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TC70C10 · 06-19-2003, 01:19 PM

Anyone running a 1406 performer? I'd like to know how it does 4 wheeling up and down hills etc.

DirtyLarry · 06-19-2003, 03:17 PM

I am running a 1405 which is the same carb as the 1406 (600 cfm) but with a manual choke on my new big block in my 78’ K10. 600 cfm is not nearly big enough for the big block I just bolted in the truck a few weeks ago but I am going to plunk down a couple hundred more bucks for a 750 cfm since I am swapping on fuel injection this winter. I also run an Edlebrock 1407 750 cfm on my big block 396 in my 68’ GMC. Both of them are fine carburetors if you like carburetors. I am starting to retrofit fuel injection on all of my toys for reliably and added performance of EFI.

These performer series carburetors are awesome but are pretty quirkily when off-roading as they tend to flood very easy. Edlebrock has a cheap and easy to install off-road kit for the performer series to correct this. The part number is EDL-1465 and I think the kit is under $30 through Summit.

TC70C10 · 06-19-2003, 04:02 PM

How about 1469. That's what Advance has listed for a high performance float kit. comes with 2 floats.?? I'll get my buddy to check his summit catalog.

Thanks for the advice

PHOENIX · 06-20-2003, 11:31 AM

I needed a new carb for my emissions controlled and tested 1983 c10. I bought the edelbrock 1904 q-jet after 3-4 members recommended it. I bought the carb threw it on, tuned it, and its been running great ever since. Engine runs great. If you are interested in a q-jet I would go with the edelbrock, its a nice carb and others could back me up. It is pricy though.

06-19-2003, 01:19 PM	#1
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	Edelbrock vs. q-jet Anyone running a 1406 performer? I'd like to know how it does 4 wheeling up and down hills etc. __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

06-19-2003, 03:17 PM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	I am running a 1405 which is the same carb as the 1406 (600 cfm) but with a manual choke on my new big block in my 78’ K10. 600 cfm is not nearly big enough for the big block I just bolted in the truck a few weeks ago but I am going to plunk down a couple hundred more bucks for a 750 cfm since I am swapping on fuel injection this winter. I also run an Edlebrock 1407 750 cfm on my big block 396 in my 68’ GMC. Both of them are fine carburetors if you like carburetors. I am starting to retrofit fuel injection on all of my toys for reliably and added performance of EFI. These performer series carburetors are awesome but are pretty quirkily when off-roading as they tend to flood very easy. Edlebrock has a cheap and easy to install off-road kit for the performer series to correct this. The part number is EDL-1465 and I think the kit is under $30 through Summit. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

06-19-2003, 04:02 PM	#3
TC70C10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Harvest, AL 35749 Posts: 337	How about 1469. That's what Advance has listed for a high performance float kit. comes with 2 floats.?? I'll get my buddy to check his summit catalog. Thanks for the advice __________________ 1981 K5 Blazer 305, 4spd, 4x4, 4" Lift, custom bumpers, Warn 9.5 Ti Winch 1995 T10 Blazer 4.3L 4x4 (Son's) 2004 GMC Envoy 4.2L 2WD 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab Z71 4x4 5.3L 240 Fun Finder Travel Trailer Harvest, AL 35749

06-20-2003, 11:31 AM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I needed a new carb for my emissions controlled and tested 1983 c10. I bought the edelbrock 1904 q-jet after 3-4 members recommended it. I bought the carb threw it on, tuned it, and its been running great ever since. Engine runs great. If you are interested in a q-jet I would go with the edelbrock, its a nice carb and others could back me up. It is pricy though. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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