Calling those who have tried a Holley on a Pinto

i had one on a stock and reasonably worked motor, pretty decent carb easy to tune and fiddle around with, u can pick them up cheap as two, a rebuilt one was $100
but when i had it on dyno it ran that rich that the air fuel ratio on the computer was one big flat line, it didn't even register , but i never changed the jets so im assuming it was set up for a Torana or Holden v8, worth a shot, give it a go very inexpensive to do

yeah it was a 350 it chewed the petrol, you might be better off going to a slightly smaller holley, i think its like a 280 or something like that, i mean i never got the full potential out of it as i never had it rejetted and tuned, it was just slapped on , with unknown specs, linkages look relatively simple to make, i had a carby shop make mine though, but look pretty basic

So does anyone know how easy these carbs are to rejet and play around with? I've got a 350 that I've always had as an option but yes, it may be too much considering is jetting up for a v8 engine.

If it can jet it down considerably I'll be happy, but that'll mean I'll have to change everything else with it (venturis, etc etc) right?

Will a 280 use the same base plate as a 350 to adapt to a pinto?

Thanks.

Hey all,

I've done it. It's on and worked out. I've put size 60 jets in it and to be honest I'm happy with the result.

It's not a pig. One pump on accelerator, turn the key, it starts, idles and within 60 seconds I'm ready to drive. Smooth cruise up to top speed after fiddling around with the plunger and I've still got to work a bit more with power valve. The carb cost me nothing and the rebuild kit was 50 bucks and it's kept my escort alive.

I've still got to get a universal cable to do the linkages properly, but my set up right now is working fine for me. Sounds great on idle as well, better than I've got from any other carb (besides Dellorto 40s DHLA).

So, all is good, thanks for your help all who offered.

I had it on my escort, i took it off a month later. Just go a single 40 or a 38 off a capri, you will find it's much better and performance will improve.

350 holleys suck! I had one on my 2ltr and i had heaps of drama's. Played around with jetting,power valves just seemed more practial to go back to a weber.

Hi Maxrs,

Can you provide me with some stats on your jets sizes for the holley carb you ran on the pinto?

Also, if I play around with jetting, how many sizes should I change at once? Only two lower? Or can I drop down 4 or even 6 sizes lower?

Thanks.