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Edelbrock 650 vs holley 650

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synthartist69

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Hey guys,

From the information I have gathered it is looking like I need to go with a 650 on my set up. I like the Edelbrock Thunder 1806. But I am reading that people have had trouble with throttle response and overall power. I would like to know more about it and if a Holley 650 would be better for me. Two things I don't like about the Holley is that it is a spread bore and my performer rpm intake is a square bore so now I would need an adapter. Also, the Holley requires a dual line inlet and the edelbrock does not. I would love to hear your comments on these carbs...Again here is the set up..


This will be a street/highway racer....no dragstrip. Here is the set up...

1965 mustang GT350 tribute

347 block
Ford Racing F303 Cam
Hipo manifolds...for now (headers later)
Pro Comp castings
2.02 exhaust 1.90 intake
Performer Rpm intake
3.55 rear end
T5Z 5 speed (,63 5th gear)
 

mustangmutt

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Are you positive the Holley is a spread bore?
Speaking from personal experience. If I want Performance and I dont mind fiddling a lot with the carb to dial it in just right, and every 6 months or so fixing little issues that seem to appear, I recommend a Holley. If I want to bolt it on and go, I recomend the Edelbrock. The Edelbrock is also easy to tune without removing it and draining the float bowls to change Jets or Metering rods. It just seems like I get more power from a Holley of the same CFM. My fave is the 670 Street dominator.
 
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