Where did you get your new Q-jet? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

K2Orion · 07-05-2010, 02:05 PM

When I bought my truck it had an edelbrock 1406 on it. Its giving me problems and I want to go back to a Q-jet. I looked at the Jet stage 2 Q-jet but $450 is a little out of my budget. I know there are guys out there building quality carbs for a fraction of what JET sells them for.

So where did you get yours?

And I'm not opposed to a DIY. But I don't have a good core and haven't seen one in a yard around here for a while. And I would need more than a standard rebuild kit since my truck has the standard cam/intake/header upgrades. So I am considering a new one.

71 super · 07-05-2010, 02:20 PM

Jet is ok but a little over-rated in my opinion. When I built my bb truck, I sent the original carb to them with all of the engine specs to custom tailor the carb to my specific combo. I had taken te carb apart before sending it to them and recorded what was there. carb came back ran ok, about them same as before. After two years started having accelerator pump issues, so I pulled it apart, other than sealing the well plugs and some small tweeks- brass float instead of composite, everything was the same. $400 wasted in my opinion. I bought a unit from guy in alabama on ebay, carb was correct date etc. etc. and recolored for $250. It has given no problems and it looks like I will be getting another from him for the 4x4. think it is the carb doc or something of the sort on ebay.

Jayss109 · 07-05-2010, 02:42 PM

Sean Murphy Induction FTW! They do fantastic work, and will built it however you want.

J

Lee H · 07-05-2010, 04:55 PM

OK, You stated that "I know there are guys out there building quality carbs for a fraction of what JET sells them for" Who are they? BTW, Sean Murphy Induction is one of the best, not cheap. Also Cliff's High Performance is another great one.

vectorit · 07-05-2010, 05:01 PM

I got mine from these guys: http://www.carb-x.com/index.php/vmchk/Chevrolet-Trucks

I've been running the same Q jet on my engine for the last 10 years with out any problems.

Nothing fancy, just a solid rebuilt Q jet for a decent price.

Shyguy · 07-05-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

I got mine from these guys: http://www.carb-x.com/index.php/vmchk/Chevrolet-Trucks

I've been running the same Q jet on my engine for the last 10 years with out any problems.

Nothing fancy, just a solid rebuilt Q jet for a decent price.

Thank you for the link. Sure looks like a good source for a Q-jet and the price is good.

Wrenchbender Ret · 07-05-2010, 06:07 PM

I buy cores at the swap meet or pick it yourself lots for $5-25. I put a kit in them & have a great carb for $50-75.

red71cheyenne · 07-05-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

I buy cores at the swap meet or pick it yourself lots for $5-25. I put a kit in them & have a great carb for $50-75.

How do you get them to work right? I tried rebuilding mine twice and couldn't get it to work for crap. Replaced the accelerator pump, set the float everything. I finally got tired of it and got an Edelbrock.

Shyguy · 07-05-2010, 08:05 PM

I have a Q-jet and the problem I am having with it is if it sets a day or so the truck will not start without hitting it with starting fluid.

At first I thought it may have been a fuel pump problem, but I replaced the engine and put the carb on it with the same problem.

Supposedly the Q-jet was rebuilt just before I bought the truck a few years ago.

**truckdude239** · 07-05-2010, 08:33 PM

i got mine from http://www.carburetorexchange.com/ will not buy another they had expoly in alot of hole and jet spots ont eh secondires has a life time warranty but i was not impressed with the carb. i stayed on the truck about about 6 months and it sitting in the bed right now i got another qjet that aguy that races out here built for me and so far it has been great

capev86 · 07-05-2010, 09:33 PM

http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/parts.html

there you go...

CE20934 · 07-05-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by capev86

http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/parts.html

there you go...

That's where I got my kit from. Cliff called me a couple days later to double check my specs. Aside from the usual rebuild stuff (float, accelerator pump, gaskets, etc.), I also ordered new jets, primary rods, and idle tubes from him. He also has a book that came in mighty handy when I did finally start refurbishing that carb.

(I know I sound like a shill, but his site is definitely worth checking out.)

tcb-1 · 07-05-2010, 10:41 PM

Cliffs performance here. bought a correct date coded 4mv off the 'bay for $25. his quote for a complete rebuild and set up for my specific application was approximately $250. he's busy, so turn around isn't going to be overnight.

K2Orion · 07-07-2010, 09:44 PM

Cliffs looks good but I guess I would have to supply a core, right?
Anybody else?

tcb-1 · 07-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K2Orion

Cliffs looks good but I guess I would have to supply a core, right?
Anybody else?

scaring up a core won't be a sweat. they are all over the place at swapmeets, cl, and ebay. bet you could find a decent core for under 30 bones.

many, many folks ditched them for supposedly "easier to set up" carbs. but a correctly tuned Q runs strong and gets very good gas mileage when your foot's not in it. I want to run a completely bone stock engine compartment, and my Q will be look right at home in there.

on the other hand, LMC does sell reman. 4mv Q's for $300, fyi.

Hubscrub · 07-07-2010, 10:35 PM

i agree the q-jets should be easy to find and around here they are not to much $ my dad swears by them, just get you a good rebuilder and you should be good to go

07-05-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Where did you get your new Q-jet? When I bought my truck it had an edelbrock 1406 on it. Its giving me problems and I want to go back to a Q-jet. I looked at the Jet stage 2 Q-jet but $450 is a little out of my budget. I know there are guys out there building quality carbs for a fraction of what JET sells them for. So where did you get yours? And I'm not opposed to a DIY. But I don't have a good core and haven't seen one in a yard around here for a while. And I would need more than a standard rebuild kit since my truck has the standard cam/intake/header upgrades. So I am considering a new one.

07-05-2010, 02:20 PM	#2
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? Jet is ok but a little over-rated in my opinion. When I built my bb truck, I sent the original carb to them with all of the engine specs to custom tailor the carb to my specific combo. I had taken te carb apart before sending it to them and recorded what was there. carb came back ran ok, about them same as before. After two years started having accelerator pump issues, so I pulled it apart, other than sealing the well plugs and some small tweeks- brass float instead of composite, everything was the same. $400 wasted in my opinion. I bought a unit from guy in alabama on ebay, carb was correct date etc. etc. and recolored for $250. It has given no problems and it looks like I will be getting another from him for the 4x4. think it is the carb doc or something of the sort on ebay. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

07-05-2010, 02:42 PM	#3
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? Sean Murphy Induction FTW! They do fantastic work, and will built it however you want. J __________________ Cadillac Powered

07-05-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? OK, You stated that "I know there are guys out there building quality carbs for a fraction of what JET sells them for" Who are they? BTW, Sean Murphy Induction is one of the best, not cheap. Also Cliff's High Performance is another great one. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-05-2010, 05:01 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? I got mine from these guys: http://www.carb-x.com/index.php/vmchk/Chevrolet-Trucks I've been running the same Q jet on my engine for the last 10 years with out any problems. Nothing fancy, just a solid rebuilt Q jet for a decent price. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-05-2010, 06:07 PM	#7
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? I buy cores at the swap meet or pick it yourself lots for $5-25. I put a kit in them & have a great carb for $50-75.

07-05-2010, 08:05 PM	#9
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? I have a Q-jet and the problem I am having with it is if it sets a day or so the truck will not start without hitting it with starting fluid. At first I thought it may have been a fuel pump problem, but I replaced the engine and put the carb on it with the same problem. Supposedly the Q-jet was rebuilt just before I bought the truck a few years ago. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

07-05-2010, 08:33 PM	#10
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? i got mine from http://www.carburetorexchange.com/ will not buy another they had expoly in alot of hole and jet spots ont eh secondires has a life time warranty but i was not impressed with the carb. i stayed on the truck about about 6 months and it sitting in the bed right now i got another qjet that aguy that races out here built for me and so far it has been great __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-05-2010, 09:33 PM	#11
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/parts.html there you go...

07-05-2010, 10:41 PM	#13
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? Cliffs performance here. bought a correct date coded 4mv off the 'bay for $25. his quote for a complete rebuild and set up for my specific application was approximately $250. he's busy, so turn around isn't going to be overnight. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 07-05-2010 at 10:42 PM.

07-07-2010, 09:44 PM	#14
K2Orion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 75	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? Cliffs looks good but I guess I would have to supply a core, right? Anybody else?

07-07-2010, 10:35 PM	#16
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Where did you get your new Q-jet? i agree the q-jets should be easy to find and around here they are not to much $ my dad swears by them, just get you a good rebuilder and you should be good to go __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14



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