Buy a rebuilt quadrajet?
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From: Acworth GA
Buy a rebuilt quadrajet?
It's painfully obvious my original 76 L82 is in need of a carb. I want to stay with a quadrajet, for no particular reason, just want to. I don't really want to buy one of Edlebrock's new ones because of the $$. Don't think I have the patience to rebuild this one. I know Edlebrock also sells rebuilt quads. The same with Jet. There is always the local parts stores. Anyone want to share their experiences on any of the above?
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From: Acworth GA
Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (JBR)
Thanks for the reply, JBR. I just did a quick look at their website. I've honestly never heard of them. The prices look great. Do you know anyone that used them. The local parts guys seem to sell Champion and Tomco units. I believe the Tomco units are reman'd in PA. Know anything about these two?
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (L824spd)
I've rebuilt my own Qjet and bought different jets and rods from here:
http://www.carbs.net/ on advice from some forum members. I don't know how well they rebuild carbs, but their service has been OK on the parts.
If I ever replace my Q-jet, I'll give the Demon lineup a serious gander, based on the recent posts.
[Modified by isosceles, 2:22 PM 2/9/2004]
http://www.carbs.net/ on advice from some forum members. I don't know how well they rebuild carbs, but their service has been OK on the parts.
If I ever replace my Q-jet, I'll give the Demon lineup a serious gander, based on the recent posts.
[Modified by isosceles, 2:22 PM 2/9/2004]
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (isosceles)
Thanks, isosceles. I've thought about the Demons, didn't really like the idea of rerouting the fuel line. At least that's the way I saw it. There have been some good things said about them though.
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (L824spd)
Just a little info for ya, i would goes the Lars rioute myself:
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/pr...148_0403_quad/
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/pr...148_0403_quad/
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (L824spd)
Do Not buy an over the counter rebuilt carb. They are worthless and most likely will run worse than the one you took off. Even if they exchange a bad one your chances of getting a good one are about 1 in 100. Above all do not get rid of you original. Buy a new Edelbrock Q-jet or have yous fixed but run away from the generic rebuilds. :U
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (bluevetteman)
Do Not buy an over the counter rebuilt carb. They are worthless and most likely will run worse than the one you took off. Even if they exchange a bad one your chances of getting a good one are about 1 in 100. Above all do not get rid of you original. Buy a new Edelbrock Q-jet or have yous fixed but run away from the generic rebuilds. :U
Bottom line, keep you carb, let Lars rebuild it. I found an original for my '69, had Lars rebuild it, and the car runs better now than it ever has.
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (comp)
Gee! I run to pick up my son from school and a whole lot of folks start posting. I guess it's true what they say . . . a watched topic never posts.
Well, I guess ya'll talked me out of the local parts store gig. How long would/should/could I expect to take to rebuild my own? Then again, how much sweet talking does it take to get Lars excited about taking on this project? Does anybody know of a good carb mech in the nw Atlanta area?
Well, I guess ya'll talked me out of the local parts store gig. How long would/should/could I expect to take to rebuild my own? Then again, how much sweet talking does it take to get Lars excited about taking on this project? Does anybody know of a good carb mech in the nw Atlanta area?
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (L824spd)
You can do a basic rebuild/refresh yourself without any major mechanical skills (hell, I've done it, so anyone can). Just get a kit and a new float from your local parts store and follow the directions. If you're reasonably careful and don't drop any of the little parts on the floor, it's a one or two hour job.
What Lars can do that I couldn't is set the carb up to perform & remedy any actual problems the carb has beyond what a kit provides for (butterfly valve bushings, etc.). Lars not only rebuilds it, he tunes it and runs it on one of his own cars before shipping it back to you.
I don't think Lars needs a whole lot of sweettalking--he's pretty generous to forum guys. It's a matter of how busy he is with his own projects. Drop him a line. If I remember right, he charges a hundred bucks for a complete rebuild and tune, which is a deal IMHO.
JB
[Modified by JB, 5:56 PM 2/9/2004]
What Lars can do that I couldn't is set the carb up to perform & remedy any actual problems the carb has beyond what a kit provides for (butterfly valve bushings, etc.). Lars not only rebuilds it, he tunes it and runs it on one of his own cars before shipping it back to you.
I don't think Lars needs a whole lot of sweettalking--he's pretty generous to forum guys. It's a matter of how busy he is with his own projects. Drop him a line. If I remember right, he charges a hundred bucks for a complete rebuild and tune, which is a deal IMHO.
JB
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (JB)
I certainly by no means would point people away from LARS, he has been great help to me in the past. I was under the assumption that he was trying to slow down a bit. ( assumption is the mother of all f**k up's). I will go to LARS, he is da man!!! :cheers:
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Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (L824spd)
I stay say FAR away from the rebuilt Quadrajets. I had two on my car, and both were junk. One was warped so bad that it had a huge vacuum leak, the other wouldn't idle at all, and my dad's a professional mechanic! Oh yeah, and forget about ever getting any semblance of a choke in cold weather.
We ended up going with a new Edelbrock quadrajet replacement, bolted right up, and no problems since then. Fast idle even works. Still, keep in mind that my experience might not've been typical. After two sucessive failures, I'm convinced.
We ended up going with a new Edelbrock quadrajet replacement, bolted right up, and no problems since then. Fast idle even works. Still, keep in mind that my experience might not've been typical. After two sucessive failures, I'm convinced.
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From: Garner NC
Re: Buy a rebuilt quadrajet? (blue_74)
I have an 81 so Lars couldn't help me. I went with one from national carbs and have been very happy with it. Bolted on, choke works like it should, car idles and runs great.
Chuck
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