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| Author: | VDART [ Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | bbs vs holley on stock slants |
Hello I have both carbs which one offers better performance or is there much difference? My 65 has the holley & so far it seems to run smooth (off idle stumble) my 62 has the bbs & runs good. Just wanted to hear from the masses. Thanks, I don't plan on rebuilding the motor for some time I just want to cruise!!!!!!!!! |
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| Author: | Dennis Weaver [ Tue Jul 20, 2004 7:53 am ] |
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I'm about to swap from the Holley to the BBS on a stock '72 /6... will advise. D/W |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Tue Jul 20, 2004 8:15 am ] |
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My experience is that there has been more variation in individual carbs than between the two brands. A good 1920 will outperform an avg BBS and vice-versa. I can't say for sure, but I think the 1920s have given me better mileage as well. A BBD (Supersix) would be a good upgrade in terms of performance, and shouldn't hurt mileage either. Lou |
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| Author: | Dennis Weaver [ Tue Jul 20, 2004 1:33 pm ] |
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The BBD "super six" swap has alwez worked well for me, and like Lou said, it won't hurt your mileage (in my case, it has always helped). I got this thing about keeping Kermit a bone stock 1 bbl, though... D/W |
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| Author: | daveward [ Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Just a terminology question |
This is very good timing...tomorrow I'm going to look at a rebuilt Carter 1bbl direct exchange. Being new to slant sixes I wasn't aware of these other choices...and by the way...what's a bbd and a super six? Sorry for taking you back to slant six 101, where I am. Thanks. Dave |
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| Author: | Eric W [ Wed Jul 21, 2004 10:49 pm ] |
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Super Six= the slants equiped with a two barrel carb from '77 to '83 in cars and trucks. BBD=Ball and Ball Dual throat carburetor. Ball and Ball is a name Carter used. I still havn't done the upgrade either. With my little 1920 getting me over 20MPG on the freeway and around 15 in town, plus letting me run 70-75 all day if I need it to, I'm in no hurry. The extra power would be nice, but timing changes, distributer recurving and playing with the carb., exhaust, adding a clutch or electric fan frees up a good amount of power also. When your talking an engine that makes 100-110net HP, every bit, no matter how small, helps. |
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| Author: | daveward [ Thu Jul 22, 2004 9:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Thanks |
Thanks so much for the definitions. Now where did I put that checkbook? Thanks again for your time. Dave |
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