Any fine details to know before installing 750 CFM Edelbrock Performer?

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by my1stBuick, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. 8ad-f85

    8ad-f85 Well-Known Member

    For me, aftermarket FI is way down on the list because;
    A. Cost...I have a seemingly endless supply of carb cores to choose from for personal use.
    B. They do not vaporize fuel as good as a carb. The length of a manifold runner at high velocity is a gift to vaporization.
    C. It doesn't take that much to dial in a carb that's appropriate to begin with. I could charge an hourly rate against myself and still come out way ahead of the FI.

    The FI advantage would be altitude and/or weather extremes, ease of tuning for the newbie.
    I've used Qjets from 100*f down to -35*f on cammed up performance engines with as good as reliability as factory, the Holleys are a tad more finicky, and this was at flat elevations. Why would I want FI?
    I've not seen better mileage with FI than a WELL tuned carb and ignition system, except maybe with temp and altitude extremes.
    I haven't had the pleasure of playing much with Predators. People seem to love the ones they have.

    That's just MY experiences.
     
  2. Houmark

    Houmark Well-Known Member

    #1407 .. In Denmark, when a car is over 35 years old, it's vintage, therefore goes under other rules.. Brakes, steering and so on must of cause be okay, but noise level can be factory+3db ( and no one know how loud it was to start with ) and the emmesion is stated as under 2,0% IF POSSIBLE So even if there's gas coming out the exhaust, they have to let it pass ..

    If we change parts, it's most likely to performance parts
     
  3. my1stBuick

    my1stBuick Member

    That's gonna be the first thing I check after the carb is pulled. I've learned it's one surprise after another with these cars.
     

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