rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

[KurtS]

I'm wanting to buy a rebuilt quadrajet and am looking for a reliable company to purchase from, or who should I avoid. So far I'm considering National Carburetors or i-5automotive. Would like to go with a company that actually tests the carb on a flow bench or live engine. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JustJason]

Re: rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

Honestly. Buy a new Edelbrock over a remanufactured Qjet.

 

[LAC_STS]

Re: rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

Honestly. Buy a new Edelbrock over a remanufactured Qjet.

I second that.

Most of the time the new Edelbrock is bolt it on and go.

 

[KurtS]

Re: rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

I'm already set up for a spreadbore and not looking to replace my intake manifold. I've always heard to stay away from the square to spreadbore adapters.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

I'm already set up for a spreadbore and not looking to replace my intake manifold. I've always heard to stay away from the square to spreadbore adapters.

I'll give a contradictory opinion. I've done it. It works. And talk about easy tuning! Only difference is I used a spreadbore to square adapter because I mounted the E-Brock on top. :smile:

 

[JustJason]

Re: rebuilt quadrajet recommendation

The edelbrock adaptor is excellent.
Amazon.com: Edelbrock 2696 Four-Hole Square-Bore to Spread-Bore Carburetor Adapter: Automotive

Both are fine carbs. But if you are a DIY'er the edelbrock is going to be much easier to dial in for you. You have to be a carb guy (and ideally go through many many trainings on them) to fully understand a qjet.