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  1. 10-04-2007 05:35 PM #1
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    For the Holley, get one of the Holley tune up and adjustment books. It explains everything very well, how it works and how to make it work better.
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    yea i am familiar with reading the plugs, not quite 100% there yet (bout 85%) do most carbs follow the holley design? i know Demon carbs do... ill definetly look into a vaccumm guage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dhemi1
    yea i am familiar with reading the plugs, not quite 100% there yet (bout 85%) do most carbs follow the holley design? i know Demon carbs do... ill definetly look into a vaccumm guage.

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    thanks NTFDAY i will keep that in mind.

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    i run a edelbrock. their website site is great and even has videos on tuning the carb and how to tell that it needs it. also has great pics of the carbs breakdown.
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