POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 12-16-2010, 11:22 PM

My opinion is an original carter. I know the edelbrock is similar, but i see lots less problems with the old carters. I always get a chuckle out of the die hard holley guys and their carbs that are so easy to tune. All day long at the track i would see the hoods up and changing or fiddling with something. Q-jets are nice also when they are setup correctly...

stomper · 06-27-2013, 02:28 PM

I prefer a Q-jet for it's originality and I have had great luck rebuilding them.

The Edelbrock carb I had was great out of the box and was super easy to tune. If originality was not a concern that is my choice.

Had 3 holleys and none of them ran right. Changing float level was a PITA.

silverstreak · 12-16-2010, 11:36 PM

Here's my 2 cents in order of personal preference.

1 Edelbrock / Carter AFB
2 Quadrajet
3 Holley

It's not that I don't like Holley, just don't like draining the fuel bowl to change a jet or have a bowl gasket leak.

Edelbrocks are easy to tune and easy to work on. I have one on my daily driver and it starts easily and quickly everytime, even in cold weather. Throttle response is pretty good as well.

Therotically, a Quadrajet is similar in design to the Edelbrock / AFB in that it uses metering rods, a secondary air valve and you just pop the top for any tuning. It's been a while since I've ran one, aren't parts getting harder to find? I understand Edelbrock is discontinuning their line of Qjets.

It all boils down to personal preference I guess, some people like Dodge, some prefer Ford some like Chevy, but in the big picture, they all do the same thing.

chipflyer · 12-16-2010, 11:41 PM

Quadrajet!

keenan · 03-24-2013, 07:54 PM

in my eyes holley for horsepower
edelbrock for slap on and go simplicty
and q-jets for fuel economy
my votes holley

kevmac · 03-24-2013, 08:17 PM

holley for hot rods, eddy for driver. your mileage may very

prostreetC-10 · 12-17-2010, 12:40 AM

Funny.....I didn't expect Holley to be a strong second. I figured Eds or the jets to be first and Holley to be dead last.

....but just like the last elections.......long ways to go!!!

vectorit · 12-17-2010, 01:24 AM

Q-jet is my favorite.

rustyrodknocker · 12-17-2010, 01:45 AM

My elect. Choke holley never misses a beat best start up carb I've ever had. But my favorite carb is the Qjet. In my experience most people compare a 30 year old 200k mile q jet to a new or near new aftermarket carb. The number one problem with the quad is a warped air horn or body from someones wrenching. These carbs ran for decades intill an owner over torqued it. Edelbrock dropped their q jet because it was twice the cost of their standard carbohydrates. I wish I would have ponied up the bucks now.
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hotrod farm truck · 12-17-2010, 02:32 AM

Holley 850 4150 for me.

gonzo6869 · 12-17-2010, 02:47 AM

1406 is my vote

long69 · 12-17-2010, 05:08 AM

i'll buy another crockobrock when i want to chance gas leaking all over a hot engine again. my holley runs tits right out of the box.

Hottrucks · 12-17-2010, 05:31 AM

wow I would have to fight over a couple of beers with yea ^^^^

I voted edlbrock because every one I took out of the box ran perfect with min tuning but the truth is I have run Alot of Q jets until the throttle shafts have worn out..yea i know theres a kit but at that point I bolt on the EB...

I personally find the Hollies a PIA seems they are always needing to be tuned...I mean its 14* now and in the summer its 100* and alot of parts to get in sink and the if you get a back fire you pop the vavles so I try to avoid them

**special-K** · 12-17-2010, 07:36 AM

I depends on the use.You can't beat the original Quadrajets on a stock manifold.The spread bores give a perfect balance of power and economy.There is no one specific carb for a modified motor.Q-jets on a stock manifold still do the trick on mild builds.It's when I change the manifold that I go to other carbs.I only change the manifold on a total build,not add-on.When a build will benefit from a dual plain,air gap,or dual feed I go to Holleys.My latest is a 670 cfm Street Avenger for a hot 327.One carb I have learned to stay away from is the Holley 600 cfms.

bigsnookmaster · 12-17-2010, 08:14 AM

I have a Holley, custom built by Pro Systems. The best carb I have ever had!

timjt · 12-17-2010, 09:57 AM

Edelbrock was easy to install, I don't have any experience with the other two though so I won't vote...

arkansas · 12-17-2010, 10:01 AM

I've got a lot more experience with Carter YF's, but I'm pretty sure the Rochester M-Jet has a higher flow. Wait where's my voting selection?
On the only V8 I have I run a Holley. They require more attention over time than both the Q-jet or Eddy, but are easier to work on at least in my experience. Well easier than an Edelbrock anyway. All three are good choices. They all have their goods and bads.

Now who's going to add Carter YF and Rochester M-Jets to the voting choices?

76kcfdeng · 12-17-2010, 10:10 AM

Easiest I have dealt with is a Carter AFB. If the vehicle sits very long with a Holley seems to me they have problems, dried up metering block gaskets and such.

So.Cal.Super · 12-17-2010, 11:46 AM

Q-jet

I've had all 3 and it never lets me down. I found a local guy who can build them great with just a bit of info on what you have put into your truck. They are IMO the trickiest to work on, but the best.

screamin_c10 · 12-17-2010, 12:28 PM

1405 on the shelf waitin' for Bessie, 1406 on Screamin' and an 1806 AVS on 'Boo. So yeah I guess I lean more towards Edelbrock...

19724x4plowboy · 12-17-2010, 12:37 PM

I've owned all 3 in the past. The only thing I will install on a motor of mine now is a Holley. I bought a Pro Systems carb (Holley) for my race motor last year and gotta say best carb I have ever owned too.

67swb72klb · 12-17-2010, 01:36 PM

q jet best as long as ur not realy radical then go to the holly spray it down lk agarden hose !!!

bradh · 12-17-2010, 01:55 PM

For modified engines Holley. Stock, Q-Jet all the way.

chopnchaneled · 12-17-2010, 03:49 PM

This was the third 1406 i've used and no complants yet.

NOW, that i've Bragged on them, Stay Tuned.

ChevLoRay · 12-17-2010, 03:56 PM

I've got the Edelbrock and Q-Jet going on with my truck, equipped with an Edelbrock 1901 Q-Jet. Didn't get a chance to vote for both, but having had a 1405 Edelbrock, I shoulda gone with Edelbrock, I suppose. Between the two, I prefer the Q-Jet. Runs leaner and is better on the street, even though it is rated at 750CFM, compared to the 1405s' 600CFM.

This argument will never end, though.

View Poll Results: Let's finish this once and for all!!! Your favorite carb: Holley? Edelbrock? Q-Jet?
Holley	162	33.96%
Edelbrock	131	27.46%
Quadrajet	184	38.57%
Voters: 477. You may not vote on this poll

12-16-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! My opinion is an original carter. I know the edelbrock is similar, but i see lots less problems with the old carters. I always get a chuckle out of the die hard holley guys and their carbs that are so easy to tune. All day long at the track i would see the hoods up and changing or fiddling with something. Q-jets are nice also when they are setup correctly... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-27-2013, 02:28 PM	#2
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I prefer a Q-jet for it's originality and I have had great luck rebuilding them. The Edelbrock carb I had was great out of the box and was super easy to tune. If originality was not a concern that is my choice. Had 3 holleys and none of them ran right. Changing float level was a PITA. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

12-16-2010, 11:36 PM	#3
silverstreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 255	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Here's my 2 cents in order of personal preference. 1 Edelbrock / Carter AFB 2 Quadrajet 3 Holley It's not that I don't like Holley, just don't like draining the fuel bowl to change a jet or have a bowl gasket leak. Edelbrocks are easy to tune and easy to work on. I have one on my daily driver and it starts easily and quickly everytime, even in cold weather. Throttle response is pretty good as well. Therotically, a Quadrajet is similar in design to the Edelbrock / AFB in that it uses metering rods, a secondary air valve and you just pop the top for any tuning. It's been a while since I've ran one, aren't parts getting harder to find? I understand Edelbrock is discontinuning their line of Qjets. It all boils down to personal preference I guess, some people like Dodge, some prefer Ford some like Chevy, but in the big picture, they all do the same thing. Last edited by silverstreak; 12-16-2010 at 11:38 PM.

12-16-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Quadrajet! __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

03-24-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
keenan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hebron, ohio Posts: 91	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! in my eyes holley for horsepower edelbrock for slap on and go simplicty and q-jets for fuel economy my votes holley

03-24-2013, 08:17 PM	#6
kevmac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ft worth tx Posts: 135	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! holley for hot rods, eddy for driver. your mileage may very

12-17-2010, 12:40 AM	#7
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Funny.....I didn't expect Holley to be a strong second. I figured Eds or the jets to be first and Holley to be dead last. ....but just like the last elections.......long ways to go!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-17-2010, 01:24 AM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Q-jet is my favorite. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-17-2010, 01:45 AM	#9
rustyrodknocker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 414	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! My elect. Choke holley never misses a beat best start up carb I've ever had. But my favorite carb is the Qjet. In my experience most people compare a 30 year old 200k mile q jet to a new or near new aftermarket carb. The number one problem with the quad is a warped air horn or body from someones wrenching. These carbs ran for decades intill an owner over torqued it. Edelbrock dropped their q jet because it was twice the cost of their standard carbohydrates. I wish I would have ponied up the bucks now. Posted via Mobile Device

12-17-2010, 02:32 AM	#10
hotrod farm truck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: reidsville north carolina Posts: 64	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Holley 850 4150 for me.

12-17-2010, 02:47 AM	#11
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! 1406 is my vote __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

12-17-2010, 05:08 AM	#12
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! i'll buy another crockobrock when i want to chance gas leaking all over a hot engine again. my holley runs tits right out of the box.

12-17-2010, 05:31 AM	#13
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! wow I would have to fight over a couple of beers with yea ^^^^ I voted edlbrock because every one I took out of the box ran perfect with min tuning but the truth is I have run Alot of Q jets until the throttle shafts have worn out..yea i know theres a kit but at that point I bolt on the EB... I personally find the Hollies a PIA seems they are always needing to be tuned...I mean its 14* now and in the summer its 100* and alot of parts to get in sink and the if you get a back fire you pop the vavles so I try to avoid them __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

12-17-2010, 07:36 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I depends on the use.You can't beat the original Quadrajets on a stock manifold.The spread bores give a perfect balance of power and economy.There is no one specific carb for a modified motor.Q-jets on a stock manifold still do the trick on mild builds.It's when I change the manifold that I go to other carbs.I only change the manifold on a total build,not add-on.When a build will benefit from a dual plain,air gap,or dual feed I go to Holleys.My latest is a 670 cfm Street Avenger for a hot 327.One carb I have learned to stay away from is the Holley 600 cfms. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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12-17-2010, 08:14 AM	#15
bigsnookmaster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,267	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I have a Holley, custom built by Pro Systems. The best carb I have ever had! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

12-17-2010, 09:57 AM	#16
timjt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mckinney, tx Posts: 390	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Edelbrock was easy to install, I don't have any experience with the other two though so I won't vote... __________________ 2001 silverado stolen by family 1983 short n wide custom deluxe SOLD 1985 silverado longbed 305 engine 700r4 OH NO! NOT ANOTHER LEARNING EXPERIENCE!!! "Just because you can do it, doesn't mean that you should"

12-17-2010, 10:01 AM	#17
arkansas Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pleasant Plains, Arkansas Posts: 51	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I've got a lot more experience with Carter YF's, but I'm pretty sure the Rochester M-Jet has a higher flow. Wait where's my voting selection? On the only V8 I have I run a Holley. They require more attention over time than both the Q-jet or Eddy, but are easier to work on at least in my experience. Well easier than an Edelbrock anyway. All three are good choices. They all have their goods and bads. Now who's going to add Carter YF and Rochester M-Jets to the voting choices?

12-17-2010, 10:10 AM	#18
76kcfdeng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wofford Heights CA Posts: 116	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Easiest I have dealt with is a Carter AFB. If the vehicle sits very long with a Holley seems to me they have problems, dried up metering block gaskets and such. __________________ 70 Chevy SWB Fleet Project. 06 Lancer Evolution MR SE, stupid fast! 03 Ford f-250 crew cab, 6spd, diesel 56 ford f100 project My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426739

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12-17-2010, 12:28 PM	#20
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19724x4plowboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buckner, MO Posts: 16	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I've owned all 3 in the past. The only thing I will install on a motor of mine now is a Holley. I bought a Pro Systems carb (Holley) for my race motor last year and gotta say best carb I have ever owned too.

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12-17-2010, 03:49 PM	#24
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12-17-2010, 03:56 PM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I've got the Edelbrock and Q-Jet going on with my truck, equipped with an Edelbrock 1901 Q-Jet. Didn't get a chance to vote for both, but having had a 1405 Edelbrock, I shoulda gone with Edelbrock, I suppose. Between the two, I prefer the Q-Jet. Runs leaner and is better on the street, even though it is rated at 750CFM, compared to the 1405s' 600CFM. This argument will never end, though. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.