motorcraft carb or aftermarket? HEEEEELP!!!

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  1. h2o

    h2o Mad Mav Man

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    hey guys!
    a little help here, the carb of my mav, which is the factory one, has been gving me problems, i can't push the gas to the bottom, it starts coughing so i wanna know should i change it or just give it manteinance, which i gave three months ago. thank you!! :drive:
     
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    i guess it's all about preference... rebuild it for $15 plus labor or spend $250 on a new 350cfm or 500 cfm Holley :huh:
     
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    ...Or $50 for a used Holley or Edelbrock, and $20 for the kit. I would never buy a brand new carb, personally.
     
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    thanks! so suppose i go for the aftermarket one, which will you recomend? holley, edelbrock, change to fuel injection???
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    it all depends on how much you want to spend. fuel injection is the best way to go. its self tuning, drives really nicely, has a broader power curve, and costs alot more.
     
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    +2 for me as well. Good, little used Holleys can be had for less than $150. LAst one I bought didn't even need a kit.
     

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