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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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I am thinking about replacing my carburator on my 1976 Corvette. The engine is all original and I'd like to keep it that way. What carb would be recommended taking into consideration original air intake/air cleaner?
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Why not just rebuild your original. If you are uncomfortable doing it there are a number of expert rebuilders that can do it for you.
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The only carb that works with the original intake/air cleaner is the Quadrajet.

No-one makes new Quadrajets any more.

There is no reason to randonly replace yours and if it getting tired, a rebuild kit from Cliff Ruggles http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/ will do the trick.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 71406
...Why not just rebuild your original...

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Thanks for the help! I live on a small island in the Caribbean, so no much expertise with C3 Corvettes. So purchasing readily available parts through stores online is more convenient...
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Check out cliffshighperformance.com to see what is available. You may be able to have them just rebuild your existing carb...or send you one that is already rebuilt.
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Wow, A small island in the Caribbean and a Corvette, Lucky you!!!!!!!!!
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