Carb question...

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Originally Posted by ROKN69

I have a speed demon 750CFM double-pumper that I used to run on my car. It never ran right. From float issues to the rear metering plate not being drilled properly from the factory to metal shavings in the carb due to not being cleaned from the manufacturer, it was down hill the day I bought it. I could never get it to idle properly even after hours of having several mechanics work with it (and many hundreds of dollars later).

I gave up and purchased a Holly HP from the Carb Shop. It bolted on and has worked perfectly. I can't stress how much I love this carb! It's amazing.

As for fuel boiling, I thought I had that problem with my demon as well - so I purchased a phenolic spacer (1 inch). That didn't really help. I don't have a spacer with my new carb - it hasn't been needed. I've been running the Holly HP carb for about 8 months now.

I was afraid someone would say this. The mechanic has called and the manufacturer seems to have few answers...

I don't want to spend a fortune chasing my tail with any system. What did the new carb cost? If it was costly, why not just FI it?

[ROKN69]

The new carb, with my color accents of choice, was around $1200. It was cheaper than FI and the FAST FI kit I was looking at wouldn't handle the 625+ HP my motor is putting out. I've since found some other FI kits that will easily handle the HP number I am running, and plan to run in the future.

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Originally Posted by ROKN69

The new carb, with my color accents of choice, was around $1200. It was cheaper than FI and the FAST FI kit I was looking at wouldn't handle the 625+ HP my motor is putting out. I've since found some other FI kits that will easily handle the HP number I am running, and plan to run in the future.

Wow that's expensive. But I'm afraid a carb is gonna nickel and dime me to that point pretty quick. For $1200 I think it may be wise for me to pony up the extra $600-$800 and FI the car with the FAST kit.

The shop said something about a fuel pressure regulator on Friday. The car should be done first of the week. Wish me luck...

[ROKN69]

Originally Posted by intofx

The shop said something about a fuel pressure regulator on Friday. The car should be done first of the week. Wish me luck...

Most definitely, good luck!

[Shaker455]

Your carb issues should be able to resolve without a new unit.

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