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Old Feb 11, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Anybody use carburetorexchange.com to get a rebuilt Q-jet? They will do it either on core exchange, or they will rebuild yours for $190. Seems like a good price, plus they replace all wear parts, needles, seats, float, etc. and new bushings. They also test rebuilt carb. Any other good vendors for Q-Jet?
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I tried 2 rebuilt carbs before I went to Lars and had him rebuild my original Quadrajet. The rebuilt carbs had issues, some worse than others.
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Old Nov 13, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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Send it to Lars. Be done the first trip, no hassle. An added bonus- it's rebuilt correctly and to the correct specs.
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Lars's carburetor service is worth twice the face value. He builds it CORRECT to the application. Many rebuilders hack and neuter these carbs to get them to "kinda sorta work" on everything.
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Originally Posted by Shark Racer
Lars's carburetor service is worth twice the face value. He builds it CORRECT to the application. Many rebuilders hack and neuter these carbs to get them to "kinda sorta work" on everything.
Do you have his website or phone#? I couldn't find it, strangely. I've found it before...
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Do you have his website or phone#? I couldn't find it, strangely. I've found it before...
http://www.nastyz28.com/~ericf/tech/distinstall.pdf
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Do you have his website or phone#? I couldn't find it, strangely. I've found it before...
v8fastcars AT msn DOT com
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Only use Lars if you want it done right. Otherwise spend at least 3 times as much at a parts store for junk.
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thanks guy. I'll be contacting him shortly for a rebuild.
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Jim -
I don't know who is posting that article, but it's completely outdated, and it's been altered with incorrect information (including removal of my Copywrite). If you have any influence over it, have that article removed from its posted location. Current and correct articles are available only from me via e-mail request.

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