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Slick71 · 05-28-2002, 04:39 PM

I was told that Edelbrock and Carter were very similar carbs. Has anyone ever used an Edelbrock? I'm thinking of switching to one from a Carter.

**Desert Rat** · 05-28-2002, 04:42 PM

They are basically the same carb,do you have a newer Carter,or is it a old one?i think the Carter is 625cfm,and Edelbrock is 600,i wouldnt switch if theres nothing wrong with yours,they virtually are the same with a different sticker.the new ones are made by Weber

68 Suburban · 05-28-2002, 04:44 PM

I love my edelbrock 1406

Slick71 · 05-28-2002, 04:48 PM

The Carter is about 6 years old. It just spits and sputters when cold. I picked up a newer Edelbrock for 50 bucks and thought I might try it out.

Brian19692 · 05-28-2002, 06:27 PM

I just rebuilt my edelbrock a few weeks ago. kit was about $35 if I remember right and they are a very simple carb. Runs great now.

BLAZERMAN · 05-28-2002, 06:44 PM

Summit racing, is a very good source for tune up kits and parts for these carbs.

Longhorn Man · 05-28-2002, 07:28 PM

Very few parts are not the same. Most everything is interchaingable...even top and bottom 1/2.
If you already have the carb, slap it on. If you don't like the way it acts, you always have the Carter to rebuild. They are way easy.

bigjimzlll · 05-28-2002, 08:09 PM

dont forget the most important part...the edelbrock is CHROME...

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 05-28-2002, 10:09 PM

Yeah, on the side of my Eldebrock 1406 it says Weber! ??

BADA$$69 · 05-28-2002, 10:31 PM

I used an Edelbrock for about a year and never had a problem.

dion · 05-28-2002, 10:52 PM

I've used the 1406 for about a year now and it's great. Around town and hauling ass on the Highway.

70c10 · 05-29-2002, 01:15 PM

I have the Carter AFB 625 and love it. No probs yet!

Blue68 · 05-30-2002, 02:51 PM

Only problem I've ever had since swapping to the Edelbrok 1406 was it spit and sputtered. But that was operator error. I let the truck sit for several months and the gas went bad.

I removed the carb a shot a little (actually a lot of) B12 and a drained gas tank later, it ran like new.

05-28-2002, 04:39 PM	#1
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Edelbrock carbs. I was told that Edelbrock and Carter were very similar carbs. Has anyone ever used an Edelbrock? I'm thinking of switching to one from a Carter. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

05-28-2002, 04:44 PM	#3
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I love my edelbrock 1406 __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-28-2002, 04:48 PM	#4
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	The Carter is about 6 years old. It just spits and sputters when cold. I picked up a newer Edelbrock for 50 bucks and thought I might try it out. __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com

05-28-2002, 06:27 PM	#5
Brian19692 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 188	I just rebuilt my edelbrock a few weeks ago. kit was about $35 if I remember right and they are a very simple carb. Runs great now. __________________ 67 short 2wd. FOR SALE 69 long box w/72 grill 69 Camaro 327 4-speed Des Moines, Iowa

05-28-2002, 06:44 PM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,829	Summit racing, is a very good source for tune up kits and parts for these carbs. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

05-28-2002, 04:42 PM	#2
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	They are basically the same carb,do you have a newer Carter,or is it a old one?i think the Carter is 625cfm,and Edelbrock is 600,i wouldnt switch if theres nothing wrong with yours,they virtually are the same with a different sticker.the new ones are made by Weber

05-28-2002, 07:28 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Very few parts are not the same. Most everything is interchaingable...even top and bottom 1/2. If you already have the carb, slap it on. If you don't like the way it acts, you always have the Carter to rebuild. They are way easy.

05-28-2002, 08:09 PM	#8
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	dont forget the most important part...the edelbrock is CHROME... __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

05-28-2002, 10:09 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Yeah, on the side of my Eldebrock 1406 it says Weber! ?? __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

05-28-2002, 10:31 PM	#10
BADA$$69 Walking accident Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laurens, SC Posts: 200	I used an Edelbrock for about a year and never had a problem. __________________ Laurens, SC 69 C10 W/350 & 700R4 89 Mustang GT

05-28-2002, 10:52 PM	#11
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	I've used the 1406 for about a year now and it's great. Around town and hauling ass on the Highway. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

05-29-2002, 01:15 PM	#12
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I have the Carter AFB 625 and love it. No probs yet! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

05-30-2002, 02:51 PM	#13
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Only problem I've ever had since swapping to the Edelbrok 1406 was it spit and sputtered. But that was operator error. I let the truck sit for several months and the gas went bad. I removed the carb a shot a little (actually a lot of) B12 and a drained gas tank later, it ran like new. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.



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