Edelbrock carb and intake information

[Wicked Wolf Auto]

Its the exact same setup I'm running! Can't say I like it but it works /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[84CUCV]

So far my friends say i should get rid of the edelbrock and get some holly parts, but why? They are that bad? What would you guys go with?

mike

 

[rubbinz raczn]

i have actually had more trouble tuning the holley carbs than the edelbrock. for offroading you can buy edelbrock spring loaded needle and seat kit. they also sell a kit for about $45 that has metering rods jets and springs for different carbs.

 

[84CUCV]

Could you explain what those things are on a carb? this is my first gas rig. thanks for the help mike

 

[rubbinz raczn]

not being a carb guy i will probably get my butt chewed on here but here goes. i will try to say what i know. the needle and seat control gas level in fuel bowls. stock carbs work fine with moderate inclines. when you do much trailriding-hillclimbing the stock n-seats either flood or starve the engine for fuel. spring loaded ones help or solve the problem. holley and edelbrock have both come out with "offroad carbs" that have that option. the metering rod and jet kit is for tuning for performance and altitude adjustments. i currently have a edelbrock 750cfm electric choke carb on my 454 #1411. i put the springb loaded n-seats and tweaked the jet-rods(4500ft altitude) runs nice! /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif

 

[84CUCV]

cool thanks