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Old 09-19-2022, 02:03 PM   #1
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Default Brand New Holley 390 Carb --only $68

Don't be fooled. Check reviews before loosing your $68.

New Holley 390's cost about $717.

https://www.quirre.shop/product/blac...ew-carburetor/

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Old 09-19-2022, 03:01 PM   #2
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Boy, I don't know. I see they take PayPal so you may not loose your money. On the other hand, I don't think $68 is too much to risk to see exactly what these are.
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Old 09-19-2022, 03:32 PM   #3
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Don't be fooled. Check reviews before you losing your $68.

New Holley 390's cost about $717.

https://www.quirre.shop/product/blac...ew-carburetor/
Holley 0-8007 Model 4160 390 CFM Square Bore 4-Barrel Vacuum Secondary Electric Choke New Carburetor

$68.98

Only 7 left in stock

50 people are viewing this right now

Get it between Spt 22 - Spt 24

Power valve blow-out protection adds trouble free operation.
Single feed push-on style fuel inlet with vacuum secondary type.
Dichromate finish with side-hung floats.
Provides maximum performance on street and mild race vehicles.
Electric choke with 2 x 4 street tunnel rams.
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Old 09-19-2022, 03:40 PM   #4
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Yes, it's tempting.......until you really think about it and then do a background check of the company.
Will any Fordbarner take a chance?
It's a scam.
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Old 09-19-2022, 03:41 PM   #5
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Boy, I don't know. I see they take PayPal so you may not loose your money. On the other hand, I don't think $68 is too much to risk to see exactly what these are.
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Old 09-19-2022, 04:00 PM   #6
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Old 09-19-2022, 04:08 PM   #7
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Zillow shows there address as a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 672 sqft house.
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Old 09-19-2022, 04:32 PM   #8
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Boy, I don't know. I see they take PayPal so you may not loose your money. On the other hand, I don't think $68 is too much to risk to see exactly what these are.

In risking your $68, you label yourself an easy Mark.
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Old 09-19-2022, 04:45 PM   #9
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Just for yucks, there's this.... When I built that sort of ford looking jalopy out of my old family car last year, a '79 toyota landcruiser 4 door wagon, I needed a carb for the toyota straight six. Toyota wanted 1700.00 for a 'non USA' carb and I didn't have a core to rebuild. I bought a Chinese knock off from amazon or Ebay for 67 bucks. Perfect fitment for mounting and throttle/choke. It idles perfectly, engine pulls like a mule at all rpms. During the first week the float needle hung up a couple times after shutting down but a light tap set it right again. Hasn't happened since. Been over a year and maybe 2000 miles and I have nothing but good to say about this carb. On Orcas Island 67 bucks gets you two cheeseburgers and two beers and the tip.
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Old 09-19-2022, 05:05 PM   #10
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We all want a deal of a lifetime . . . on the same website they show a 750 CFM Holley double pumper for the same price - not a chance. And if you actually HAD them, why would you sell them for $68? If you did, you're an idiot! LOL

Here is a picture of their "building":

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Old 09-19-2022, 06:50 PM   #11
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I see a lot of similar stuff on Facebook market place. Water pumps, valve sets, etc for what seems like 1/2 price or less. Never took the dive.
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Old 09-19-2022, 08:09 PM   #12
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Had my wife check it out. The only way they do a deal is when you supply your credit card no. HA HA HA According to youtube They advertise crazy cheap deals then send whatever they have that's worthless
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Old 09-19-2022, 11:32 PM   #13
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Any 'Barners' living in that area? To check it out? Newc
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Old 09-20-2022, 04:09 AM   #14
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Don't bother Youtube already has the dope.
They have been labeled SCAM.!
Its not about selling at a low price it is about you letting them into your account
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Old 09-20-2022, 08:51 AM   #15
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Default Re: Brand New Holley 390 Carb --only $68

Allow me to twist the topic just a little bit with another question.
Does anyone know if these China made 390's are any good?
It would be interesting to disassemble one and compare part quality with a genuine Holley.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/27539648023...Cclp%3A2563228
Thank you.

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Old 09-20-2022, 09:06 AM   #16
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A friend bought some Chinese Holley 94s. The screws feel out of one of the throttle plates and went through the engine. Luckily didn't hurt anything. Checked the others and they were all loose.
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Old 09-20-2022, 09:57 AM   #17
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A friend bought some Chinese Holley 94s. The screws feel out of one of the throttle plates and went through the engine. Luckily didn't hurt anything. Checked the others and they were all loose.
That is interesting. It reminds me of set of stainless "Center-Dump" headers I bought on eBay. They were cheap and of amazingly good quality. However, the fasteners that came with them were metric. After getting the proper header bolts, everything was fine. It's like these guys complete a 90 yard pass and then fumble at the 1 yard line. I wonder if it's got more to do with the Foreign manufacture or American marketing?

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