Well, work is slacking off a bit and I am able to start work on the Safari again.. Have a 69 350 olds built to replace the 307 Olds, warmed it up just a little, Edelbrock intake, 500 Edelbrock carb and headers, put in a mileage cam in hopes of uping the fuel economy a bit..... also hoping the 350 will carry the big wagon a bit easier than the 307 did........ In the process of removing the woodgrain now, gonna paint it Cobalt blue.... Good to be back
The Edelbrock carbs tend to suck gas worse than the Q jets. I think they are easier to use but from my experience and what others have said mileage goes down with them.
Highjacking the thread----------The 600 Edelbrock in my 55 Chevy with 305 died again. Dirt, water, age............. Big valve heads, Duntov cam. HEI, Block hugger headers. I don't care about fast, what's the best economy carb for fuel milage? Keep it a four barrel. I still like the cool factor! Fatnsolo have fun back here playin with us wagon fanatics.
I have an old Holley economizer (450 CFM I think) that needs a kit... I ran it on a 330 olds tears ago. Did pretty good on the mileage but performance sucked.... Thought I might try it again.......
Thanks. My son like the cheap Hollys. That's what's on the wagon right now. Maybe I will try the Edelbrock 500 with electric choke. Even in Florida I like using choke. The 500 with 305 should be a good choice. I've used the 600 for years on everything. No modern fuel injection for my old cars. Fuel milage is important but so is simplicity.
