Topic: Quadrajet replacement options?
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[QUOTE=indy99] No need to stutter Tux.
[/QUOTE]
HUH?
Actually my whole system took a super dump..... it was the biggest clasp of lightning of have ever heard. (somewhere there is a Firebird burning........)
So... I reposted not knowing the original went through.
How'd ya like me fix?
Anyway let's get Adam fixed up.........
Tuxblacray 2010-03-12 13:32:07
[/QUOTE]
HUH?
Actually my whole system took a super dump..... it was the biggest clasp of lightning of have ever heard. (somewhere there is a Firebird burning........)
So... I reposted not knowing the original went through.
How'd ya like me fix?
Anyway let's get Adam fixed up.........
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So, there was a ton of activity on this thread when I first posted it. Now I have a shopping list and need confirmation from you fine folks if my list is accurate and all-inclusive, and I haven't gotten any replies.
Can anyone tell me if my list above is the one I should go with? I wanna place the order.
Thanks!
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Adam...
Your list seems pretty complete though there always seems to be little things we all forget. Get a tube of silicone sealer...if I remember correctly, Edelbrock's instructions say to use that at the rear of the intake rather than use a gasket. The instructions will tell you which they recommend.
The air cleaner may not fit without a drop base, so you can always re-use your original and sell the free one on Ebay if nothing else. If you do use the Edelbrock air cleaner, there's probably a punch out area on the bottom to run an EGR hose to, but the 2101 Performer manifold is a non-EGR intake anyway.
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When I purchased my car it had a edelbrock on it with a performer intake, it always ran rich,rebuilt once and still ran rich. I have a old school mechanic that works on my car, that has been in the business for years, told me to get rid of that junk and purchase a new Q-jet that originally came with the car. I ordered a new 750cfm from jet performance, once it was installed i could not believe the difference. 
He had always worked with these carbs and told me if they are properly tweeked, they are very good carbs.
I think it all comes down to is how all these carbs are set, you really need to know what you are doing.
He had always worked with these carbs and told me if they are properly tweeked, they are very good carbs.
I think it all comes down to is how all these carbs are set, you really need to know what you are doing.
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make sure you put some silicone on your intake bolts.
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He had always worked with these carbs and told me if they are properly tweeked, they are very good carbs.
I think it all comes down to is how all these carbs are set, you really need to know what you are doing.[/QUOTE]
NOW you tell me!
Well, too late. Stuff will be here tomorrow. Maybe start the install this weekend. 
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make sure you put some silicone on your intake bolts.
[/QUOTE]Yeah, I'm gonna have to somehow remember to pick up that and some 3/8" fuel line hose and in-line fuel filter.
What is the purpose of the silicone?
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Good tip from Ben, Adam. The silicone or permetex will keep the oil from seeping through the bolt holes.
Hey, if ya wanna send me a flight ticket I'd be glad ta come up and help ya.
Hey, if ya wanna send me a flight ticket I'd be glad ta come up and help ya.
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