Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 07-25-2007, 06:54 PM

I want to send my carb out to have it restored cosmetically and mechanically. Who does a quality rebuild of these carbs? I have an Edelbrock installed now but I want to put my factory carb back on this fall when I get the engine (402BB) rebuilt. Thanks for your help.

6872xtc · 07-25-2007, 07:34 PM

I had SMI (Sean Murphy Induction) build mine for my 458 that has 10:1 comp, aggressive roller cam and possibly a small block carb. (I forgot what I took it off of!) The hesitation and erratic idle were gone, and driveability as well as full throttle power are great. It is the carb I sent him and it looks great.

Fastfun · 07-25-2007, 07:35 PM

Try this company. I am going to have them rebuild the carbs on my 69 Vette
(3x2)

http://customrebuiltcarbs.com/index.shtml

Pyrotechnic · 07-25-2007, 08:03 PM

I have a Holley Remanfactured Q-Jet that ran really great on my truck. Started right up every morning and had great power.

It was installed by the previous owner of the truck. I didn't even know Holley was remanufacturing Q-Jet's but whatever they did to this one, they did it right.

**special-K** · 07-25-2007, 08:07 PM

I just take mine to a local benchwork shop.But,some of these places look like they`re worth checking out for a performance motor.

**70cst** · 07-25-2007, 08:23 PM

I appreciate this info. I have been planning on fixing my truck up for a number of years but now that I have been selling off my antiques I am getting a war chest built up and I will be having the engine rebuilt this fall. That's why I want the carb done by a quality restorer. This is the year that my truck will start it's transformation into a new life.

Jim_PA · 07-25-2007, 10:30 PM

Another vote for SMI: http://www.smicarburetor.com

Sport/Truck · 07-26-2007, 08:15 AM

I’m planning on getting mine from SMI.
s/t

07-25-2007, 06:54 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I want to send my carb out to have it restored cosmetically and mechanically. Who does a quality rebuild of these carbs? I have an Edelbrock installed now but I want to put my factory carb back on this fall when I get the engine (402BB) rebuilt. Thanks for your help. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-25-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
6872xtc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Jct.,CO Posts: 59	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I had SMI (Sean Murphy Induction) build mine for my 458 that has 10:1 comp, aggressive roller cam and possibly a small block carb. (I forgot what I took it off of!) The hesitation and erratic idle were gone, and driveability as well as full throttle power are great. It is the carb I sent him and it looks great.

07-25-2007, 07:35 PM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? Try this company. I am going to have them rebuild the carbs on my 69 Vette (3x2) http://customrebuiltcarbs.com/index.shtml

07-25-2007, 08:03 PM	#4
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I have a Holley Remanfactured Q-Jet that ran really great on my truck. Started right up every morning and had great power. It was installed by the previous owner of the truck. I didn't even know Holley was remanufacturing Q-Jet's but whatever they did to this one, they did it right.

07-25-2007, 08:07 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I just take mine to a local benchwork shop.But,some of these places look like they`re worth checking out for a performance motor. __________________ "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 ~

07-25-2007, 08:23 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I appreciate this info. I have been planning on fixing my truck up for a number of years but now that I have been selling off my antiques I am getting a war chest built up and I will be having the engine rebuilt this fall. That's why I want the carb done by a quality restorer. This is the year that my truck will start it's transformation into a new life. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-25-2007, 10:30 PM	#7
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? Another vote for SMI: http://www.smicarburetor.com

07-26-2007, 08:15 AM	#8
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Q Jest Refurb...whos the best? I’m planning on getting mine from SMI. s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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