Thinking about a new carb
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Thinking about a new carb
Usually this is one of those questions that gets people riled up, but here it goes anyway.
I have a goodwrench 350 crate motor, edelbrock intake and mallory dist. I have not been real happy with my 600 cfm Edelbrock Performer and was thinking about a new carb. After reading that Lars does not "support" them I think the deal is sealed.
What I would like is some good advice based on experience (not neccessarily just bias) on what would be a good replacement.
Thanks, Chris
I have a goodwrench 350 crate motor, edelbrock intake and mallory dist. I have not been real happy with my 600 cfm Edelbrock Performer and was thinking about a new carb. After reading that Lars does not "support" them I think the deal is sealed.
What I would like is some good advice based on experience (not neccessarily just bias) on what would be a good replacement.
Thanks, Chris
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There's nothing wrong with the Edelbrock as far as design goes. Yeah, it's a 50 year old design, but so is the Holley. The Q-Jet ain't far behind.
What exactly is the problem it's giving you? Many carb problems can be cured with a good cleaning and returning the calibration back to the way it left the factory.
And, no, I have no preference for Carter/Weber/Edelbrock carbs. I prefer Q-Jets and Holleys but I see no reason to dump an otherwise functional carb.
What exactly is the problem it's giving you? Many carb problems can be cured with a good cleaning and returning the calibration back to the way it left the factory.
And, no, I have no preference for Carter/Weber/Edelbrock carbs. I prefer Q-Jets and Holleys but I see no reason to dump an otherwise functional carb.
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Years ago I replaced a q-jet on a truck with the Edelbrock and also was not happy. I went back to the Rochester and have never looked back. It's the most highly refined, best street-performance carb ever made. With the fact that you can pick up a used one for next to nothing and get a kit and rebuild it (plenty of support available right here on the forum), it's the only way to go! God bless, Sensei
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Originally Posted by silver74vette
Usually this is one of those questions that gets people riled up, but here it goes anyway.
I have a goodwrench 350 crate motor, edelbrock intake and mallory dist. I have not been real happy with my 600 cfm Edelbrock Performer and was thinking about a new carb. After reading that Lars does not "support" them I think the deal is sealed.
What I would like is some good advice based on experience (not neccessarily just bias) on what would be a good replacement.
Thanks, Chris
I have a goodwrench 350 crate motor, edelbrock intake and mallory dist. I have not been real happy with my 600 cfm Edelbrock Performer and was thinking about a new carb. After reading that Lars does not "support" them I think the deal is sealed.
What I would like is some good advice based on experience (not neccessarily just bias) on what would be a good replacement.
Thanks, Chris
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
depends on how you drive, and your cam head set up
i say decide square or spread bore
then brand
square
dominator
holley
edelbrock
spead
edelbrock
rebuilt rochester q jet
i say decide square or spread bore
then brand
square
dominator
holley
edelbrock
spead
edelbrock
rebuilt rochester q jet
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Originally Posted by gerry72
There's nothing wrong with the Edelbrock as far as design goes. Yeah, it's a 50 year old design, but so is the Holley. The Q-Jet ain't far behind.
What exactly is the problem it's giving you? Many carb problems can be cured with a good cleaning and returning the calibration back to the way it left the factory.
And, no, I have no preference for Carter/Weber/Edelbrock carbs. I prefer Q-Jets and Holleys but I see no reason to dump an otherwise functional carb.
What exactly is the problem it's giving you? Many carb problems can be cured with a good cleaning and returning the calibration back to the way it left the factory.
And, no, I have no preference for Carter/Weber/Edelbrock carbs. I prefer Q-Jets and Holleys but I see no reason to dump an otherwise functional carb.
I appreciate the feedback.
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Originally Posted by silver74vette
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