[DeTomaso] Carb problem

Asa Jay Laughton asajay at asajay.com
Sun Jul 14 12:00:16 EDT 2013


If I had money burning a hole in my pocket, this is the way I'd go;
professionally adjusted to my engine specs.  But then again... I -know-
my engine specs.

Otherwise, you -have- a carburetor that is already properly sized for
your engine, if it's a 650.  Make the proper adjustments and be happy.

Asa

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 7/14/2013 8:07 AM, michael at michaelshortt.com wrote:
> Here's a link
>
> http://www.michaelspantera.com/Newcarb.html
>
> Michael Shortt
> On Jul 14, 2013 11:05 AM, "michael at michaelshortt.com" <
> michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I had mine made by QFT,
>> Each one is built by them based on your engine specs. Design is Holley
>> with many billet parts.
>>
>> Michael Shortt
>>
>> FYI = Quantum Fuel Technologies
>> On Jul 14, 2013 10:39 AM, "Boyd Casey" <boyd411 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Greetings fellow Panterians,
>>> I am having a problem with my Holley 650 double pumper. Under hard braking
>>> the engine stalls. Rather then trying to rebuild the carb and adjusts the
>>> floats etc. I would prefer to replace it with a new carb. My engine has an
>>> Edelbrock performer intake,an upgraded cam ( I don't know the specific
>>> grind due to the demise of the previous owner who took the build info to
>>> his grave with him) headers,roller rockers, MSD 6al ignition.
>>> I want to avoid the common problem of choosing  a carb with too large
>>> a CFMfor the engine. I would prefer no choke or a manual choke but
>>> definitely
>>> not an electrical choke or any vacuum controls. Although looks are
>>> secondary to performance I would like to get a carb that has a finish like
>>> the Edelbrock " Endura shine" finish. I am hoping to find a carb that has
>>> a
>>> very quick throttle response.
>>>  I am aware of Holley, Edelbrock, and Demon. I have intentionally excluded
>>> Webers because the manifold and  and 4 Webers are outside my budget. So I
>>> would welcome suggestions along with explanations for your choice and any
>>> technical information
>>> that will effect my choice.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Boyd
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