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Anybody use predators?

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The Fox

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I'm considering getting one of these carbs because it's a single barrelled toilet with some nice features. If anyone uses or has experience with a predator let me know. I don't want to get one and then have surprises. Thanks.
 

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A friend of mine ran one for a while on a 462 ci. Pontiac Drag Car. It left a little on the table compared to a 850 Holley Double pumper
 

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From what I hear they are NICE carbs for drag and they don't really use MORE fuel just feed it differently. It's a single barrel with only 3 adjustments. It's like idle, some cam thing that changes amount of fuel at like 3000rpms and some mixture thing. I'm guessing the "cam" in the carb works as a secondary because it comes on at certain rpms NOT using vaccuum or enough gas pedal with mechanical. Kinda interesting.
 

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Yeah, they are interesting. Variable venturi kinda like a motorcycle carb.
 

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Any cons to this thing?
 

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I'd say the only con is that you will be a little behind as far as power output compared to a properly tuned Holley. They do have less gaskets, less parts, less to go bad and easier to tune.
 

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I use a Race Demon and love it
 

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How does it do with the mushy stuff like idle, part throttle, fuel usage....ie street driving? 3 Adjustments sounds good to me!
 

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crazypete said:
How does it do with the mushy stuff like idle, part throttle, fuel usage....ie street driving? 3 Adjustments sounds good to me!
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I think they're real basic circuits - enough to get you through the pits etc. Not meant for drivability.
 

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I remember when these first came out (predator carbs). They were notoriusly known for leakage. I guess they've come along way since those days.
 
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