Rochester or Holley carb question.

[Keyboardman]

Putting together a 2.3L Ford engine and I have either a Rochester or a Holley to choose from. They've both been laying around for a while so, I'm going to rebuild one for sure. Any opinions on which would be a better choice? I thought that Rochester was usually on GM products. Years ago, I had a Rochester Quadrajet on a GM 350 wear out and swapped it out for a Holley and the Holley was great. Any opinions are welcome Thanks

 

[alldodge]

I'm good with either carb but might not use either on your motor unless they are sized for a 2.3L

What models are they?

 

[Keyboardman]

The Holley was on the locked up 2.3 that was in the boat when I got it. The Rochester was on a complete OMC 2.3 parts engine I found. I swapped the entire manifold and carb from the parts engine to the new 2.3. I'll have to look for the model numbers on them.

 

[alldodge]

SInce they are both 2.3's I would flip a coin because they are both good carbs

 

[Scott Danforth]

Both have been sitting, both need rebuilding. Flip a coin