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Old 03-21-2015 | 09:10 PM
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One proud truck driver here!
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Old 03-21-2015 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by offshorexcursion
One proud truck driver here!
I've driven a gravel train, a lead and a dump in the construction business in the past, and pull a 50ft enclosed trailer now does that count? if so then I'm proud as well
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Old 03-21-2015 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by abones
I've driven a gravel train, a lead and a dump in the construction business in the past, and pull a 50ft enclosed trailer now does that count? if so then I'm proud as well
Yes it does count!

Love some mad trucker skills!
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Old 03-21-2015 | 09:52 PM
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It's spring you know.....[ATTACH=CONFIG]538848[/ATTACH]
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Old 03-21-2015 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dunnitagain
Some of us are trying to give the OP some advice or a direction to go .
Says the dude with one post in this thread a whole 38 in total and no advice .
ThanX for coming in buddy! !

Anyway I`m throwing out my brand new 'hasn`t been improved since 1970' carbs and going with something new .. dummyagain can I borrow $8K??


http://www.silverbackcarbs.com/


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Old 03-22-2015 | 02:52 AM
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Wow, those look great. I want one right in the middle of my table for a centerpiece, screw putting them on an engine.
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Old 03-22-2015 | 06:31 AM
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Nice ! Looks like a Big flat slide mikuni.
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Old 03-22-2015 | 06:51 AM
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One thing that kills me is what does anyone do for a living mean? who cares..? because some guys are not engine builders by trade does not mean anything.... MANY guys know engine stuff very well and do not do it for a buisness, guess I should not listed to a few local buddys either with proven track records......

as far as the carb quality and cost, I need a carb that will supply flow out of the box that will be a 4150, Dominators, EFI and custom one off carbs will not work, I don't have endless budget and I am not chasing every last little HP, I realize with a 4150 I am possibly gonna leave some hp on the table, I am ok with that because I am not spending 6000.00 on carb setup, and NOT modifying my hatch... it is what it is...

to me the Quick fuel 950/1050 or Holley carbs I can bolt on and tune with my buddy Scott on the water, I doubt I will have money and time for dynos, I will be lucky to finish engines and to me the dyno is great but not a must, if I am done early then yes I will dyno them....but I had some short seasons the past few years and trying to not have one again...

I have tuned my own stuff in the water with all my past carbs the best I could and have been happy. so I may need to again..no need to go broke....

BTW I just do telecommunications, so I have zero buisness doing engine work for myself on my boat and Mustangs...
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Old 03-22-2015 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Full Force
One thing that kills me is what does anyone do for a living mean? who cares..? because some guys are not engine builders by trade does not mean anything.... MANY guys know engine stuff very well and do not do it for a buisness, guess I should not listed to a few local buddys either with proven track records......

as far as the carb quality and cost, I need a carb that will supply flow out of the box that will be a 4150, Dominators, EFI and custom one off carbs will not work, I don't have endless budget and I am not chasing every last little HP, I realize with a 4150 I am possibly gonna leave some hp on the table, I am ok with that because I am not spending 6000.00 on carb setup, and NOT modifying my hatch... it is what it is...

to me the Quick fuel 950/1050 or Holley carbs I can bolt on and tune with my buddy Scott on the water, I doubt I will have money and time for dynos, I will be lucky to finish engines and to me the dyno is great but not a must, if I am done early then yes I will dyno them....but I had some short seasons the past few years and trying to not have one again...

I have tuned my own stuff in the water with all my past carbs the best I could and have been happy. so I may need to again..no need to go broke....

BTW I just do telecommunications, so I have zero buisness doing engine work for myself on my boat and Mustangs...
I agree completely , I read your first post and recommended the 4150 body BLP with Dom Base plate. It would allow you to have the best of both worlds . You could put Dominator Intakes on , with the ability to
move up if you had the money. Or if someone had a Pair of 4500s they would let you try, then you could . But you would still have very High Quality , Excellent performing carbs for a reasonable cost.
Last time I called Quick Fuel they have a similar set up , but you must run their adapter plate . Which would run into clearance issues for you . I apologize for hurting anybodys feelings , just tryin to help. Nothing against truckers , That job paid my bills well for about 5 years.
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Old 03-22-2015 | 07:38 AM
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To your point of the relevance of what someone's profession is Tim.........

When a hobbyist tries to discredit a very well respected professional with zero experience with said professional, it makes them appear foolish.
The same hobbyist recommended that you bury your flame arrestor in a blind hole in your hatch so you can fit a dominator on your Setup. Now, that's some solid advice there!
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