Jimconniemopar@xxxxxx wrote:
>>I was just wondering what other IML'ers have had for experiences with
>>Holleys.
I have a non-factory Holley 750cfm carb w/vac secondaries(4160-3310)sitting
atop an Edelbrock Performer on my '75 Imp's 440. When I bought my Imp about
11 years ago,it had that dreaded ThermoQuad. After fiddling with it for
weeks,the Holley and Edelbrock manifold was installed. The cruise-control
and tranny kickdown attached easily.
I have NEVER had any luck with the smoke-belching,eyeball burning ThermoQ's.
The one I had on my long-since-gone '73 Imp behaved not too badly,tho. Even
after Albany Asphalts Mack dump-truck (veh # D-13)penetrated the
drivers-side with no brakes!
My Holley and Edelbrock set-up was first used on my '69 N.Y.er that I had 15
years ago. I use a 2nd Holley 750 and Edelbrock Performer on my RV with no
problems. The Holleys are so somple to work on,it's unbelievable. Ever check
out a Factory Service Manual on a ThermoQuad?? Page after page after
page.... Ugh.
For those of you who are saying,"Aww c-mon,those ThermoQ's are fine.",here
is a list of recalls for '75 Imperials. ALL ThermoQuad related:
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/12/751204B1.html Revised carb Service Bulletins
abound also. Bleck!!
A word on Originality: I feel that you can change whatever you want,just
SAVE the original parts. I refrain from anything that I cannot undo...to
turn it back to "original".
Steve from Albany,N.Y. <--either it's rainy or gusty or both. :o(
'75 Imp 4dr <--with a Holley 750 4160-3310 and Edelbrock Performer.
'79 440 powered 35 ft RV <--same carb and intake set-up as above. If you
find something that works,stay with it.
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From: Jimconniemopar@xxxxxx
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Subject: Re: IML: Imperial Purity
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 12:54:58 EDT
On this Holley and Carter carb thing. Most people like the Carter. I have
had
good luck with Carters. On the other hand my 68 convertible (120K mi. owned
since 76) has a Holley and it has performed flawlessly. On one road trip
when
Connie was driving the car got 18 mpg. The carb has never leaked and has
never even been adjusted. Performance wise this is one of the fastest
Imperials I have ever driven, and I've owned probably fifty or so Imperials.
I was just wondering what other IML'ers have had for experiences with
Holleys.
Jim Harris
67 & 68 converts.
some 81's
BTW If you are in the Northwest stop by the Monroe swap meet this weekend. I
will be vending there and plan to have the 67 Convert For sale in my swap
stall.
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