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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

Ok guys i changed my decision on carbs ( again ). Originally it was going to be a holley DP 750 mech secondaries. Now i think am set on the quick fuel carbs, i love the way they look and they get nice reviews by eveyone. Which brings me to the question for the experts.

Q series are running roughly $100 more then the Super Street series. Seeing i know nothing about carbs, can someone explain in simpliar terms why it is better? Will the Q series be an overkill of the SS series for my application? Motor list is here
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...-383-swap.html want to average 500fwhp, eventually 150 shot down the road.

if any how much gains am i talkin between the 2? running a 1inch spacer aswell. If its 5 or 10 hp then ill go with SS, if its 5-10hp but Q series is better with throttle response etc ill prob go with that.
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

i put Q series on everything I build for people. Don't need a choke for a strip car.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:52 AM
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anymore info other then 1 has a choke and 1 doesnt?
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

I'd personally go with whichever one had annular boosters, regardless of choke option.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

Quick Fuel Carbs on Summit

seems to be alot more pricey chopping the choke off.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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would think an electric choke would be more. So Q series is no choke, SS is choke, any other differences between the 2?

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

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would think an electric choke would be more. So Q series is no choke, SS is choke, any other differences between the 2?
based on my results on summit, it costs 220 to buy a quick fuel carb w/o a choke.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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which one you look up? All the Q series i seen were 620+ and SS series 540ish.

I just dont want any downfall in parts, i went all out ( too me ) on this build rather then my original budget plan, i want a decent carb that will put a on my face
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

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which one you look up? All the Q series i seen were 620+ and SS series 540ish.

I just dont want any downfall in parts, i went all out ( too me ) on this build rather then my original budget plan, i want a decent carb that will put a on my face
Get a Q-750-AN like I did. Annular boosters are fantastic. These carbs are awesome in every way possible.



Just a picture for reference I went with the 750 on my modified 355. I think your 383 will love it.
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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

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I'd personally go with whichever one had annular boosters, regardless of choke option.
why do you know his exact combo has a weak carb signal? otherwise you're just asking him to put huge restrictions in the air flow path of his carb.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 06:59 AM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

i've read acouple post saying non choke carbs flow a tad bit better, the the flow would seem insignificant to someone. How much flow difference you talking?
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

ok, what you guys think about this one, bout to order it wanna make sure its good
http://www.quickfueltechnology.com/c...-cfm-drag.html
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

it's a nice carb, if you ever plan on going up in motor size in the future you might think about a 850
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

Well next motor is gonna be a totally different setup. Am gonna jump on the band wagon and go LSx

But back on topic, great carb? anything better for the price, overkill?
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

perfect choice, I run a 950 on my ls motor
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

done deal, thank you guys, carb ordered
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

You will love the Q-750 1 of the best carb I ever had. post some picks when you
get it set up. For my motor set up my jet size 78/89, nozzles 35/38, accelerator pumps are 30/50. I also have 2 other quick fuels carbs.


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Old Oct 31, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Re: Quick Fuel SS vs Q series

you can follow my build thread at the engine swap forums if you want, ill post up the jetting size there
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/engi...-383-swap.html
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