Posted By: Boot
Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 03:38 AM
Basically a stock 360 with an RV cam for torque. Right now it's a 2bbl Holley, running rich, and cant be leaned out. I got my hands on a Weiand high rise 4 bbl manifold, and wondered would I be better off going with a Edelbrock 1406, or a Holley 600?
I've heard conflicting views, most people say if I go with the Edelbrock, it wont run right with the Weiand, I'd need a Performer manifold.
Suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
Posted By: Neil
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 03:42 AM
I like edelbrocks mostly because I am familiar with them. They work great on a mild street type engine and are easy to tune.
I would buy the newer 650 avs rather than the standard 600.
Posted By: StealthWedge67
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 03:50 AM
for a mild motor, the small Eddy is a great choice. Once you get wilder with the cam & add headers, Holley becomes the clear choice.
Posted By: Rug_Trucker
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 04:16 AM
Just wondering why you can't lean out the 2bbl? Same jets as any Holley IIRC.
I bought a 600 Holley accidently. Was on a 305 T/A. I was told it was a 390.
I hate Holleys! Give me a TQ anytime!
I would like to sell this carb.
Posted By: StandOnIt
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 11:31 AM
I quess it would come down to which ever carb you were more comfortable with. I have always had Holleys on everything except my old SuperBee. I service all my Holleys but am cofused just looking at the AV carbs. I will tell ya this tho, I had a guy around here fix the AV carb on the Bee and it was impressive afterwards. I just dont like messing with them. If you can work one either of them, stick with it...
Posted By: 440newport
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 03:54 PM
I would run a Holley on a driver simply because the fuel tends to boil out of Eddy's and be hard starting in the summer heat, at least the one on my 307 Olds always did. Never had a problem with a Holley other than a stuck needle and seat.
Posted By: DemonKyle
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 04:37 PM
All that I've ever run have been Holley's. I love 'em. Easy to tune and great performance. I vote for the Holley
Posted By: Mobarge
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 07:15 PM
I ran the Edelbrock and was not impressed. Could never get the tuning right. I'd vote for the Holley, but I've got to tell you, I love my Demon.
Posted By: mopeman
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/12/08 07:20 PM
Eddy intake manifolds and Holley carbs always!!! I like the adjustibility of the holleys, and the parts are everywhere.
Posted By: dusturbd340W5
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/13/08 12:35 AM
I have been involved with a number of guys that got the Edlebrocks and not 1 of them worked right out of the box had to buy there tuneing kit to get them to run correctly I will never own one holley all the way for me.
Posted By: Boot
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/13/08 01:47 AM
So I'm still at about a 50/50 vote. I guess I'll try the edelbrock first, and if it gives me headaches, I'll go to the Holley. Thanks guys
Posted By: Neil
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/13/08 02:26 AM
Edelbrocks are messed up out of the box and I think that part of their bad reputation arrises from guys who don't set them up properly. It's a pain to have to take a new carb apart and 'fix' it, but it needs to be done. You can turn the screws until your hand falls off, but it won't matter if the float settings are out to lunch.
I own the carter strip kit, but rarely need to do more than a jet and/or rod change with a new carburetor at this elevation (2800 ft). It just depends on where you live.
Posted By: Boot
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/13/08 05:18 AM
I'm just above sea level, I live in Myrtle beach.
I dont know a thing about dialing in a carb, and I dont really have a dependable mechanic, since I'm used to doing all my own work. Transmissions and carbs are the things I know nothing about. At least the edelbrock comes with a cd, maybe I'll need to start looking up how to dial a carb in.
Posted By: Cudajon
Re: Holley or Edelbrock? - 08/13/08 11:46 AM
I installed an Autometer Air Fuel Ratio meter in my car after using an LM1 for a couple of years. Its amazing how the A/F ratio can change with the weather temperture etc. At idle I'm running between 14.6 and 15 on most days. Normal driving is around 14.2 to 14.7. WOT is between 13.2 and 14.5. I run two Carter competition carbs, getting them adjusted was time consuming but worth it. I like Holleys too, but mostly on built engines with radical cams. Holleys sem to work best there.
To add, the Edelbrock 600 is a great little carb geared more for fuel economy, while the 600 Holley is more of a performance carburetor. I've had both, each equal as far as tuning.
