factory rebuilt carbs

TEREX · Post by **TEREX** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:59 pm

Hi folks i need a good carb asap my question is has anyone used a holley factory rebuilt carb? a brief look on the net gave me cause for concern, although not directly dissing a branded rebuilt carb i read suggestions to avoid them, dont know why though.

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:39 pm

I would avoid rebuilt 4 barrel carbs, they are distinctly fit use throw away items from new, can't see you would save much over a new one anway. If you have to use second hand carbs because of budget use SUs they will be cheeper the manifolds are very cheep and if referbished will give better results than a referbished 4 barrel.
Mike

TEREX · Post by **TEREX** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:01 pm

thankyou mike, a new one it is then, now edelbrock or holley???? ive been told by a friend if i buy new one go for an edelbrock, they wernt footing the bill though. budget is tight but i dont know really for the best. i did consider the su route but allready on a edelbrock inlet. thanks again.

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:06 pm

I've never fitted a 4 barrel to a rover, but I would go with the holley if it were my budget as they are meant to be quicker and easier to set up on a rolling road and this is where your real costs will be.
Mike

mgbv8 · Post by **mgbv8** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:50 pm

I've had a small amount of Holley experience on the Rover V8. And I now use a Weber / Edelbrock 500cfm 4 barrel carb. Because I find the Weber easier to set up and adjust in the car, as opposed to using a Holley.
Just my personal preference though.

kiwicar · Post by **kiwicar** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:03 pm

Interesting Perry,
goes agianst the general reputation of both makes, but as I said I've never fitted a 4 barrel to a Rover, as you have I would go with your advise.
Mike

topcatcustom · Post by **topcatcustom** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:36 pm

It is a 60 second job to change the metering rods on an Eddy, whereas I think you have to drain and remove both float chambers to get to them on a Holley.

TEREX · Post by **TEREX** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:15 pm

ok guys thank a lot. Sorry for the deley getting back, dont think it makes much difference but its going on a 350 pontiac, for street use. Middle of next week is crunch time, and as ever the bank balance will probly decide which make i get.