Picked up some FB's....what to do, what to do

[djmtsu]

Racing Beat finally got back to me about boosting the Holley. They said that nobody has asked them that before (find that hard to believe) and they recommended finding a wrecked TII and swap everything over. Gee thanks for the info!

But, I have found some solid info on boost prepping the Nikki, and apparently it can provide quite a bit of power. So that is my new route.

I need to get my hands on a turbo, I have one potential deal, but it might be a crap turbo.

[FC Zach]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Racing Beat finally got back to me about boosting the Holley. They said that nobody has asked them that before (find that hard to believe) and they recommended finding a wrecked TII and swap everything over. Gee thanks for the info!

Sounds typical of RB! They'll sell you parts and give you no information on them. Anytime I have called and picked their brains about a product (that I have already purchased!) they runaround the question and give me the 'That's proprietary information' BS! They're pathetic!

[djmtsu]

Here is Jim's official reply:

"No, we never have. In any case, I strongly recommend against a
carbureted turbo engine. They are difficult to tune and tend to be
erratic in performance. If you want a turbo, I suggest you buy a
wrecked turbo and transplant the engine/trans/PCM into your chassis. I
assure you that the mechanical problems with the installation are easier
than the tuning would be, and the results will likely be better.

Jim Mederer"

I replied that I strongly disagree, but since they have little confidence in their carb, neither do I. So I am boost prepping the Nikki instead.

I bet I don't get a reply.