Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sb69chevy · 07-31-2007, 03:55 PM

The qjet is about shot, and I'm thinking about getting either an Edelbrock 1405 or 1406. What would be the pros/cons of both? Thanks, guys.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-31-2007, 04:03 PM

Go electric, easy to install, works great.

sb69chevy · 07-31-2007, 04:08 PM

Thanks, Redneck. Where would the electric hook up, just anywhere that's not a constant power source?

68K20 x Drill · 07-31-2007, 04:29 PM

I used one of the ignition hot terminals on the fusebox.
Definitely go electric if anyone else will drive your truck.
I'm not sure which Edelbrock I have, but it pours gas out and stalls on steep down and side hills. Not the best for wheeling, but works well otherwise.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-31-2007, 05:18 PM

Hook it up to a "key on" source. You don't want it on all the time, it will kill your battery.

sb69chevy · 07-31-2007, 06:13 PM

Cool. I think the 1406 is a 600cfm carb. Should be plenty for how I use the truck.

Jcentsr6 · 07-31-2007, 06:22 PM

I Just bought a 750cm Q-jet for my 402. The carb on the motor is for a 350 I think...it wasnt running proper. Im intalling today...will let you know of outcome. The carb was $300.00 from jeggs.

jb4short · 07-31-2007, 06:31 PM

I've got a Holley 5170 coming in tomorrow for a '70 350.....fingers crossed

dmsteele92831 · 07-31-2007, 06:46 PM

I have the edelbrock 1406 (it was on the truck when I bought it) I have had no problems whatsoever with it!

*Billla* · 07-31-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sb69chevy

Cool. I think the 1406 is a 600cfm carb. Should be plenty for how I use the truck.

Yep, electric choke for sure - automagic

The 600 is FINE for any 350 up to about 350 HP.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-31-2007, 07:16 PM

ill put in my vote for electric to

sb69chevy · 07-31-2007, 07:45 PM

Thanks for all of the replies, guys. Any other ideas / suggestions?

Jayss109 · 07-31-2007, 08:09 PM

rebuild the qjet! I had an edlebrock and my engine never ran right. Had my original qjet rebuilt to engine spces. It has never ran so good, and mileage picked up a bit too.
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my two cents

Jason

sb69chevy · 07-31-2007, 08:14 PM

I've been kicking around the idea of having it rebuilt. Get about 13-14 mpg (mostly highway) right now. So, not real sure what mileage would be w/ the q-jet when working properly. Decisions, decisions. A problem w/ rebuilding would be that I drive it to work everyday, so it couldn't be out of commission very long.

bad6772 · 07-31-2007, 09:24 PM

id say the 1406 electric choke also, and i have seen these carbs support well over 350 horse i would think that at about the 425/450 horse range youd need an upgrade

BB72CHEVKT · 07-31-2007, 09:25 PM

I had my q-jet built about a month ago by http://www.smicarburetor.com/
on the advice of another member. It does work great. I have not spent the time to get the factory choke working properly, nor do I completely understand how the spring loaded rod turns off the choke other than by the temperature. Anyway shipping there and back plus the rebuild (factory)
with no appearance refurbishing was $230.00. I let him know a board member sent me and he didn't sound that interested, although he seemed like a great guy. I would let him know you were referred by the board in case we start to send him enough business maybe we can get a price break. I have a speed demon 750 double pumper that is brand new but ahs been sitting for a few years after being put on the dyno that I am going to get him to freshen up as well. My long winded .02 cents.

Jayss109 · 08-01-2007, 01:53 AM

I had mine done at SMI as well. Sean Murphy Induction. Kinda dry, but informative and very thorough.

Jason

07-31-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? The qjet is about shot, and I'm thinking about getting either an Edelbrock 1405 or 1406. What would be the pros/cons of both? Thanks, guys. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

07-31-2007, 04:03 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? Go electric, easy to install, works great. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-31-2007, 04:08 PM	#3
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? Thanks, Redneck. Where would the electric hook up, just anywhere that's not a constant power source? __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

07-31-2007, 04:29 PM	#4
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I used one of the ignition hot terminals on the fusebox. Definitely go electric if anyone else will drive your truck. I'm not sure which Edelbrock I have, but it pours gas out and stalls on steep down and side hills. Not the best for wheeling, but works well otherwise. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

07-31-2007, 05:18 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? Hook it up to a "key on" source. You don't want it on all the time, it will kill your battery. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-31-2007, 06:13 PM	#6
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? Cool. I think the 1406 is a 600cfm carb. Should be plenty for how I use the truck. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

07-31-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I Just bought a 750cm Q-jet for my 402. The carb on the motor is for a 350 I think...it wasnt running proper. Im intalling today...will let you know of outcome. The carb was $300.00 from jeggs. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

07-31-2007, 06:31 PM	#8
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I've got a Holley 5170 coming in tomorrow for a '70 350.....fingers crossed

07-31-2007, 06:46 PM	#9
dmsteele92831 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 191	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I have the edelbrock 1406 (it was on the truck when I bought it) I have had no problems whatsoever with it! __________________ 1968 c10 Chevy 2005 Infiniti G35 2006 Subaru WRX STi

07-31-2007, 07:16 PM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? ill put in my vote for electric to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-31-2007, 07:45 PM	#12
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? Thanks for all of the replies, guys. Any other ideas / suggestions? __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

07-31-2007, 08:09 PM	#13
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? rebuild the qjet! I had an edlebrock and my engine never ran right. Had my original qjet rebuilt to engine spces. It has never ran so good, and mileage picked up a bit too. \ my two cents Jason __________________ Cadillac Powered

07-31-2007, 08:14 PM	#14
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I've been kicking around the idea of having it rebuilt. Get about 13-14 mpg (mostly highway) right now. So, not real sure what mileage would be w/ the q-jet when working properly. Decisions, decisions. A problem w/ rebuilding would be that I drive it to work everyday, so it couldn't be out of commission very long. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

07-31-2007, 09:24 PM	#15
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? id say the 1406 electric choke also, and i have seen these carbs support well over 350 horse i would think that at about the 425/450 horse range youd need an upgrade

07-31-2007, 09:25 PM	#16
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I had my q-jet built about a month ago by http://www.smicarburetor.com/ on the advice of another member. It does work great. I have not spent the time to get the factory choke working properly, nor do I completely understand how the spring loaded rod turns off the choke other than by the temperature. Anyway shipping there and back plus the rebuild (factory) with no appearance refurbishing was $230.00. I let him know a board member sent me and he didn't sound that interested, although he seemed like a great guy. I would let him know you were referred by the board in case we start to send him enough business maybe we can get a price break. I have a speed demon 750 double pumper that is brand new but ahs been sitting for a few years after being put on the dyno that I am going to get him to freshen up as well. My long winded .02 cents. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400



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08-01-2007, 01:53 AM	#17
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Looking at new carb: man or elec choke? I had mine done at SMI as well. Sean Murphy Induction. Kinda dry, but informative and very thorough. Jason __________________ Cadillac Powered

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