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Guest		#1 Posted : Friday, 5 January 2007 6:03:39 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Howdy, How come some Holleys have fule bowls & some don't? I'm looking at two 450's & 465's for the ute & some are your classic holley & others look like the 450 economaster...what's the deal? The Beige Hornet.

hq ss		#2 Posted : Saturday, 6 January 2007 7:20:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 671 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		In one of my holley books it says that the reason for 450 carbys design was to make it a low emissions and good fuel economy carby and also making it there cheapest direct bolt on replacement for the q-jet on 6cyls up to big blocks.I did notice it is not
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Guest		#3 Posted : Saturday, 6 January 2007 9:13:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks, I tried the site & for a 2 barrel it recommended a 350 & had no recomendations for a 4 barrel. I've heard quite a few people on the site here say they don't think the 350 is the best carb for a 186 (despite there being thousands getting around) &

Guest		#4 Posted : Saturday, 6 January 2007 10:36:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		the 350 won't have the throtel responce of the smaller primarys of the 390 (eg.being 195 cfm) but does end up having a better top end as it has a bigger cfm rating overall.

hq ss		#5 Posted : Sunday, 7 January 2007 4:52:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 671 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I agree with Mr Scotto too, the smaller primarys are better on the street and give you a better chance at fuel economy (if that is what you need as well) and when you need power you have the secondarys there. To me a 4 barrel gives me more fine tuning op
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Guest		#6 Posted : Thursday, 11 January 2007 2:17:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		I'm still having trouble getting a 390 - do you still have yours Mr Scotto? I didn't ring yet because I was watching one on ebay, but I didn't win it. What would happen if I put my 600 on until I could find one? Alternatively, I have a 465 that's only

FastEHHolden		#7 Posted : Thursday, 11 January 2007 9:51:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 13/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 303		I got mine from Hume Performance..10 yrs ago but it looks like they have a website http://www.humeperformance.com.au/index.html
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HQwagon202		#8 Posted : Thursday, 11 January 2007 7:11:37 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 13/11/2006(UTC) Posts: 50		hi ya Hornet i have also been trying for several months to find a 390 holley to install on my red 202. Damn difficult. Most places i have spoken to want to sell me a 450 which i dont want. I think a 465 might be a little too big so have been look
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Guest		#9 Posted : Saturday, 13 January 2007 1:28:11 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Local speed place wants $700 for a 390. I tried to walk out of there without laughing too hard. Add in Street Machine shows them at Hume performance for $385 (rebuilt..?), but I was hoping to get a good 2nd hand one! Has anyone used Hume before? I only kn

FastEHHolden		#10 Posted : Saturday, 13 January 2007 7:18:32 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 13/01/2006(UTC) Posts: 303		I used them and I was wrapped. I might be able to get you one on a manifold if you are after one still [email protected]
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hq ss		#11 Posted : Saturday, 13 January 2007 9:11:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 671 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		The Beige Hornet. What is the list number on your 600 and your 465 holley.You can interchange some metering blocks but it helps to have the original to match it too.
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Guest		#12 Posted : Sunday, 14 January 2007 3:04:49 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Hq ss: List for the 600 is: 1850 3 2848. I've got two 465 bodies, their lists are: 1848 1 2746 & 1848 1 8090. Would be nice if I could work something out. The Beige Hornet.

hq ss		#13 Posted : Monday, 15 January 2007 7:15:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 26/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 671 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		both your 600 and the 465 use the same gaskets in the primarys. So the 600 metering block will actually bolt up to the 465 body.If both the carbys look the same on the metering plate boss it may be just a straight swap over. But I can find nothing to say Edited by user Monday, 15 January 2007 7:27:55 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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Guest		#14 Posted : Tuesday, 16 January 2007 7:54:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanks for taking the time to look that up Hq ss. Anyone suggest how she'll go...? The Beige Hornet.

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