is there an alternative to the cc quadrajet besides rochester??????
theres gotta be something.

 

Why?

There's not. Not at least, if you have to retain the computer control.

 

If you want a CC carb, there is no alternative (except for aftermarket rebuilds).

If you want CC/EST ignition, theoretically you could hook up an external TPS to a non-CC carb and "fool" the ECM into thinking it's a CC carb. But, nobody has reported having successfully done that to my knowledge.

 

Its been done with the TBI ECMs. Retain the ECM and run a carb in place of the TBI. Theoretically, all youd have to do is substitute a resistor network (or an actual TPS) for the TPS and fool the ECM into thinking the throttle is always open. It should be able to work properly (SA wise, anyway) so long as teh MAP and all other sensors external to the carb are maintained.

 

just rip all the computer crap out, all the wiring, throw an edelbrock on there, get a full MSD ignition setup or HEI, and last but not least a painless wiring harness.. costs about carb=$250, MSD ignition=$600-$700, Painless wiring harness=$400, Labor=FREEE dont be a lazy *** and do it yourself, its PAINLESS
BTW, this is what i did

 

Why would you need to buy a $400 new harness to not use the computer?? You just take all the wires coming from the passenger side and not use them.

 

And don't forget to take out the pesky check engine light bulb.

 

Ewww!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

well when i was restoring my car, it caught on fire and i had to trash the factory harness.. i have no experience with the factory harness, so i just said replace it..

i only said edelbrock for gas mileage.. i dont know what this guy wants out of his car.. and i have a mighty demon myself.. edelbrocks dont really work well with 260* duration.. @.050".. i had good mid-high range power (w/ highest jets available) but low end sucked ***.. with the mighty demon, i have power all around..

 

any carb will give you the same gas milage as long as its built the same (jetting and cfm airflow etc) edelbrock is junk imo (carbs at least), ive never used one but thats all i hear about them and ive tried to tune a friends car with one and that was a waste of time, i've used only holley and they never failed me. but anyways back to the topic...just remove the computer stuff, throw an HEI dist and a holley on it and call it a day

 

Keep the CC carb, run just as well, and use your money for things that make a difference.

 

well said

worry about more important things


unless you have lots of cash laying around to burn or lot of time on your hands, etc

otherwise youll just get yourself into a mess

most likely

good luck