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OldSkool71 · 12-12-2003, 06:05 PM

Which Edelbrock carb would be best for a fairly stock 350? And could I use it with the stock intake manifold? My other question is when I get the funds I would like to replace the intake as well. Is there a particular one I can use, but still be able to use my factory A/C mounting brackets? If anyone knows that would be great.

thanks...

stepside454 · 12-12-2003, 06:11 PM

I think this question was just recently asked. for a stock standerd perf. 350 a 600 Edelbrock is more than adaquete.
If it has a Qjet on it now Id consider keeping it & haveing it properly prepped & tuned for your application.
A Edelbrock carb doesnt bolt to the stock intake, would have to use an adapter, bad news.
If the engine is otherwise stock, Id personaly leave the intake alone & have your carb redone & tuned. a 600 Edelbrock wont make anymore power than a properly tuned Qjet in your application. John

70ChevyLongbed · 12-12-2003, 06:12 PM

I'm willing to bet the 600 will work just fine. I've read on the board that a 750 is too much for fairly stock 350. I have a 500cfm Edelbrock on my 307 w/performer intake and so far it's a great combo for the little 307. I think it also depends what else you are planning to do.

I think you should do the carb and a performer intake at the same time. IMO

A/C mounting brackets, I don't know. I'd have to see where they bolt up... my performer is in the parking lot so I could go look.

stepside454 · 12-12-2003, 06:19 PM

if you do choose an aftermarket carb & Intake over stock, Id personally use Edelbrock Performer intake & a 570CFM Holley street Avenger on a stock 350. thats just me personally, Ive been much happier with Holley carbs lately than Edelbrocks.. John

da-burb · 12-13-2003, 12:50 AM

2101 Edelbrock intake and a 1406 Edelbrock carb. 5 years of carefree driving compared to a leaking quadra-toilet that always needed something.

lukecp · 12-13-2003, 12:52 AM

Yup, 2101 intake and a 1406 is a very well working and proven combo for a stock or mild 350. Works great in these trucks.
I have been running a 2101 intake for abut 30k miles and a 1406 carb for about 20k miles. Both are great!

dinnut · 12-13-2003, 01:11 AM

im going to be running a performer rpm intake with a 1406 carb just for more upper range power in my truck. mostly stock 350. hei and headers to duals. one day a 383

i hope the performer rpm works good on my truck. im polishing it.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2003, 01:47 AM

The 2101 is perfect for a stock to mild 350. The 1406...I can't remember which carb that is...the 600 with an electric choke, or a manual choke...
Go with the electric choke...which ever part number it is.

doughby82 · 12-13-2003, 02:21 AM

the 1406 is electric choke the 1405 is manual choke

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2003, 02:48 AM

sweet, the 2101 ans 1406 is a great set up.
As far as an adapter plate...no big deal. Still better and cheaper than a leaky "quadra-toilet". (I like that...quadra-toilet...LOFL!)

OldSkool71 · 12-13-2003, 03:37 AM

2101 and 1406 sounds good to me. Any of you running your factory a/c bracket with that intake? I really don't want to waste any money on this "quadra-toilet"(lmfao) a new set up would be just in time for X-mas (hint, hint).

67_SS396 · 12-13-2003, 04:29 AM

I "had" a Weiand intake on mine and had to trim the a/c bracket that bolts to the intake so it would clear the runners. I didn't have to take much material off though. It's nothing a bench grinder can't handle.

Moloko · 12-13-2003, 11:07 AM

Edelbrock performer or performer RPM intake and 1406 carb. Be prepared to re-jet the carb though, I have the same carb on the stock 350 in my chevelle and it runs like a pig (huge clouds of black smoke and horrible mpg) because I dont know how to tune the carb.

stepside454 · 12-13-2003, 11:56 AM

they are pretty easy to tune. start with idle mixture screws first. rurn each one in all the way till you feel it resisting & stop. now back each screw out 1.5 turns.
Thaty should give a good starting point. Sounds to me like maybe your choke is sticking.

Longhorn Man · 12-14-2003, 12:31 PM

The electric choke models are jetted quite a bit lower than the manual chokes. This is one reason i recomend them.

OldSkool71 · 12-14-2003, 07:53 PM

Could I just change out the carb for now? If so what all am I looking at as far as changes or other items needed to complete the installation? If you know.

thanks

Longhorn Man · 12-14-2003, 07:54 PM

just get an adapter plate and some rubber fuel line. You'll need a pipe cutter too.

OldSkool71 · 12-14-2003, 08:02 PM

Will my kickdown bracket work with the new carb? And will that old choke spring element need to be removed? I appreciate all the input, just trying to avoid as many complications as possible. Need this to be a some transition process, (if possilbe).

lukecp · 12-14-2003, 08:16 PM

Yes your kickdown bracket will work. Mine did anyway.

Just leave the choke thing on there and don't hook it up to anything

Longhorn Man · 12-15-2003, 01:36 AM

You may need to get a kit for your kick down...I kinda fabbed mine outa junk I had laying around. Even if you don't get it hooked up, it isn't a big deal (onless you have an overdrive tranny)

dinnut · 12-15-2003, 01:41 AM

the kickdown isnt hooked up in either of my trucks. i hope that will change when i covnert to a turbo 400

70ChevyLongbed · 12-15-2003, 11:36 AM

I got a new kick-down for a newer (75ish) 350 and replaced the whole cable. It was only like $12 and the new one works much better with the edelbrock carb. (not to mention the old one wasn't hooked up)

My 0.02

12-12-2003, 06:05 PM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Edelbrock Carb/Intake Questions? Which Edelbrock carb would be best for a fairly stock 350? And could I use it with the stock intake manifold? My other question is when I get the funds I would like to replace the intake as well. Is there a particular one I can use, but still be able to use my factory A/C mounting brackets? If anyone knows that would be great. thanks... __________________ -Ron-

12-12-2003, 06:11 PM	#2
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	I think this question was just recently asked. for a stock standerd perf. 350 a 600 Edelbrock is more than adaquete. If it has a Qjet on it now Id consider keeping it & haveing it properly prepped & tuned for your application. A Edelbrock carb doesnt bolt to the stock intake, would have to use an adapter, bad news. If the engine is otherwise stock, Id personaly leave the intake alone & have your carb redone & tuned. a 600 Edelbrock wont make anymore power than a properly tuned Qjet in your application. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-12-2003, 06:12 PM	#3
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	I'm willing to bet the 600 will work just fine. I've read on the board that a 750 is too much for fairly stock 350. I have a 500cfm Edelbrock on my 307 w/performer intake and so far it's a great combo for the little 307. I think it also depends what else you are planning to do. I think you should do the carb and a performer intake at the same time. IMO A/C mounting brackets, I don't know. I'd have to see where they bolt up... my performer is in the parking lot so I could go look. __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

12-12-2003, 06:19 PM	#4
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	if you do choose an aftermarket carb & Intake over stock, Id personally use Edelbrock Performer intake & a 570CFM Holley street Avenger on a stock 350. thats just me personally, Ive been much happier with Holley carbs lately than Edelbrocks.. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-13-2003, 12:50 AM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	2101 Edelbrock intake and a 1406 Edelbrock carb. 5 years of carefree driving compared to a leaking quadra-toilet that always needed something. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-13-2003, 12:52 AM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yup, 2101 intake and a 1406 is a very well working and proven combo for a stock or mild 350. Works great in these trucks. I have been running a 2101 intake for abut 30k miles and a 1406 carb for about 20k miles. Both are great! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-13-2003, 01:11 AM	#7
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	im going to be running a performer rpm intake with a 1406 carb just for more upper range power in my truck. mostly stock 350. hei and headers to duals. one day a 383 i hope the performer rpm works good on my truck. im polishing it. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-13-2003, 01:47 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The 2101 is perfect for a stock to mild 350. The 1406...I can't remember which carb that is...the 600 with an electric choke, or a manual choke... Go with the electric choke...which ever part number it is.

12-13-2003, 02:21 AM	#9
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	the 1406 is electric choke the 1405 is manual choke __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb Last edited by doughby82; 12-13-2003 at 04:49 AM.

12-13-2003, 02:48 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	sweet, the 2101 ans 1406 is a great set up. As far as an adapter plate...no big deal. Still better and cheaper than a leaky "quadra-toilet". (I like that...quadra-toilet...LOFL!)

12-13-2003, 03:37 AM	#11
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	2101 and 1406 sounds good to me. Any of you running your factory a/c bracket with that intake? I really don't want to waste any money on this "quadra-toilet"(lmfao) a new set up would be just in time for X-mas (hint, hint). __________________ -Ron- Last edited by OldSkool71; 12-13-2003 at 03:39 AM.

12-13-2003, 04:29 AM	#12
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	I "had" a Weiand intake on mine and had to trim the a/c bracket that bolts to the intake so it would clear the runners. I didn't have to take much material off though. It's nothing a bench grinder can't handle. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

12-13-2003, 11:07 AM	#13
Moloko Hoarding Rusty Objects Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 267	Edelbrock performer or performer RPM intake and 1406 carb. Be prepared to re-jet the carb though, I have the same carb on the stock 350 in my chevelle and it runs like a pig (huge clouds of black smoke and horrible mpg) because I dont know how to tune the carb. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 1994 GMC Yukon Follow me on Youtube! - http://www.youtube.com/user/FuelInjectionSucks

12-13-2003, 11:56 AM	#14
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	they are pretty easy to tune. start with idle mixture screws first. rurn each one in all the way till you feel it resisting & stop. now back each screw out 1.5 turns. Thaty should give a good starting point. Sounds to me like maybe your choke is sticking. __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

12-14-2003, 12:31 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The electric choke models are jetted quite a bit lower than the manual chokes. This is one reason i recomend them.



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12-14-2003, 07:53 PM	#16
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Could I just change out the carb for now? If so what all am I looking at as far as changes or other items needed to complete the installation? If you know. thanks __________________ -Ron-

12-14-2003, 07:54 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	just get an adapter plate and some rubber fuel line. You'll need a pipe cutter too.

12-14-2003, 08:02 PM	#18
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Will my kickdown bracket work with the new carb? And will that old choke spring element need to be removed? I appreciate all the input, just trying to avoid as many complications as possible. Need this to be a some transition process, (if possilbe). __________________ -Ron-

12-14-2003, 08:16 PM	#19
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yes your kickdown bracket will work. Mine did anyway. Just leave the choke thing on there and don't hook it up to anything __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

12-15-2003, 01:36 AM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You may need to get a kit for your kick down...I kinda fabbed mine outa junk I had laying around. Even if you don't get it hooked up, it isn't a big deal (onless you have an overdrive tranny)

12-15-2003, 01:41 AM	#21
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	the kickdown isnt hooked up in either of my trucks. i hope that will change when i covnert to a turbo 400 __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-15-2003, 11:36 AM	#22
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	I got a new kick-down for a newer (75ish) 350 and replaced the whole cable. It was only like $12 and the new one works much better with the edelbrock carb. (not to mention the old one wasn't hooked up) My 0.02 __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

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