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==Rochester Carb specifics==
 
==Rochester Carb specifics==
 
[[Image:Rochester.jpg‎]]
 
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The Q-JET, quadrajunk, quadrapuke, whatever you want to call it- if properly tuned- is one of the best carburetors available on the market.  
 
The Q-JET, quadrajunk, quadrapuke, whatever you want to call it- if properly tuned- is one of the best carburetors available on the market.  
  
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Most rebuild kits come complete with instructions and application charts for whatever engine your working with, and you can always do what I do, hold on to the parts you didn't use before ,and use them on your next rebuild or experiment. Several companies have started making everything you need to tune the Q-jet to fit your needs, or you can buy a new carb from Edelbrock- and I do mean new, not reman- and not worry about spending all of your time in the shop.   
 
Most rebuild kits come complete with instructions and application charts for whatever engine your working with, and you can always do what I do, hold on to the parts you didn't use before ,and use them on your next rebuild or experiment. Several companies have started making everything you need to tune the Q-jet to fit your needs, or you can buy a new carb from Edelbrock- and I do mean new, not reman- and not worry about spending all of your time in the shop.   
 
[http://www.jetchip.com/ Jet Performance] also makes a great Q-jet. Their unit is a true bolt on and go product. I have used 3 of their carbs, which by the way come in stages to meet your application, and I never had to tune one of them. I bolted to the intake, and took for a test drive, and never had to tune from that moment forward. Again, if your running a nice little street engine with a little thump, you can't find a better carb, but if your getting into that monster pro=street stuff, then you need to look at carburetors that can handle the changes in vacuum circuits and the need for fuel or have a very good understanding of the tuning requirements needed to allow the Q-jet to work well under these conditions.
 
[http://www.jetchip.com/ Jet Performance] also makes a great Q-jet. Their unit is a true bolt on and go product. I have used 3 of their carbs, which by the way come in stages to meet your application, and I never had to tune one of them. I bolted to the intake, and took for a test drive, and never had to tune from that moment forward. Again, if your running a nice little street engine with a little thump, you can't find a better carb, but if your getting into that monster pro=street stuff, then you need to look at carburetors that can handle the changes in vacuum circuits and the need for fuel or have a very good understanding of the tuning requirements needed to allow the Q-jet to work well under these conditions.
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See also: [[How to Rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet 4MV Carburetor]]
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'''Quadrajet Tuning and Repair Parts'''
 
'''Quadrajet Tuning and Repair Parts'''

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