Need new carb for 455

Discussion in 'The Venerable Q-Jet' started by firstturn, Nov 15, 2015.

  1. firstturn

    firstturn Member

    I have on going issues with the original carb on my 72 Centurion that can't seem to be resolved. I put on a carb from a 73 despite the fact it has an electric choke (not that big of an issue here in Southern California) and it ran correctly. But had to put that back on the car it came off of.

    Looking for a source to buy a new/remanufactured carb for this car. I would appreciate some guidance here. Motor is completely stock.
     
    firstturn, Nov 15, 2015
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  2. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    sean Buick 76, Nov 15, 2015
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  3. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    I wouldn't give up on the original carburetor. Send it to Ken at Everyday Performance. Whatever is wrong with it can be fixed. Whatever you do, DO NOT BUY A REMANUFACTURED CARBURETOR. You are much better off getting a junkyard carburetor and having it rebuilt.
     
    LARRY70GS, Nov 15, 2015
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  4. HotRodRivi

    HotRodRivi Tomahawks sighted overseas

    A ny carb on a 70ies Pontiac usually are great. I think GM put their best Rochesters on pontiacs
     
    HotRodRivi, Dec 10, 2015
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  5. Bigpig455

    Bigpig455 Fastest of the slow....

    Talk to Ken @ Everyday - the 72 Buick carb is a GREAT Q-Jet...

    While Pontiac did plenty of wild things with Q-Jets, I like the Buick carbs the best - big bore, good idle quality.....Keep us posted..
     
    Bigpig455, Dec 12, 2015
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  6. carmantx

    carmantx Never Surrender

    carmantx, Dec 12, 2015
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