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To QJ or not to QJ, that is the question...

Discussion in 'The Mixing shop.' started by smac, May 24, 2007.

  1. smac

    smac Active Member

    I've been told my carb is too small for my engine and have been looking at a cheap Edelbrock 750 locally ($100) All the while the original QJ is sitting on the shelf and it looks in better condition than most old OEM carbs I've seen.

    The big question: Is it likely I can successfully rebuild my QJ successfully without getting into a $2-300 Osborne job?

    At 17 years old and $3.70 a gallon gas I just cant afford all these little $2-300 upgrades, and I know the Edelbrock works...

    Thanks,
    Dan

    1984 Regal - full interior
    70 350 4v (SB code so 9:1?)
    Super Comp headers
    2.5" exhaust - X pipe - turbo mufflers
    TH350 w/ B&M shift kit and shifter
    7.5" 3.73 posi (monte SS pull)
    Edlebrock 600cfm
    HEI (OEM type)
    Holley Blue pump
    Electric fans
    PS/PB
    AC delete
    Cam and converter coming soon
     
    smac, May 24, 2007
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  2. Smartin

    Smartin antiqueautomotiveservice.com Staff Member

    Buy a $25 rebuild kit and dig in!:beer It's easy...
     
    Smartin, May 24, 2007
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  3. Schurkey

    Schurkey Silver Level contributor

    A high school kid can do a fine job with a STOCK rebuild of a non-electronic Q-jet. The experts are needed when you do modifications to the fuel curve--and you may not need that.
     
    Schurkey, May 24, 2007
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  4. Truzi

    Truzi Perpetual Student

    It's easy to rebuild a Q-jet. Keep notes, though. The first time I did it, I had parts left over. It still ran, though.
     
    Truzi, May 24, 2007
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  5. moleary

    moleary GOD Bless America

    Q-jets have a lot of little bits, balls and pieces. The first one I did in HIGH SCHOOL almost resulted in a Car B Que! Approach it with organization, no disctractions and the CORRECT kit! You will do just fine.
     
    moleary, May 24, 2007
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  6. SS-TRUCK

    SS-TRUCK Stage 1 X

    The Q-jet is the most underated carb out there . Look back to 1970 when Buick put it on the Stage 1 . That motor certainly needed plenty of fuel to make the numbers it did . So do not let anyone tell you a Q-jet will not take care of business . As far as building one , they are not as bad as some will lead you to think . So save your money for gas , buy a rebuild kit , the Q-jet book by Rowe , take time to read the book on a basic rebuild . Get a good clean work table with plenty of light and NO distractions and you will be pleasantly suprised how easy this job is .
    Good Luck .
     
    SS-TRUCK, May 25, 2007
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