I've read through a few posts that cover (Somewhat) what I am trying to figure out. Carb suggestion request

[lewtot184]

I do have this Holley available. Not sure if it’s an 850 or 950View attachment 1912884View attachment 1912885

Use it. Probably a 750 DP. Should be a number on the choke tower. Try that carb first before you blow money on something else.

 

[Justasgood]

Use it. Probably a 750 DP. Should be a number on the choke tower. Try that carb first before you blow money on something else.

Had this on my 383 but always ran rich or just flat out ran like crap. Mechanic rebuilt and still we had trouble getting it to work properly.

 

[lewtot184]

Had this on my 383 but always ran rich or just flat out ran like crap. Mechanic rebuilt and still we had trouble getting it to work properly.

You've got a lousy mechanic. It's simple and much cheaper to learn what you have. Those holleys aren't rocket science. I've always considered holleys one step above a lawn mower carb because they have a cruise circut. Why blow $500-$600 when you have in your hand all you need?

 

[Justasgood]

You've got a lousy mechanic. It's simple and much cheaper to learn what you have. Those holleys aren't rocket science. I've always considered holleys one step above a lawn mower carb because they have a cruise circut. Why blow $500-$600 when you have in your hand all you need?

First, you don't know my mechanic so no need to hurl an insult. Second, I find the Edelbrock/carter carbs much easier to tune.

 

[Justasgood]

Confirmed it is an 850 DP. We are going to try this first (once the car gets back from paint), My second choice based on the feedback and info her, will be an Edelbrock 750.

Thought about the TQ looking Demon, and would love an original TQ, but I doubt I could find one.

 

[BeatersRus]

Confirmed it is an 850 DP. We are going to try this first (once the car gets back from paint), My second choice based on the feedback and info her, will be an Edelbrock 750.

Thought about the TQ looking Demon, and would love an original TQ, but I doubt I could find one.

i run those street demons/the TQ clones,and they are Excellent for mild to medium motors.
however,for the cfm youll want for that 451,im not sure if thats what you Need for your application.
between the cubes and the vacuum level......

double dumper versus demon...id pick the demon for anything that isnt being Raced.

 

[WileE]

Thermoquad.

 

[lewtot184]

First, you don't know my mechanic so no need to hurl an insult. Second, I find the Edelbrock/carter carbs much easier to tune.

Meant what i said.