Whats Better Holley Or Edelbrock

66StangGuy · 09-24-2002, 10:53 PM

what do you guys think? whats better? Edelbrock carbs or holley.also what about intake manifolds. The only holley product i would ever buy would be a procharger for my mustang..and that becuase edelbrock dosnt make one.

ponyexpress289 · 09-25-2002, 07:37 AM

uhh this mopar guy i no said holly does the poppin thing and edelbrock doesnt
but i would go all edelbrock
( but i have a holly and it does do the poppin thing)

PKRWUD · 09-25-2002, 08:29 AM

Out of the box, Edelbrock carbs are more forgiving, but Holley's are much more fine-tuneable. I eat, drink, and schit Holley's. I can rebuild them in my sleep. In my opinion, Holley's are leaps and bounds better than Edelbrock's, but it depends on the user. If the user is clueless about Holley's, but thinks they know what they're doing, horror stories are usually the end result. BUT, if you know what you're doing, they're the best, IMHO.

Take care,
~Chris

mustangman65_79 · 09-25-2002, 08:31 AM

Other then Something I must be doing wrong because I was going through power valves like crazy, I prefer holley's to anything else. Carter is really good too, as my dad says, I don't know.

Clark Rodgers · 09-25-2002, 10:49 AM

I would just look at the users, most are Holleys, but I agree the edelbrock is an easier carb right out of the box. But there are things I don't like about the edelbrock, one that I can't stand is the pcv hose coming out the front! It looks like an after thought.

DRASTiK · 09-25-2002, 12:20 PM

I've always had best results with holley carbs and edelbrock intakes. Just my $.02

DAN-MAN · 09-25-2002, 01:48 PM

For racing, Holley makes better carbs in my opinon. Edelbrock carbs are nice and flashy, and that's about it. The only other good point about them is that the tuning screws are right there in front and not anywhere else. I'd go with an Edelbrock intake, though. I like choices that they have for Fords.

Daniel.

Rev · 09-27-2002, 05:40 PM

Difficult for me to respond with the servers on MW the way they are.

I think the Edelbrocks are probably OK for low-medium performance. Aren't they really just modern Carter copies?

PKRWUD is on the money as usual. Holleys are infinitely tunable and the parts are available everywhere (O'Reilly's or order from Holley). You need to get a Holley book to learn all the ins and outs. Once you do that, tuning will help you a lot.

Demons (Barry Grant) are also a great choice. I use a Road Demon with super results. The only problem I had was with a cheap, poorly functioning electric choke. That's OK now after some tinkering. Holley components are used n the Demons, so tunability is the same.

Rev

Gearhead999 · 09-28-2002, 09:36 AM

I prefer the Elderbrock on the street. More user friendly when driving around. I have two on my car. Very drivable.

The Holley gets the nod for out and out WOT power.

But, that power valve thing is a pain in the butt. I know they are better now, and you can add the ball and spring thingy. But, have you ever been out in a boat rocking all over trying to change a Holley power valve????

Metal396 · 09-28-2002, 01:29 PM

I was planning on running a 600cfm edelbrock, on top of a weiand x-cellerator intake...... are there any problems there???
Theres only 1 intake that i know of by edelbrock for the 351c-2v heads. And the weiend is said to make more power....

jwboner · 08-12-2005, 02:29 PM

The edelbrocks are the way to go with intakes. And i wouldve said Holley carbs a few years ago but now i definitely say demon

Fat0eknee · 08-19-2005, 08:23 PM

edelbrock intake, barry grant or holley carb

09-24-2002, 10:53 PM	#1
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	Whats Better Holley Or Edelbrock what do you guys think? whats better? Edelbrock carbs or holley.also what about intake manifolds. The only holley product i would ever buy would be a procharger for my mustang..and that becuase edelbrock dosnt make one. __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

09-25-2002, 07:37 AM	#2
ponyexpress289 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rowlett Posts: 136	holly uhh this mopar guy i no said holly does the poppin thing and edelbrock doesnt but i would go all edelbrock ( but i have a holly and it does do the poppin thing)

09-25-2002, 08:29 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Out of the box, Edelbrock carbs are more forgiving, but Holley's are much more fine-tuneable. I eat, drink, and schit Holley's. I can rebuild them in my sleep. In my opinion, Holley's are leaps and bounds better than Edelbrock's, but it depends on the user. If the user is clueless about Holley's, but thinks they know what they're doing, horror stories are usually the end result. BUT, if you know what you're doing, they're the best, IMHO. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

09-25-2002, 08:31 AM	#4
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	Other then Something I must be doing wrong because I was going through power valves like crazy, I prefer holley's to anything else. Carter is really good too, as my dad says, I don't know. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

09-25-2002, 10:49 AM	#5
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	I would just look at the users, most are Holleys, but I agree the edelbrock is an easier carb right out of the box. But there are things I don't like about the edelbrock, one that I can't stand is the pcv hose coming out the front! It looks like an after thought. __________________ 69 393W Sportsroof deluxe

09-25-2002, 12:20 PM	#6
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	I've always had best results with holley carbs and edelbrock intakes. Just my $.02

09-25-2002, 01:48 PM	#7
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	For racing, Holley makes better carbs in my opinon. Edelbrock carbs are nice and flashy, and that's about it. The only other good point about them is that the tuning screws are right there in front and not anywhere else. I'd go with an Edelbrock intake, though. I like choices that they have for Fords. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

09-27-2002, 05:40 PM	#8
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Finally? Difficult for me to respond with the servers on MW the way they are. I think the Edelbrocks are probably OK for low-medium performance. Aren't they really just modern Carter copies? PKRWUD is on the money as usual. Holleys are infinitely tunable and the parts are available everywhere (O'Reilly's or order from Holley). You need to get a Holley book to learn all the ins and outs. Once you do that, tuning will help you a lot. Demons (Barry Grant) are also a great choice. I use a Road Demon with super results. The only problem I had was with a cheap, poorly functioning electric choke. That's OK now after some tinkering. Holley components are used n the Demons, so tunability is the same. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

09-28-2002, 09:36 AM	#9
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I prefer the Elderbrock on the street. More user friendly when driving around. I have two on my car. Very drivable. The Holley gets the nod for out and out WOT power. But, that power valve thing is a pain in the butt. I know they are better now, and you can add the ball and spring thingy. But, have you ever been out in a boat rocking all over trying to change a Holley power valve???? __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

09-28-2002, 01:29 PM	#10
Metal396 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 109	I was planning on running a 600cfm edelbrock, on top of a weiand x-cellerator intake...... are there any problems there??? Theres only 1 intake that i know of by edelbrock for the 351c-2v heads. And the weiend is said to make more power.... __________________ 1973 Mustang Coupe 351 cleveland 2v heads Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 600cfm carb Hooker Headers, 2.5 inch pipes, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster 2 chamber mufflers with turndowns. Stock Fmx tranny and 2.75 rear end My website:http://www.geocities.com/spddemontc User Rides Index: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?2541

08-12-2005, 02:29 PM	#11
jwboner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under the hood Posts: 164	Re: Whats Better Holley Or Edelbrock The edelbrocks are the way to go with intakes. And i wouldve said Holley carbs a few years ago but now i definitely say demon __________________ 65 fastback 347 DFI injected w/vic jr, TFS heads, MSD, cable clutch TKO, 3.70 9", tc subframe conns, custom traction bars, griffen alum radiator, armored fuel cell, and torq thrust D's Retrofitted Prelude seats. Vintage Air underdash kit. Fiberglass here and there too More on the way all the time.

08-19-2005, 08:23 PM	#12
Fat0eknee I'm slow ...I know. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: houston Posts: 518	Re: Whats Better Holley Or Edelbrock edelbrock intake, barry grant or holley carb __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all...

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