What Kind Of Carb

Little Red Coupe · October 24th, 2006, 11:11 PM

My 68 coupe needs a new carb. I have a 289 with a cast iron intake for a 4 BBL and a stock fuel pump. I am considering either an Edelbrock Performer series or a Holley 4 BBL in 600 - 650 CFM. I am not concerned with staying original equipment. Can I hear your thoughts for or against either option?

Horseshoeing · October 24th, 2006, 11:35 PM

650 CFM is to big for a stock cam and heads with a stock intake. I say get a nice street cam and a new intake and get a holley 600. You should also get your heads reworked and put chevy valves in. That will make your 289 a hot little motor.

03svtsnakevert · October 31st, 2006, 06:53 AM

Holley 600 would be adequate for your combination

chevy_killer · November 6th, 2006, 03:15 PM

i would not touch a holley they are not that great of a crab......but i would go with a 600 cfm edelbrock......but a 600 might still be a little much for a stock 289...you can always over carb your motor....i had a 302 and tried to put a 750 double pumper on it and every time i started it up a big flame came out of my carb so i had to cange it for a 600

69fastback · November 6th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Edlebrocks make good boat anchors.....

chevy_killer · November 6th, 2006, 07:38 PM

i wouldnt trust a holley either i had too many problems with one.....i would recomend anything but a holley.....you could try a demon carb also

69fastback · November 6th, 2006, 07:44 PM

Demon FTW. I loved my Demon . It was by far the best carb I've ever had.

Horseshoeing · November 7th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Holley is a good carb. I had one that was junk, but that was one. Even the junk one would go when it was working right. I found a guy that is really good with holleys so that is all I will go with now.

03svtsnakevert · November 7th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Holleys are great carbs and demons are built using a holley platform

69fastback · November 7th, 2006, 09:44 AM

I've never had a problem with a holley either, and they're cheaper than the demon.

03svtsnakevert · November 8th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

I've never had a problem with a holley either, and they're cheaper than the demon.

:homo

68 Coop · November 14th, 2006, 05:28 AM

I have the Edelbrock 600 on my stock 289, and it works just fine. You will get mixed answers on this all day, and in the end it boils down to what you want. Holley's are usually what the race track Guys like, and Edelbrock are great for daily drivers. On my carb, you can change the needles and jets, and never take the carb off the car.

ChrisJ · November 14th, 2006, 06:11 AM

I have always loved Holley Carbs...

Never had an issue with a Holley Carb...

03svtsnakevert · November 14th, 2006, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by 68 Coop

I have the Edelbrock 600 on my stock 289, and it works just fine. You will get mixed answers on this all day, and in the end it boils down to what you want. Holley's are usually what the race track Guys like, and Edelbrock are great for daily drivers. On my carb, you can change the needles and jets, and never take the carb off the car.

you can change the jets on a holley and never remove it from the car

Horseshoeing · November 14th, 2006, 02:15 PM

Thats what I was thinking

68 Coop · November 14th, 2006, 06:46 PM

Well there ya go, looks like either one will be a good decision, it's up to him to decide which one he wants now.

Horseshoeing · November 14th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Thats what I was thinking. They both work

Little Red Coupe · November 15th, 2006, 08:25 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. It seems the Holley is a bit more popular, but I probably won't be disappointed with a Holley, Edelbrock or a Demon.

03svtsnakevert · November 15th, 2006, 10:35 PM

never disappointed with a Demon

My67_fastback · December 1st, 2006, 06:11 PM

comp cams cam with mid-high 400's lift, a weiand stealth intake manifold, and you could maybe port your heads, then go for a holley 670 cfm street avenger carb. easy (not cheap though, not for my wallet anyways) 100+ horses

October 24th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#1
Little Red Coupe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	What Kind Of Carb My 68 coupe needs a new carb. I have a 289 with a cast iron intake for a 4 BBL and a stock fuel pump. I am considering either an Edelbrock Performer series or a Holley 4 BBL in 600 - 650 CFM. I am not concerned with staying original equipment. Can I hear your thoughts for or against either option?

October 24th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	650 CFM is to big for a stock cam and heads with a stock intake. I say get a nice street cam and a new intake and get a holley 600. You should also get your heads reworked and put chevy valves in. That will make your 289 a hot little motor. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

November 6th, 2006, 06:19 PM	#5
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 598	Edlebrocks make good boat anchors..... __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

November 6th, 2006, 07:44 PM	#7
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 598	Demon FTW. I loved my Demon . It was by far the best carb I've ever had. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

November 7th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#8
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Holley is a good carb. I had one that was junk, but that was one. Even the junk one would go when it was working right. I found a guy that is really good with holleys so that is all I will go with now. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

October 31st, 2006, 06:53 AM	#3
03svtsnakevert Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 291	Holley 600 would be adequate for your combination

November 6th, 2006, 03:15 PM	#4
chevy_killer Enthusiast 2000 v6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winter Haven Florida Posts: 943	i would not touch a holley they are not that great of a crab......but i would go with a 600 cfm edelbrock......but a 600 might still be a little much for a stock 289...you can always over carb your motor....i had a 302 and tried to put a 750 double pumper on it and every time i started it up a big flame came out of my carb so i had to cange it for a 600

November 6th, 2006, 07:38 PM	#6
chevy_killer Enthusiast 2000 v6 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winter Haven Florida Posts: 943	i wouldnt trust a holley either i had too many problems with one.....i would recomend anything but a holley.....you could try a demon carb also

November 7th, 2006, 07:24 AM	#9
03svtsnakevert Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 291	Holleys are great carbs and demons are built using a holley platform __________________ Previous and Current Rides: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 2002 Ford Mustang GT--SOLD! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL--SOLD! 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 1 of 308--SOLD!! 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak--SOLD!! 2006 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle V-Rod

November 7th, 2006, 09:44 AM	#10
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 598	I've never had a problem with a holley either, and they're cheaper than the demon. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

November 14th, 2006, 05:28 AM	#12
68 Coop Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 19	I have the Edelbrock 600 on my stock 289, and it works just fine. You will get mixed answers on this all day, and in the end it boils down to what you want. Holley's are usually what the race track Guys like, and Edelbrock are great for daily drivers. On my carb, you can change the needles and jets, and never take the carb off the car. __________________ William 68 Coupe 289 C4 3:55's/Trac-Lok

November 14th, 2006, 06:11 AM	#13
ChrisJ The Cable Guy... 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shepherdsville, Kentucky Posts: 15,372	I have always loved Holley Carbs... Never had an issue with a Holley Carb... __________________ My Junk www.myspace.com/cjobe

November 14th, 2006, 02:15 PM	#15
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Thats what I was thinking __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

November 14th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#16
68 Coop Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 19	Well there ya go, looks like either one will be a good decision, it's up to him to decide which one he wants now. __________________ William 68 Coupe 289 C4 3:55's/Trac-Lok

November 14th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#17
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,179	Thats what I was thinking. They both work __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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November 15th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#18
Little Red Coupe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3	Thanks for all the feedback. It seems the Holley is a bit more popular, but I probably won't be disappointed with a Holley, Edelbrock or a Demon.

November 15th, 2006, 10:35 PM	#19
03svtsnakevert Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 291	never disappointed with a Demon __________________ Previous and Current Rides: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 2002 Ford Mustang GT--SOLD! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL--SOLD! 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 1 of 308--SOLD!! 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak--SOLD!! 2006 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle V-Rod

December 1st, 2006, 06:11 PM	#20
My67_fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 196	comp cams cam with mid-high 400's lift, a weiand stealth intake manifold, and you could maybe port your heads, then go for a holley 670 cfm street avenger carb. easy (not cheap though, not for my wallet anyways) 100+ horses __________________ TO: Ricers- 1) there's no replacement for displacement 2) my lug nuts require more torque than your engine makes 3) a light car doesn't excuse a weak engine 4) a bottle of pepsi has more liters than your car eating rice builds muscle