I've got a convertible 1968 400 Ram Air, with a turbo 400 Automatic transmission.
I'm running a 3:55 to 1 rear gear.
When I bought the car it came with a Holley 650 Spread Bore Dbl Pumper on it(#6853).
I'd like to get opinions on this carb.
Is it big enough?
Should I consider getting something else?
Anyone else familiar with this carb???


[This message has been edited by Philly V (edited November 29, 2001).]

Unbolt the car and stick it under a Rochester. I had that same carb and I thought my bird ran fine...until I tried a slightly modified Rochester.

It should be big anought for a stock 400.

I had a 650 dbl pmpr on a 421 with no problems. I liked it, and it was good to me!

But I have had Edelbrocks, and find that they are better performers and better as far as "no maintenance" Never a problem.

But if you are going for more of a stock look then I'd go for the Q-Jet or Rochester.
But I personally have no experience with the Rochester...

So what you have is good, and theer are a few that are better uot there if you should so choose!

Let us know what you do!

Brett - 67 Drop Top 455 (undercarbed!)

Well..........thanks.
I was leaning toward an Edelbrock #1910.
It's an 850 CFM Q-jet.
$604.51

My 400 is not "Stock" but I'm not racing it either.
I've got beefed up cam, a Performer RPM intake, and a streetfighter stall.
I'm attracted to performance. I like the horses under my foot.
It sounds goooood!
I just can't really put the $600 down unless I get a few testamonials.
I was wondering if anyone else had been thru the same dilema.
Thanks for the suggestions!

Whoa!! Hold up on that Q-jet copy! There are not that wonderful. I have worked with many. This is my second attempt at a reply,,server keeps dropping me, hope this makes it through!! Stick with an OEM type Rochester or Carter built Q-jet. I build about 60-70 a year, from daily hot-rods to all out racing carburetors. If matching carb# is not a factor, I prefer to use the pre-ECM carbs with the adjustable metering rods and elec. choke. These can work fantastic with non-stock intakes and other parts. Not to mention, easy to tune and buy performance up-grade perts for,(not that much is needed). These are available to two sizes/configs. Both are suitable for mild to wild apps. with A/T or M/T usage. Feel free to E-mail ma at: speedy_87ss@yahoo.com
I am new to the site here and hope to help where I can! Take care,,Jeff (speedy)