POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prostreetC-10 · 12-26-2010, 11:44 PM

lol.....much better. Now we are dead last!

72chevyfleet · 12-27-2010, 12:26 AM

Edelbrock all the way 600 cfm electric choke with a rpm air gap manifold

**Ironangel** · 12-27-2010, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

lol.....much better. Now we are dead last!

That avatar and that comment go so well together! "You crack me up!"

67chevy1series · 12-27-2010, 03:07 AM

are you makin fun of me?????? just jokin ( MY NAME IS RICKEY)

mtdave2 · 12-27-2010, 09:46 AM

Nothing better than factory qjet.. imho.

prostreetC-10 · 12-27-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironangel

That avatar and that comment go so well together! "You crack me up!"

I just watched parts of that movie a few days ago. He is the king of stupid! Good thing meagmind did so well because that cops movie with him and Mark W. was beyond dumb and boring.

martindc1 · 12-27-2010, 11:22 AM

I voted for Edelbrock because thats what my old C10 had, and I thought it was a pretty good carb while tinkering with it. We have a 52 Ford F6 with a 2 barrel Holley though that gets the job done.

My true love though is the Rochester Monojet.

C20-67_N_MO · 12-27-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

I just watched parts of that movie a few days ago. He is the king of stupid! Good thing meagmind did so well because that cops movie with him and Mark W. was beyond dumb and boring.

Gotta luv the dude!

Will do about anything for a laugh!

**oldgold70c10** · 12-27-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mtdave2

Nothing better than factory qjet.. imho.

I agree x3. I have a Q-jet on all of my rides. The best ones are the ones made from 1975-80. My Malibu starts like it has fuel injection.

caviness · 12-27-2010, 08:05 PM

i voted q-jet thats whats on my old stuff,but i like fuel inj the best its just so nice and runs good nomatter where u go.

bigstrapperpete · 12-27-2010, 11:07 PM

I would have to say that the qjets are really good for a cruiser, nut the problem is that they are getting hard to find in good condition. The throttle shafts get worn and then they start to earn thier name quadrabog. The edlebrock has been working good in its place, and nothing beats a 750 double pumper on my chevelle, but it is a little thirsty.

prostreetC-10 · 12-28-2010, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bigstrapperpete

nothing beats a 750 double pumper on my chevelle, but it is a little thirsty.

LOL.......and I don't shoot a Weatherby because the ammo is cheap!!!

ebry710 · 12-28-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

LOL.......and I don't shoot a Weatherby because the ammo is cheap!!!

huh?

MistaGavin · 12-28-2010, 04:04 AM

^Basically he's saying he shoots a Weathrby because he likes how it performs, even if ammunition is expensive, and bigstrapperpete uses a double pump carb because it performs well, even if it does guzzle gas.

djmachinist · 12-28-2010, 09:17 AM

QuickFuels SS-680-Vac Secondaries (Holly type carb) on a 383 ci Stroker motor.

Dale

prostreetC-10 · 12-28-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MistaGavin

^Basically he's saying he shoots a Weathrby because he likes how it performs, even if ammunition is expensive, and bigstrapperpete uses a double pump carb because it performs well, even if it does guzzle gas.

He nailed it! You don't bolt on a Holley for fuel economy. It's all about performance. You don't shoot a Weatherby for economy. It's all about the smackdown at 300+ yrds.

'course now I'm into reloading so the economy has improved and so has the accuracy.

1malo68 · 01-07-2011, 06:13 AM

For a 4X4 you gotta go with a Holley Truck Avenger. They run great right out of the box!

68Stepbed · 01-07-2011, 09:15 AM

Aww, Dang! We're back in second place.

C20-67_N_MO · 01-07-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Aww, Dang! We're back in second place.

LoL.

Yeah but see if the OP had phrased "Which performs better...." then maybe Holley would have a chance.

Maybe!

406 Q-ship · 01-07-2011, 06:51 PM

Q-jet all the way and that is on my modified engines as well. Edelbrock as a second choice of a daily driver. Holley on a super high HP racer that you tune all the time anyway.

Q-jets are probably the most misunderstood carb on the plant (especially to those that call them quardabog or quardajunk). I have a Q-jet on the 406 SBC in my Monte Carlo that runs a good sized street cam, it starts on one pump and runs like it is fuel injected no matter what the weather. Look at all the super stocks in NHRA that run q-jets and do it well, yes it is a rule deal but no one trys to play with one other factory carbs in super stock.

The only way I will remove a q-jet by choice is to convert to Fuel Injection.

prostreetC-10 · 01-07-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

Holley on a super high HP racer.

yup!

68Stepbed · 01-07-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

LoL.

Yeah but see if the OP had phrased "Which performs better...." then maybe Holley would have a chance.

Maybe!

Time for a new poll!!!

406 Q-ship · 01-07-2011, 08:11 PM

You for got the TUNE ALL THE TIME.......

Pont406 · 01-16-2011, 10:45 PM

New holley out of the box! See if you guys can tell what's wrong with this nozzle.

treveiger · 01-16-2011, 11:24 PM

I love my edel, i love the fact that i can go out to my barn right now throw my battery back in my truck an itll start right up without question. I never put that kinda faith even in newer cars!
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View Poll Results: Let's finish this once and for all!!! Your favorite carb: Holley? Edelbrock? Q-Jet?
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12-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#126
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!!!! lol.....much better. Now we are dead last! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-27-2010, 12:26 AM	#127
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Edelbrock all the way 600 cfm electric choke with a rpm air gap manifold __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

12-27-2010, 03:07 AM	#129
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! are you makin fun of me?????? just jokin ( MY NAME IS RICKEY)

12-27-2010, 09:46 AM	#130
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Nothing better than factory qjet.. imho. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

12-27-2010, 11:22 AM	#132
martindc1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 218	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I voted for Edelbrock because thats what my old C10 had, and I thought it was a pretty good carb while tinkering with it. We have a 52 Ford F6 with a 2 barrel Holley though that gets the job done. My true love though is the Rochester Monojet. __________________ Currently truckless, previous trucks: 67 K20, 87 K10 aka V10 & 72 C10

12-27-2010, 08:05 PM	#135
caviness Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liberty,NC Posts: 38	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! i voted q-jet thats whats on my old stuff,but i like fuel inj the best its just so nice and runs good nomatter where u go. __________________ 2000 camaro SS,built 2006 GTO stock 1984 chevy 4x4 1967 chevy frame off rebuild under way,with 6.0,4l65e 1969 GMC 6.2 diesel th400 3:73 rear

12-27-2010, 11:07 PM	#136
bigstrapperpete Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wasco or Posts: 9	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I would have to say that the qjets are really good for a cruiser, nut the problem is that they are getting hard to find in good condition. The throttle shafts get worn and then they start to earn thier name quadrabog. The edlebrock has been working good in its place, and nothing beats a 750 double pumper on my chevelle, but it is a little thirsty.

12-28-2010, 04:04 AM	#139
MistaGavin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 126	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! ^Basically he's saying he shoots a Weathrby because he likes how it performs, even if ammunition is expensive, and bigstrapperpete uses a double pump carb because it performs well, even if it does guzzle gas.

12-28-2010, 09:17 AM	#140
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! QuickFuels SS-680-Vac Secondaries (Holly type carb) on a 383 ci Stroker motor. Dale __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

01-07-2011, 06:13 AM	#142
1malo68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lost Wages, NV Posts: 201	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! For a 4X4 you gotta go with a Holley Truck Avenger. They run great right out of the box!

01-07-2011, 09:15 AM	#143
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Aww, Dang! We're back in second place. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-07-2011, 06:51 PM	#145
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! Q-jet all the way and that is on my modified engines as well. Edelbrock as a second choice of a daily driver. Holley on a super high HP racer that you tune all the time anyway. Q-jets are probably the most misunderstood carb on the plant (especially to those that call them quardabog or quardajunk). I have a Q-jet on the 406 SBC in my Monte Carlo that runs a good sized street cam, it starts on one pump and runs like it is fuel injected no matter what the weather. Look at all the super stocks in NHRA that run q-jets and do it well, yes it is a rule deal but no one trys to play with one other factory carbs in super stock. The only way I will remove a q-jet by choice is to convert to Fuel Injection. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle." Last edited by 406 Q-ship; 01-07-2011 at 06:52 PM.

01-07-2011, 08:11 PM	#148
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! You for got the TUNE ALL THE TIME....... __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

01-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#149
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! New holley out of the box! See if you guys can tell what's wrong with this nozzle. Attached Images Last edited by Pont406; 01-16-2011 at 11:20 PM.



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01-16-2011, 11:24 PM	#150
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: POLL: Holley? Q-jet? or Edelbrock? Let's finish this once and for all!!!! I love my edel, i love the fact that i can go out to my barn right now throw my battery back in my truck an itll start right up without question. I never put that kinda faith even in newer cars! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

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