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farside847 · 08-21-2006, 01:57 PM

Didnt know if this should go in the parts forum or not...

Im thinking of getting a new rebuilt carb and didnt know if the
forum had any real good carb rebuilders? I have a 2bb now and
Im kicking around the idea of switching to a quadrajet.

Yeller68 · 08-21-2006, 04:32 PM

http://www.carbspec.com/index.htm

I recently bought a rochester 2bbl from these guys remanufactured. Only been on about a month, but so far, so good. They are local for me, but they do offer shipping.

KOOLmike · 08-22-2006, 02:57 AM

I'd always heard the horror stories about guys having to go through 6 rebuilt carbs until they finally got a good one. First rebuilt Q-jet I bought from Advance Auto Parts worked fine. I either got very lucky, or they've stepped up quality control.

bryanw1968 · 08-22-2006, 11:39 AM

Rebuilt Holley's are what you want to watch out for. Metering blocks get worped and bolts get stretched. Also, they are still sand casted carburetors so there is always a chance that there could be a small burr somewhere which makes it easier to clog. I've had a couple that I have rebuilt and they worked but I could never get them tuned as fine as I wanted. They also seemed to need constant tuning.

Running a Barry Grant speed demon with 4 corner idle adjustment, billet metering blocks and a billet base plate. Much more tunable. Have not had one problem with it.

Rebuilt Q-jets if they're done right can perform great w/o any problems.

Good luck.

67chevemall · 08-23-2006, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw1968

Rebuilt Holley's are what you want to watch out for. Metering blocks get worped and bolts get stretched. Also, they are still sand casted carburetors so there is always a chance that there could be a small burr somewhere which makes it easier to clog. I've had a couple that I have rebuilt and they worked but I could never get them tuned as fine as I wanted. They also seemed to need constant tuning.

Running a Barry Grant speed demon with 4 corner idle adjustment, billet metering blocks and a billet base plate. Much more tunable. Have not had one problem with it.

Rebuilt Q-jets if they're done right can perform great w/o any problems.

Good luck.

I agree with ALL that info!

bryanw1968 · 08-23-2006, 02:29 PM

67chevemall,

You are a very smart man indeed!!

67chevemall · 08-23-2006, 03:16 PM

Holley= simple but sh!t
Edel = relyable, they start
Grants= just buy em
Q jets = OEM,solid when new, 1000 of different models, very rebuildable
Computer FI = coasters, picture wire

My$0.02

bryanw1968 · 08-23-2006, 03:42 PM

You got me with your last description!

Coasters and picture wire!!!

Well put. Demons are not cheap but you get what you pay for.
Mine is solid.

B-dub

08-21-2006, 01:57 PM	#1
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Carb Rebuilders? Didnt know if this should go in the parts forum or not... Im thinking of getting a new rebuilt carb and didnt know if the forum had any real good carb rebuilders? I have a 2bb now and Im kicking around the idea of switching to a quadrajet. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

08-21-2006, 04:32 PM	#2
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: Carb Rebuilders? http://www.carbspec.com/index.htm I recently bought a rochester 2bbl from these guys remanufactured. Only been on about a month, but so far, so good. They are local for me, but they do offer shipping.

08-22-2006, 02:57 AM	#3
KOOLmike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Methdependence, MO Posts: 30	Re: Carb Rebuilders? I'd always heard the horror stories about guys having to go through 6 rebuilt carbs until they finally got a good one. First rebuilt Q-jet I bought from Advance Auto Parts worked fine. I either got very lucky, or they've stepped up quality control. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB 4x4

08-22-2006, 11:39 AM	#4
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Carb Rebuilders? Rebuilt Holley's are what you want to watch out for. Metering blocks get worped and bolts get stretched. Also, they are still sand casted carburetors so there is always a chance that there could be a small burr somewhere which makes it easier to clog. I've had a couple that I have rebuilt and they worked but I could never get them tuned as fine as I wanted. They also seemed to need constant tuning. Running a Barry Grant speed demon with 4 corner idle adjustment, billet metering blocks and a billet base plate. Much more tunable. Have not had one problem with it. Rebuilt Q-jets if they're done right can perform great w/o any problems. Good luck.

08-23-2006, 02:29 PM	#6
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Carb Rebuilders? 67chevemall, You are a very smart man indeed!!

08-23-2006, 03:16 PM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Carb Rebuilders? Holley= simple but sh!t Edel = relyable, they start Grants= just buy em Q jets = OEM,solid when new, 1000 of different models, very rebuildable Computer FI = coasters, picture wire My$0.02 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-23-2006, 03:42 PM	#8
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Carb Rebuilders? You got me with your last description! Coasters and picture wire!!! Well put. Demons are not cheap but you get what you pay for. Mine is solid. B-dub



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