[green machine]

I don't know much about Chevy engines but will a 305 quadrajet fit a 350?

[Bossman351]

It will fit any quadrajet intake from a 500 cadillac to a 455 oldsmobile to a chevy 305. My recomendation to you on that one is to throw the quadrajunk in the trash and buy an edelbrock performer and an adapter plate. Its a much simpler carb and easy to work on if you even have to. You can pretty much rebuild one without even taking it off the car.

[green machine]

the reason i wanted to know is i have one and was trying to sell it to someone but it turned out to be the wrong one he needed becuase it is an elictric carb he failed to mention what he needed the carb for...(72 custom 10 pickup)
ive never even driven a GM product except for my old Pontiac Fiero GT

[Drgnracin72]

Originally Posted by Bossman351 It will fit any quadrajet intake from a 500 cadillac to a 455 oldsmobile to a chevy 305. My recomendation to you on that one is to throw the quadrajunk in the trash and buy an edelbrock performer and an adapter plate. Its a much simpler carb and easy to work on if you even have to. You can pretty much rebuild one without even taking it off the car.

exactly throw that peice in the trash. dont pass it on to someone else. just go out and buy you a edelbrock.

[green machine]

Originally Posted by drgnracin72 Originally Posted by Bossman351 It will fit any quadrajet intake from a 500 cadillac to a 455 oldsmobile to a chevy 305. My recomendation to you on that one is to throw the quadrajunk in the trash and buy an edelbrock performer and an adapter plate. Its a much simpler carb and easy to work on if you even have to. You can pretty much rebuild one without even taking it off the car. exactly throw that peice in the trash. dont pass it on to someone else. just go out and buy you a edelbrock.

i dont need a carberator i dont have a chevy

[vfast]

when working right it's a great carb but doesn't give great MPG as a holley would..any you can rebuild it on the car as really the only thing that goes is the gasket on the pump..coarse they leak like a holley

[boone28180]

I disagree with the guy about the trendy junky carbs. The Quadrajet when handled and tuned correctly will outperform the junk-E's Most people that talk crap about then, just don't have the mechanic ability to handle them.

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by boone28180 I disagree with the guy about the trendy junky carbs. The Quadrajet when handled and tuned correctly will outperform the junk-E's Most people that talk crap about then, just don't have the mechanic ability to handle them.

Its quadrajunk...

Why waste time on a trash carb when you can get a holley for alittle bit more and not have to have a degree in phycho physics to work on the damn thing...

[boone28180]

Guys, if you want a Holley that leaks all of the time or a Junk-E disposable on there, have fun. I don't really care one way or another. I will take the performance of the Quadrajet over either of the others. Simple as that. Considering the length of time that Quadrajets have been around and the demand for them, I am obviously not alone.

[Horseshoeing]

Don't throw it away! Sell it on ebay.

[Bossman351]

Originally Posted by boone28180 Guys, if you want a Holley that leaks all of the time or a Junk-E disposable on there, have fun. I don't really care one way or another. I will take the performance of the Quadrajet over either of the others. Simple as that. Considering the length of time that Quadrajets have been around and the demand for them, I am obviously not alone.

If you cant stop a Holley from leaking or tune an Edelbrock to out perform a Quadrajet, what makes you think you can build a Quadrajet that will outperform either one? A Quadrajet is a decent carb if you cant afford another or you just need to get by but if I were looking for performance there is no way I would turn to a factory carb.

Pricewise, you can have and or tune either of the three for about the same. From a technical standpoint, I would prefer either of the 2 aftermarket carbs. Not because I dont know how to work on the QJ but b/c its soo much easier and you can get more out of one.

Also, If there is such a demand for them, let me know where b/c I have 3 pull offs and one on an old Caddillac motor that I would love to pawn off on some poor sucker.

[ChrisJ]

Originally Posted by Bossman351 Originally Posted by boone28180 Guys, if you want a Holley that leaks all of the time or a Junk-E disposable on there, have fun. I don't really care one way or another. I will take the performance of the Quadrajet over either of the others. Simple as that. Considering the length of time that Quadrajets have been around and the demand for them, I am obviously not alone. If you cant stop a Holley from leaking or tune an Edelbrock to out perform a Quadrajet, what makes you think you can build a Quadrajet that will outperform either one? A Quadrajet is a decent carb if you cant afford another or you just need to get by but if I were looking for performance there is no way I would turn to a factory carb. Pricewise, you can have and or tune either of the three for about the same. From a technical standpoint, I would prefer either of the 2 aftermarket carbs. Not because I dont know how to work on the QJ but b/c its soo much easier and you can get more out of one. Also, If there is such a demand for them, let me know where b/c I have 3 pull offs and one on an old Caddillac motor that I would love to pawn off on some poor sucker.

Same here...I think I have 4 or 5 quadrajets I will let go...I think they are in the attic somewhere...

[Horseshoeing]

ebay them! Someone is looking for them

[boone28180]

LOL

[89StangGT]

dont mean to bring the topic back from the dead, but quadrajets can be a good carb if tuned by the right person. theres a local guy in my town here who has a 81 Camaro with a PONTIAC motor in it with a Quadrajet carb that is a mid 10 second street car that he pretty much daily drives.

[REBELPONY]

I drove 2 Chubby Blazers and a Camaro in my time, and I have to say that the Quadrajet has earned a special place in my heart.

The Junk pile.

Though I agree that with the right tuning and maintenance, it can be a contender, and I was able to finagle some good numbers out of them, but WHY?

I, for one, did not enjoy having to re-adjust my carb (with that STUPID tool untill I cut the screws for a flathead) every damn weekend just to get to work the next day.
Just the slightest temp change or gasoline composure incosistancy throws the whole thing off unless you are running all of the stock air pump and tube from the manifolds to the air cleaner, etc...

They were great in their day int he stock configuration, but give me an Edelbrock any day nowadays, its just less hassle and fuss for more performance.

my $0.02...

[FaStStAnG5-0]

i have had all chevy's up until i bought my 1994 GT..... i have come across this issue many times..

anyways, i've come out hating quadrajets.. i had one on my 1967 chevy truck & with the slightest temp changes i would have to re-adjust it.. ridiculous shit.. i also had a huge problem with it vapor locking on me & i have heard that a lot of old chevy guys have the same issues.

so i just went & bought an edelbrock 600cfm... easiest & best upgrade i ever did on that truck.. my dad also had a 56 chevy with a 383 stroker & we swapped the 750 holley out for a 800 edelbrock. alos another good decision..

now, if there is a carburated vehicle at my house you either find a edelbrock or a demon sitting on the manifold...

[REBELPONY]

^^^^

Right on, Bro.