[DeTomaso] New Carb - Recommendations?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/3/08 17 34 22, JDeRyke at aol.com writes:


> I'm running a reworked Holley 700 double pumper as sold by PPC-Reno for
> Panteras.
> 

I just talked to Larry about his carbs.   The one that I have is a 
first-generation version, built by the Holley custom shop about ten years ago.   The 
crappy one Charlie (and others) got was built by them after they made some 
unannounced design changes, which caused Larry to fire them.   The one Jack has is 
likely the third-generation, current model which has been subtly improved 
several times over the years, and has more and better features than the one that I 
have on my car.

They are actually built to Larry's specifications by an outfit called 
Quickfuel, which is a company formed by the former marketing manager of Holley in 
conjunction with some of the technicians from Holley's custom shop.   They set up 
their own business literally right down the street from Holley, in Bowling 
Green, KY.   They are starting to really make a name for themselves, apparently.

http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/home_2.htm

He said that the current carb is not built on a 700 base like mine, but 
instead uses a 650 base for better low-end response, but it's 'flowed' to 735.   He 
told me that they are using it as a 'smog' carb (since Reno has smog laws 
that require testing), and that local Panteras that failed the smog test 
subsequently sailed through just by putting the new carburetor on with no other 
changes.   Who would thunk that a custom Holley-type double-pumper would work as a 
smog carb???

Mike


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