Quadrajet ID
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Quadrajet ID
Found the number on the side of the quadrajet in my 79 L48 coupe. I would like to know if it's the original or same number as the stock carb.
I am thinking of buying one already rebuilt from Ecklers. https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-rebuilt-rochester-carburetor-l48-175hp-185hp-and-195hp-1978-1979.html
Quarenteed Carburetors https://guaranteedcarburetors.com/X3-616_p_129.html
17059216
I am thinking of buying one already rebuilt from Ecklers. https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-rebuilt-rochester-carburetor-l48-175hp-185hp-and-195hp-1978-1979.html
Quarenteed Carburetors https://guaranteedcarburetors.com/X3-616_p_129.html
17059216
Last edited by shipahoy; 04-17-2019 at 06:35 AM.
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17059216 is listed as a Q-Jet for a 79 Corvette with an automatic and air conditioning. So if your car has an automatic and AC, it's possible that it is the original carb.
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shipahoy (04-17-2019)
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The 17059216 is a correct carb for a '79 Vette with a base 350. The same carb was also used on a lot of other cars that year, including 350 and 305 Camaro, Nova, and Impala with auto trans and A/C.
The numbers are all listed in my Q-Jet carb tuning paper, along with their specs. Paper available from me via e-mail request.
I wouldn't swap that carb for a "rebuilt" from Ecklers (or from anyone else). E-mail me for my paper about the problems with commercially rebuilt carbs - they're complete junk - a waste of money and time.
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The numbers are all listed in my Q-Jet carb tuning paper, along with their specs. Paper available from me via e-mail request.
I wouldn't swap that carb for a "rebuilt" from Ecklers (or from anyone else). E-mail me for my paper about the problems with commercially rebuilt carbs - they're complete junk - a waste of money and time.
Lars
V8FastCars@msn.com
Last edited by lars; 04-17-2019 at 11:25 AM.
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Peterbuilt (04-18-2019)
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I just an email from Lars and did some research. As soon as I can get the carb off I am sending it to him.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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I knew someone who specialized in chocolate chip cookies would be intelligent enough to do the right thing with his Q-Jet.
Oh....wait a minute....that's Chips Ahoy.... [nevermind]
Oh....wait a minute....that's Chips Ahoy.... [nevermind]
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