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!

**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)

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.

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!

72chevyfleet · 12-27-2010, 12:26 AM

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

mtdave2 · 12-27-2010, 09:46 AM

Nothing better than factory qjet.. imho.

**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.

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.

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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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.

CCCC · 01-17-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

It's all about performance. You don't shoot a Weatherby for economy. It's all about the smackdown at 300+ yrds.

I don't shoot a Weatherby (good looking rifles) because they are way overpriced from the factory and other bolt actions perform as well or better, the price of ammo is ridiculous compared to other cartridges that perform just as well, and sooner or later one or two of those small multiple lugs is going to let go and a guy may have the back end of a bolt in his face. Cannot see anything to be gained by that extra expense, and maybe some loss.

prostreetC-10 · 01-17-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CCCC

I don't shoot a Weatherby (good looking rifles) because they are way overpriced from the factory and other bolt actions perform as well or better, the price of ammo is ridiculous compared to other cartridges that perform just as well, and sooner or later one or two of those small multiple lugs is going to let go and a guy may have the back end of a bolt in his face. Cannot see anything to be gained by that extra expense, and maybe some loss.

LOL.......do you feel better? BTW, Mine's not this new crap. Have a German and a Southgate. I also reload so the ammo expense is minimized too. When my Dad handed it down to me, what was I supposed to say?

CCCC · 01-18-2011, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

LOL.......do you feel better? BTW, Mine's not this new crap. Have a German and a Southgate. I also reload so the ammo expense is minimized too. When my Dad handed it down to me, what was I supposed to say?

If it had been me, I think would have said "Thank you very much Dad, these are very nice rifles and valuable on the market. I much appreciate your generosity".

However, I would not have felt compelled to use them. After reloading for 45 years and shooting many different cartridges, I well know the performance capabilities of various cartitridges in whatever bore they might happen to be - and also know their "smackdown" capabilities. Most Weatherby cartridges do not perform at optimum efficiency/effectiveness for their caliber.

On a more serious note, I have read cases and talked with some experts about lug stresses and failures of that bolt design - not a joking matter. Weatherby was somewhat ingenuous but his forte was marketing, and he sold the dickens out of his unique rifles. All to the good, unless a guy winds up with the bolt blown back - as have some.

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!

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!!!

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.

prostreetC-10 · 01-17-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pont406

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

New Edelbrock right out of the box. What's wrong with it? That's right.....it's an Edelbrock!

Okay......I'll bite since your photography skills are lacking. lol Is the shooter solid on one side? You are saying new carb. Please tell me what you carb you bought with a 35 shooter on it??

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

12-26-2010, 11:44 PM	#1
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, 03:07 AM	#3
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, 12:26 AM	#6
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, 09:46 AM	#7
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	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	#9
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	#10
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	#11
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	#14
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	#15
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	#20
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	#21
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

01-16-2011, 10:45 PM	#24
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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