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04-21-2003, 12:29 AM
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Best Choice for Carb
Any recommendations on carbs? I am rebuilding the engine for my 72 Blazer... 350 with AT. Looking for good performance but also reliability.....
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04-21-2003, 12:30 AM
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Location: Redding,CA...USA
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edelbrock 1406
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04-21-2003, 01:52 AM
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I second the 1406. I've had mine on for a week or two now and I have no regrets. Oh boy do I love the electric choke! lol
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04-21-2003, 03:31 AM
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i hate my 1406. it'a picky piece o crap. i think i got a bad one though. i'm more partial to q-jets. i would recommend one if you don't want to tune a q-jet though. they are decent.
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04-21-2003, 07:56 AM
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I had a bad one too, I guess it's just the luck of the draw. I've always had good luck with Holleys, I'm running them in 2 of my vehicles now.
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04-21-2003, 08:09 AM
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Carter AFB. Some Edelbrocks are Carters, but I'm not sure about the 1405 listed. If you can't have injection, this is the best way to go. Easily tuned.
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04-21-2003, 08:27 AM
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I have a speed demon on my zz4 motor and it is great,it is what I would recomend to anyone buying a new carb.
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04-21-2003, 09:48 AM
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Edelbrock 1406 too.
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04-21-2003, 10:08 AM
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I've never had any problems with my 1406, but if I could afford EFI, I'd have it on my 350.
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04-21-2003, 10:10 AM
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Spank 'em if you got 'em!
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I vote for 1406. I have one and it even says CARTER on the side. It is some what of a lean design though. If you want more CFMs the next model up would be a better choice.
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04-21-2003, 10:25 AM
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I have a Q Jest on my 402BB and so far so good.
  
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04-21-2003, 11:16 AM
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I really like the Demon carbs the best.
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04-21-2003, 12:38 PM
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Location: Central MN
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If you want the best performance and dont mind adjusting / messing with it to get it just right - Q Jet.
If you want decent gas mileage and just put it on and don't mess with it - Edelbrock 1406 (w/ .098 primary).
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04-21-2003, 12:45 PM
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Ya I have a 1406 too. It seems good to me
I heard demons are the ultimate tho, prolly not as easy to use tho
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04-21-2003, 01:08 PM
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Location: East Central, MO
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Just went and bought another Holley this morning. I have the Truck Avenger but have never got it to run right. Holley said to send it back and they would send me a new Street Avenger. The one I got this morning is to hold me over till I get the new one.
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04-21-2003, 01:23 PM
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Edelbrock 1406, I will NEVER buy another Holley..
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04-21-2003, 11:56 PM
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Location: Central Kansas
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I appreciate all the responses.... sounds like the 1406 is coming out on top!!!
Thanks to all..... |
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