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Offline Loren At 65GS

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Quadrajet carb
« on: September 06, 2009, 05:29:55 PM »
What was the quadrajet carb used on?
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2009, 11:21:57 PM »
Loren,

I was going to give a smart aleck answer, but assuming you mean as it relates to nailheads and GS's. It was used on some 66 Skylark GS cars as I understand, and Riviera.
I saw a 66 Riv with the Quadrajet carb and intake still on it at French Lake years ago, but the air cleaner was missing. Should have got it.

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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2009, 11:37:43 PM »
#7026240 is one of the first ones. 66 Buick 425 W/O air.
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2009, 11:52:53 PM »
The Q-jet was first used on 1966 425's and a very few '66 Skylark GS's with the 340 hp 401 cid option....only136 of those. Guess where one of them is! :D

There's a $75 Q-jet intake in Wisconsin if someone needs one. that's a great buy!:
http://wausau.craigslist.org/pts/1317218815.html
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2009, 08:01:36 AM »
Ok... figured Walt would come through on this one.
Came up with a chrome aircleaner.Real nice piece,no damage,great chrome....... doesn't fit the AFB. :o
So do I alter the aircleaner , come up with the manifold and carb, or ....?. :-\
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2009, 09:42:24 AM »
Loren,I would not alter that air cleaner.Look for the correct carb and intake first.
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2009, 10:37:36 AM »
Quote from: la65gs on September 07, 2009, 08:01:36 AM
......Came up with a chrome aircleaner......
Loren



You can buy a cheapo plastic air cleaner adapter. ala Mr Gasket.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Mr.+Gasket/720/2082/10002/-1

If anyone needs to go the other way and install a small-opening air cleaner on a larger carb, just make up a spacer ring from 1/8 alum, about 1/2" high. The air cleaner will sit nicely on the ring.
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2009, 11:50:00 AM »
I'm leaning towards changing the intake and carb , Tom.
As far as using a spacer, the point where the carb and aircleaner meet is allready 3/4" different. Making it taller if on an AFB then the correct aircleaner.
So.... about that intake. Any contact info? ;D

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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2010, 09:15:43 PM »
Loren
You will not be disappointed with the Q-jet!  Best running stock nailhead setup in my opinion.
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Re: Quadrajet carb
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2010, 09:32:43 PM »
Pat,
Good to hear that from you.
I found the intake and have it .
Talked with Carmen, he can take care of the carb for me.
I do realize that this setup is not correct for a '65, but for now I can live with it. The aircleaner is really nice.
I have a like new '65 aircleaner for chrome plating in the future.

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 63 Riviera

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