MetallicaWolfe

Ok Ive seen all these posts about ooo keep your quadrajet blah blah blah far superior computer controlled if tuned right. My *** =] Ive had mine rebuilt 2-3 times & its always been junk. I'm sick of it =p

So now that I bought a edlebrock 1406, I need to know what I need to do to basically go from cc to non cc without screwing anything up etc You get my point xD I heard you need to change distributer and what not, so how will this affect my 700r4, is there anything else I need to do?

Btw my car gets like 8mpg, actually I'm pretty sure just under that, partial transmission & the horrible quadrajet, & my cars basically all stock

Project-RS

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im doing the same thing but with a twist. check my pics in my profile, and if you like pm me and i can tell you what i did

MetallicaWolfe

Haha ok, messaged you, so anyone else? xD

Sonix

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Ugh, ok ok, i'll admit i'm a fan of the Q-jet - but the non-cc version. They are simpler. Computer controlled carbs scare me.
But if you're going to "upgrade" your quadrajet, at least make it an upgrade eh? There's a list of carbs that are BETTER than a q-jet (and i'm a q-jet fan, but i'll admit there is improvements out there) -- an Edelbrock is NOT a better carb. A holley, Demon, etc are going to be better. But this Edelbrock will just be more of a headache.


Here's what you need to do though:

- You will need a non computer controlled distributor. $100 off summit for a base model. I'd recommend you get a re-curving kit too
- You didn't have the foresight to mention which transmission you have. If you have a stickshift, no worries, if you have an automatic - then you need a way to control your lockup / kickdown. To be honest, I forget which it is, since I never had to deal with it...

I think that's the main two things. You can then remove your computer in your car and pretty much throw it away. Pull your check engine light, and throw away your O2 sensor, they're decorations now.

Project-RS

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i gave him the part number for the lockup sonix. so thats solved. im doing the same non ecu setup but tunnel ram

MetallicaWolfe

Yes I did, I said a 700r4 which is automatic, duh lol

Project-RS

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for your wire harness (ecu, passenger side wires in the fender area) all those can be pulled, but take your time and dont pull the wrong ones. i hope your writing this down.....lol

MetallicaWolfe

Hahaha, I'm learning slowly

Project-RS

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your in good hands here. distributor from summitracing part number SUM-850001R. 90.00 is a great deal. i had that one in my old 85 camaro. made for non ecu setups

MetallicaWolfe

Wrong, anything is better than my quadrajunk =]

Project-RS

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any other info you need?

87WS6

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No, Edlebrock carbs really aren't. Trust me I've got one and it sucks.

five7kid

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And the Zen master said, "We'll see."

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i just threw one (edelcrock) in the garbage if that makes you feel differently, was a 750 but same crap

87WS6

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That's where mine will be headed as soon as I can. Too many projects going on and it isn't as if that car is a daily driver or anything. The thing isn't that old and the throttle blades stick on it.

not one

thinking about tossing mine and using a holley. can't get the damn thing dialed in.

camaro350z28

ive got a distributor i will sell you... used on my 85 when i had switched to a demon carb

stroker_SS

Well, what have or haven't you tried changing. What is your "method" of tuning, wideband,02,1/4mi track, or the good old butt dyno.

There is no reason outside of mechanical failure where one carb(edelbrock) is harder to tune(within reason) than another.

Is your ignition in good order, how about fuel supply(mechanical,electric, gravity fed-j/k).

I'm sick of hearing excuses because Brand A is junk but Brand B will cure cancer.

I like holley myself, it's what I use, what I know very well. When I was DD'ing my camaro I got 21/13 mpg infront of a th-350/3.23's and I wasn't nice to it. I don't even have a choke but I have no problems firing it up first try on a cool michigan mornings.

Enough Q-jet and Edelbrock is crap just because you don't know how to tune them, I have SEEN edelbrock inducted vehicles(454 4x4 chevy 2500) TEAR stuff up.

To the OP, I don't care how many times something is rebuilt, if it is not rebuilt correctly it is going to come out crappy. Have somebody that KNOWS qjets rebuild it and then let THEM tune it, I guarantee you will be satisfied.

EDIT: If you have the patience not only let them tune it, let them TEACH YOU how to tune it, as Al Einstein said, there is NO knowledge that is not power!

Apeiron

Even when you rebuilt it correctly, it's not going to make a difference if it's not actually the problem.

Project-RS

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i have 2 holley 600's. i might go to edelbrock ones. i had nothing wrong with my old edelbrock carb on my 85 years ago

stroker_SS

SO true!

not one

i agree with what you said, and i'm not saying that edelbrock is junk. all i was saying is that its not working for my combo and as i already have a holley i'd see if that worked any better.

quad454

Passenger side harness contains blue and green backup wires to transmission with 5 speed tranny!

chrisblazzer89

looking to do the same what is the part number for the tranny fix? and will this work Vhttp://www.summitracing.com/parts.aspx?sku=MSD-8362&rtype=1?

oguin_studking

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What was that part #? And CHRISBLAZZER I got that dist. im hopeing it'll work 4 me.

duckmanquacker

I will gladly take you cc quads from you if your going to throw them away