help with carburetor choice

[N0 Luck]

Was wondering your opinion on which one of these carbs to choose from Edelbrock 1409 or Holly 4150

Thanks

 

[wca_tim]

Re: help with carburetor choice

either will work great depends on which you like better. that is... depending on what you're going to put it on???

 

[N0 Luck]

Re: help with carburetor choice

sorry, didnt think it mattered what its going on.
Its a new (2010) mercruiser 5.7 vortec (repowering from michigan motorz) pushing an old alpha one drive.

 

[180shabah]

Re: help with carburetor choice

I vote 1409.

 

[Bondo]

Re: help with carburetor choice

Ayuh,... Merc never used a Holley,... Bracketry will have to be built...
Merc does however use the Merc/ Weber/ Carter clone,..
Which is a carbon copy of the Edlebrock 1409...

 

[mkast]

Re: help with carburetor choice

Ayuh,... Merc never used a Holley,... Bracketry will have to be built...

The Mercruiser 888"s used a Holley two barrel.
Summit Racing carries the brackets for using a Holley four barrel on a Mercruiser engine.

 

[achris]

Re: help with carburetor choice

Merc stopped using Holleys (a long time ago) for a reason... Who am I to question their wisdom? Go with the 1409....

Chris.....

 

[mkast]

Re: help with carburetor choice

Merc stopped using Holleys (a long time ago) for a reason...

GM produced a cheaper engine.

 

[achris]

Re: help with carburetor choice

Merc stopped using Holleys (a long time ago) for a reason...

GM produced a cheaper engine.

No, GM produced a better engine ... Besides, GM/Ford didn't supply the carbs. I believe Mercury sourced them independently..

Chris.........

 

[mkast]

Re: help with carburetor choice

I believe Mercury sourced them independently.

Then you would be wrong.

 

[wca_tim]

Re: help with carburetor choice

the 1409 is a good carb and a drop on. If you're a holley fan the holley will run just as well. for the larger 750 size, I would favor the holley...