carb. trouble
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3rd Gear
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carb. trouble
hey, just got my first corvette and am having carb trouble. Most people tell me to trash the quadra-jet and go to a holly or edelbrock. What have you done with your cars, rebuild or replace. What carb do you recomend, I am thinking about going with the edelbrock and new intake
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Cameron Park CA
Think about it this way: The basic Holley design dates back to the first installation on '57 Fords. The Edelbrock is nothing more than a rebranded Carter AFB that dates from the sixties. The Q-Jet, on the other hand, is a much newer design by GM, and they didn't skimp on any part of it. It is a sophisticated carburetor with small primaries to give excellent throttle response, and large secondaries controlled by airflow for top end performance. It is a great carb for all around street use. Cheers,
Pete
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: NorCal
Congrats on the new car. I like the Q-jet as well for your applicatiion. Unless your going to modify the engine significantly and are no longer concerned with economy, it's a good choice.
The most common problems with the Q-jet are accelerator pump failure, worn throttle shafts and choke problems, all of which are easily repaired. If you are not mechanically inclined, there should be someone in your area that can assist you.
Hans
The most common problems with the Q-jet are accelerator pump failure, worn throttle shafts and choke problems, all of which are easily repaired. If you are not mechanically inclined, there should be someone in your area that can assist you.
Hans
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Rockledge FL
i just got the stage 1. the tech there convinced me that with a stock motor the stage 2 wasnt necessary. since i have the oil pan off right now i havent had a chance to crank it up.
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Racer
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From: kuwait
have tryed holy 650 on Edelbrock performer intake but ,,did not like the throttle response
gear shifting ,,now iam back to qjet much much better my so
my advice to you is to rebuilt yours by some good hands or get new q-jet
gear shifting ,,now iam back to qjet much much better my so
my advice to you is to rebuilt yours by some good hands or get new q-jet
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3rd Gear
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thanks for the help, I have talked with the president of the corvette club I just joined and he told me the same thing all of you have. He also said he knew how to rebuild the qjet and make it run like new and would be glad to help me out. Thats good news to me because I would like to keep as mutch stock equipment on the car as I can. Thanks again for the help, I am learning alot about my car by reading the forums.