I'm shopping for a new carb for my '78 F250 460. Are there any major differences in Holley vs. Edelbrock?

The two I found for my stock 460 are:
Holley 64-5039/Summit
Edelbrock 1406/Jegs

The 1406 is a little cheaper, but not enough to be the decision maker.

Thanks guys!

 

If you want something that's basically "plug-n-play" right outta the box go with the Eddy, if you know how to dial in and tune a carb go with the Holley.

 

Thanks Montana_highboy!
Plug-n-play is definitely a decision maker. I've never had much luck messing with carbs in the past.

 

i have edelbrock on my 400 now but i miss my holley yeah there is more to tune a holly but but its well worth

 

Shooten roosters why do you miss it? What's the difference in the two?

Thanks

 

I say the Holley, but that's just because they are simple to me and I have never used an Edelbrock. It would be a whole new thing to learn.

 

truck never ran as good after i took the holley off the only reason i like edelbrock is its better off road

 

once the holley gets some miles on it youl be tinkering on it every weekend but to each his own, thats why i put a Q-jet on my 360 i havnt touched it since origonal setup.

 

I run the eddy as well, no fussing around with it every few weeks. The only issue I have is the starting after the engine is hot. When cold, even after sitting for a few weks, just pump the pedal twice and it fires right up. After I drive it around town for a while, it has to crank for a while before it starts. I've read this is a issue with the eddy's. Do you have this problem?

 

Go with the Edelbrock 1406. Set it and pretty much forget it.

Keep it happy with clean fuel and filter changes.

 

Thanks guys!!! As of right now I'm leaning toward the Edelbrock 1406. Is there anything else I'll need to order with it? Adapter?
I plan to place my order in the morning. Jegs.

 

You'll need the Ford kickdown adaptor if you have an automatic transmission.

Josh

 

Thanks Josh! I'll search for that right now

 

Ok, sorry to be a pain but as for the kickdown adapter: Is this what I need?

Edelbrock 1483 Edelbrock Carb Linkage Adapters, Studs & Cable Extensions

Thanks again!

 

Yep!

And ask away.. better to ask and than not too. We try to be a family here, although in a somewhat disfunctional, but somehow it works out in the end type of way.

Josh