Edelbrock Carb 1404 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HatGuy · 05-13-2005, 08:57 AM

This week end I'll get HEI, new plugs and wires.
The next step is carb and intake. I need sugestions.
Pure stock 350

blazerparts · 05-13-2005, 10:09 AM

1406's on both mine.........no probs so far.

teamradrz1 · 05-13-2005, 11:28 AM

Agreed, Edelbrock 600 electric choke, no problems and a pretty good price to boot!

Cethern · 05-13-2005, 11:45 AM

You can't go wrong with a 1406 and a performer intake.

71jimmy · 05-13-2005, 12:23 PM

How do they handle offroad at angles?

teamradrz1 · 05-13-2005, 01:38 PM

They have an offroad spring kit, I have not had any problems with mine and I was running my truck on the Dunes with some serious inclines with no problems but if it is 4X4 I recommend getting the kit cinch to install.

Cethern · 05-13-2005, 02:20 PM

The one I had on my 83K5 worked great. But adding the offroad kit is a good idea.

vtblazer · 05-13-2005, 04:38 PM

Never cared for the performer intakes personally, think their overated.
The Edelbrock carbs run okay but I like the way a real/original Carter AFB runs better.
All depends on the set up though...

teamradrz1 · 05-14-2005, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Never cared for the performer intakes personally, think their overated.
The Edelbrock carbs run okay but I like the way a real/original Carter AFB runs better.
All depends on the set up though...

Are they not the same carb? I always thought it was a carter AFB with edelbrocks name on it they look identicle.

vtblazer · 05-14-2005, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teamradrz1

Are they not the same carb? I always thought it was a carter AFB with edelbrocks name on it they look identicle.

Yes, Edlebrock took over making the carb but as I understand it, they made some 'improvements' in the hopes of better mileage.
If you get the two side by side, there's noticable differences.

I have two blazers, pretty much the same set up, motor/gears ect...one has a Edlebrock carb and a Performer manifold, the other has a Carter carb and a Holley Contender manifold.
The one running the Carter/Holley set up IMO runs way better and has more seat of the pants power to it, better response too.
Changing over the first one to a Carter/Holley street dominator set up soon.
It's sitting on the bench waiting for me to get the time.

HatGuy · 05-14-2005, 11:47 PM

wingman · 05-15-2005, 10:03 PM

Hey while were on the topic, has anyone had any experience with the edelbrock thunder avs off road (or whatever its name is). My buddy has a 650 one he is willing to sell me cheap since it was too small for his motor. Any goods or bads, im guessing anyhting is better they my q-jet.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-16-2005, 05:51 AM

Wingman: I have no operational experience with the AVS, but I hear they are OK. I picked up a Carter AVS and ran the numbers on the stovebolt site and some one came back that mine was for a Mopar 440 big block. "AVS" means adjustable vacuum secondary.

05-13-2005, 08:57 AM	#1
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Edelbrock Carb 1404 This week end I'll get HEI, new plugs and wires. The next step is carb and intake. I need sugestions. Pure stock 350 __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 05-13-2005 at 08:59 AM.

05-13-2005, 10:09 AM	#2
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	1406's on both mine.........no probs so far. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

05-13-2005, 11:28 AM	#3
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	Agreed, Edelbrock 600 electric choke, no problems and a pretty good price to boot! __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

05-13-2005, 11:45 AM	#4
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	You can't go wrong with a 1406 and a performer intake. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

05-13-2005, 12:23 PM	#5
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	How do they handle offroad at angles? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

05-13-2005, 01:38 PM	#6
teamradrz1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham, OR 97080 Posts: 499	They have an offroad spring kit, I have not had any problems with mine and I was running my truck on the Dunes with some serious inclines with no problems but if it is 4X4 I recommend getting the kit cinch to install. __________________ 1971 Chevy Blazer CST 4X4 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 2007 Avalanche 4X4

05-13-2005, 02:20 PM	#7
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	The one I had on my 83K5 worked great. But adding the offroad kit is a good idea. __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

05-13-2005, 04:38 PM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Never cared for the performer intakes personally, think their overated. The Edelbrock carbs run okay but I like the way a real/original Carter AFB runs better. All depends on the set up though...

05-14-2005, 11:47 PM	#11
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	__________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

05-15-2005, 10:03 PM	#12
wingman Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 41	Hey while were on the topic, has anyone had any experience with the edelbrock thunder avs off road (or whatever its name is). My buddy has a 650 one he is willing to sell me cheap since it was too small for his motor. Any goods or bads, im guessing anyhting is better they my q-jet.

05-16-2005, 05:51 AM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,270	Wingman: I have no operational experience with the AVS, but I hear they are OK. I picked up a Carter AVS and ran the numbers on the stovebolt site and some one came back that mine was for a Mopar 440 big block. "AVS" means adjustable vacuum secondary. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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