Chance to get a QJet off a 75/76 C10, should I? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 04-14-2004, 10:15 PM

When I was at Pick & Pull yesterday, there was a C10 (it was either a 75 or 76) with a 4bbl Q-Jet on it. The carb didn't look too bad. I'm going to go back in a day or two. If it's still there, should I pick it up? I think they get like $50 for carb's.
How easy would it be to put new gaskets in it and whatever else it'll need?
(Swervin?)
Thanks!

Russell · 04-14-2004, 10:38 PM

What, don't like your edelbrock? hehe

You'll need choke provisions, and a typical spreadbore gasket for a q-jet...

**swervin ervin** · 04-14-2004, 10:56 PM

Unless you know how to rebuild it and tune it, you will be really dissatisifed with it. This is the biggest reason folks don't like them in the first place. To me, they are real simple to tune and rebuild but I've been doing it for 30 years.

TIMSPEED · 04-14-2004, 11:41 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin
Unless you know how to rebuild it and tune it, you will be really dissatisifed with it. This is the biggest reason folks don't like them in the first place. To me, they are real simple to tune and rebuild but I've been doing it for 30 years.

I'm sure with your help, I could do it.

As for me having an Edelbrock..nope, I have a Holley, and my Intake is drilled for both Spreadbore/Squarebore. (It looks like it's more meant for a Spreadbore though)

Destructo · 04-14-2004, 11:53 PM

For a street driven truck the Q-Jet is much better for driveability and it runs much smoother and once its set you don't have to tinker anymore like a holley when the temperature changes.

*1FaastC10* · 04-15-2004, 12:17 AM

hell, if Heather can do it, so can Tim. oh wait, we are talking about Tim here... :p

seriously, the QJet will blow the Edelcrock out of the water. not as easy to tune, but once its tuned, its good to go. smaller secondaries will improve fuel economy and throttle response too.

TIMSPEED · 04-15-2004, 02:36 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
seriously, the QJet will blow the Edelcrock out of the water. not as easy to tune, but once its tuned, its good to go. smaller secondaries will improve fuel economy and throttle response too.

That's EXACTLY why I want it!

04-14-2004, 10:15 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Chance to get a QJet off a 75/76 C10, should I? When I was at Pick & Pull yesterday, there was a C10 (it was either a 75 or 76) with a 4bbl Q-Jet on it. The carb didn't look too bad. I'm going to go back in a day or two. If it's still there, should I pick it up? I think they get like $50 for carb's. How easy would it be to put new gaskets in it and whatever else it'll need? (Swervin?) Thanks! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-14-2004, 10:38 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	What, don't like your edelbrock? hehe You'll need choke provisions, and a typical spreadbore gasket for a q-jet... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

04-14-2004, 10:56 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Unless you know how to rebuild it and tune it, you will be really dissatisifed with it. This is the biggest reason folks don't like them in the first place. To me, they are real simple to tune and rebuild but I've been doing it for 30 years. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-14-2004, 11:53 PM	#5
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	For a street driven truck the Q-Jet is much better for driveability and it runs much smoother and once its set you don't have to tinker anymore like a holley when the temperature changes. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-15-2004, 12:17 AM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	hell, if Heather can do it, so can Tim. oh wait, we are talking about Tim here... :p seriously, the QJet will blow the Edelcrock out of the water. not as easy to tune, but once its tuned, its good to go. smaller secondaries will improve fuel economy and throttle response too.



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