[DeTomaso] Demon Carb Feedback Wanted

[michael at michaelshortt.com]

I'm now told by some Saturday night dirt tracker that "real racecars don't
have chokes".  well bless my soul, where have I been.

OK, Any feedback on Edelbrock 800 series?

Thanks

Michael in Savannah

On Mon, May 5, 2008 at 6:05 PM, michael at michaelshortt.com <
michael at michaelshortt.com> wrote:

> Looking for feedback on Demon carbs.
>
> I currently have a Holley 750 DL/DP.
>
> I see several areas that need attention, I think the power valve is shot
> and while it runs great when moving, the idle is not steady and the electric
> choke seems to work up to the point of "make me feather the throttle until I
> hate it" until the car warms up.
>
> Prices for rebuilding the Holley are over 60% the cost of a whole new
> Demon with a billet base and other claimed benefits.
>
> A model # 5402010GC / 750 cfm was recommended to me by their tech guy for
> my engine.
>
> 393 stroked / Yates NASCAR Heads / Roller Camshaft
> advertised .275 / 284
> 234/244 @ o50
> Gross Lift .570/572 /1.73
> 2,500-6,000 /  7,500 redline.
>
>
> Any users of this thing out there?
>
> From the photo I don't see an electric choke, so how's that work?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael in Savannah
>
>
>
>
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> www.michaelshortt.com
> michael at michaelshortt.com
> 912-232-9390
>
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Savannah, Georgia
www.michaelshortt.com
michael at michaelshortt.com
912-232-9390


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