT longer than most of the other guys.
72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72.
Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
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Re: E-85 carb conversion
[Re: Racebuddy]
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01/23/10 07:26 PM
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440Jim
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I personally recommend Mark Sullens (DragChevette) on www.e85forum.com. His website is posted above. Sometimes you get what you pay for. For a top notch carb conversion done right, look at all the parts Mr.Pbody posted. If a vendor isn't replacing all that, it isn't done all the way. You can make them run with less, but it won't get all the performance you could. You should also consider just buying a new E85 carb. Eric68 on www.e85forum.com sells them. This way your good gasoline carb can either be reused, or sold to offset the cost of a new carb. A good running carb (on any fuel) is worth keeping or having another racer use.
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Re: E-85 carb conversion
[Re: 440Jim]
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01/23/10 09:39 PM
01/23/10 09:39 PM
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Quote:
Sometimes you get what you pay for. For a top notch carb conversion done right, look at all the parts Mr.Pbody posted. If a vendor isn't replacing all that, it isn't done all the way.
Im not sure I agree with this statement. For instance, metering blocks. I dont see that you HAVE to go to aftermarket metering blocks to have a complete conversion.  The guy I listed modifies stock blocks (Hence a little cheaper out the door price), as most guys used to do.
Further in 13 months time, one of the companies listed has gone up 150 bucks for a conversion. That is a pretty steep price increase. Even for todays (cough cough) economy.
72 RR, Pump gas 440, 452s, 3800 lbs, Corked, ET Radials,. 11.33@117.72.
Same car, bone stock 346s, 9.5 comp, baby solid. 12.24@110.
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