Ok. I know some people are going to bash me and that's completely okay. I don't typically follow trends and that's how I get my jollys.
My previous carb was holley 600. The vacuums secondaries just didn't seem to be keeping up with my combo so.... I got a 800 cfm Marine carb despite what everyone says about putting big carbs on small ci motor.
Guess what...I bolted a carb that had sat on shelf for 10 years and didn't turn a screw on it and runs amazing. More power all through rpm. I am not saying go out and buy one lol but if you had one laying around and wanted to have some fun throw it on!
Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
1962 Mercury Comet S22 302 5.0 T5 Custom: tfs 1 cam & springs, 8.8 31 spline lsd 373 rear, 5 lug disc conversion front and rear, new V8 steering components, Gt40 heads, Performer RPM intake, phenolic spacer, Brawler 650
Re: Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
It's not a bad idea, you can always jet down a bit if you're running rich.Matty wrote:Ok. I know some people are going to bash me and that's completely okay. I don't typically follow trends and that's how I get my jollys.
My previous carb was holley 600. The vacuums secondaries just didn't seem to be keeping up with my combo so.... I got a 800 cfm Marine carb despite what everyone says about putting big carbs on small ci motor.
Guess what...I bolted a carb that had sat on shelf for 10 years and didn't turn a screw on it and runs amazing. More power all through rpm. I am not saying go out and buy one lol but if you had one laying around and wanted to have some fun throw it on!
Glad to hear you're feeling more solid. 13s here we come!!
1963 Mercury Comet Custom 2-Door Sedan
170/2-Speed Auto
170/2-Speed Auto
Re: Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
Oh ya it got me excited. I like doing goofy things!
1962 Mercury Comet S22 302 5.0 T5 Custom: tfs 1 cam & springs, 8.8 31 spline lsd 373 rear, 5 lug disc conversion front and rear, new V8 steering components, Gt40 heads, Performer RPM intake, phenolic spacer, Brawler 650
Re: Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
Oh ya it's a spread bore also. 
1962 Mercury Comet S22 302 5.0 T5 Custom: tfs 1 cam & springs, 8.8 31 spline lsd 373 rear, 5 lug disc conversion front and rear, new V8 steering components, Gt40 heads, Performer RPM intake, phenolic spacer, Brawler 650
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Re: Just put a Holley 800 marine carb on.
A plug reading would be a good idea. I love Holley carb's.
Stacey
Stacey
66 Cyclone GT; 245/60R15's on 15x8's and 215/70R15's on 15x7 Magnum's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.
There's nothing like the sound of a pushrod V8 singing at the top of her lung's.