Best bolt-on carb & manifold set-up? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69 XCamper · 03-09-2003, 02:21 PM

My original carb is worn and in need of a replacement. What's the best bolt-on carb & manifold replacement for my engine, a 1969 350 SB original with smog pump. I'm looking for good gas mileage and good performance. I'd like a carb that come pre-tweeked, I just want to bolt it on and not have to do alot of adjusting.

PanelDeland · 03-09-2003, 03:10 PM

Check with the carb/manifold makers to see what they would recomend.Make sure you have as much info as possible to give them so they can match your set-up for best results.Keep in mind that some of the performance parts mail order houses will sell you a cam/carb/manifold set-up for about the same as a carb/manifold.

**Desert Rat** · 03-09-2003, 05:06 PM

best package for a stock motor is a Edelbrock Performer Intake and Carb 600cfm electric choke in my opinion.Summit Price intake $114 carb $259.

mikep · 03-09-2003, 05:21 PM

I'd go with the edelbrock performer EPS intake . Its got the square bore flange and doesnt need an adaptor to use edelbrock or holley carbs like the performer does. That is if you want to use a square bore flange carb. If you want a spreadbore carb that runs great out of the box and gets good mileage I'd go with the 4175 holley. Summit has them for $309. With that carb you can use a standard performer manifold or your stock manifold without an adaptor. Plus the 4175 bolts up the the original Q jet fuel line and features secondaries you can tune for even better mileage.

A lot of people like edelbrocks. A lot dont. I don't. Theyre awful on hills ( especially if you park on one like I do ) and they honestly dont get very good gas mileage.

Blackhawkdc · 03-09-2003, 06:16 PM

If you're looking for good fuel mileage and good performance, a nice Edelbrock Performer manifold, topped with a properly setup Quadrajet, you'll have it made.

1972chevy4x4 · 03-09-2003, 06:41 PM

I would for a stock everyday driver would recommend going with a performer or performer RPM intake and sticking with an out of the box edelbrock 1407 carb. (600cfm w/ electric choke). For out of the box reliability you will not beat the edelbrock, and at most local parts stores you can score one for around 209.00. Just my .02 worth

bigjimzlll · 03-09-2003, 07:25 PM

the 600 electric choke is #1406...1407 is a 750 manual choke

MeanGreen · 03-09-2003, 09:21 PM

I just bought the (2701) edelbrock performer EPS intake and the edelbrock (1405) carboretor "Man. choke . I'm going to put the choke under the dash but I think the 69 has a place right in your dash? Have not completed the job yet. All the parts and gaskets cost about $430.00

Blue_71 · 03-09-2003, 09:25 PM

weiand 8004 and holley remanufactured quadrajet (intake is about $120 i think and is equal to a performer, and the carb is $220)

MeanGreen · 03-09-2003, 09:27 PM

By the way 69 Xcamper, If you bought just the edelbrock speadbore #1901 carburetor it would cost as much as the new intake and carb I just mentioned.

1972chevy4x4 · 03-09-2003, 11:58 PM

yeah I knew what I wanted to type (1406 not 1407) but my hands were not communicating with my brain. A common problem on sunday nights

03-09-2003, 03:10 PM	#2
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03-09-2003, 05:21 PM	#4
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I'd go with the edelbrock performer EPS intake . Its got the square bore flange and doesnt need an adaptor to use edelbrock or holley carbs like the performer does. That is if you want to use a square bore flange carb. If you want a spreadbore carb that runs great out of the box and gets good mileage I'd go with the 4175 holley. Summit has them for $309. With that carb you can use a standard performer manifold or your stock manifold without an adaptor. Plus the 4175 bolts up the the original Q jet fuel line and features secondaries you can tune for even better mileage. A lot of people like edelbrocks. A lot dont. I don't. Theyre awful on hills ( especially if you park on one like I do ) and they honestly dont get very good gas mileage. __________________ No truck :-( Last edited by mikep; 03-09-2003 at 05:25 PM.

03-09-2003, 06:16 PM	#5
Blackhawkdc 440 american Horses Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anoka, MN USA Posts: 470	If you're looking for good fuel mileage and good performance, a nice Edelbrock Performer manifold, topped with a properly setup Quadrajet, you'll have it made. __________________ Seth Petro 1969 Chev Short Step 425hp 350, TH400, big tires, fast truck 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 1991 Saturn SL1 - gas mileage! (and free) 1977 Buick LeSabre - for sale May America bless God, and may God bless America

03-09-2003, 06:41 PM	#6
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	intake/carb I would for a stock everyday driver would recommend going with a performer or performer RPM intake and sticking with an out of the box edelbrock 1407 carb. (600cfm w/ electric choke). For out of the box reliability you will not beat the edelbrock, and at most local parts stores you can score one for around 209.00. Just my .02 worth __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

03-09-2003, 07:25 PM	#7
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	the 600 electric choke is #1406...1407 is a 750 manual choke __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

03-09-2003, 02:21 PM	#1
69 XCamper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lake In The Hills, IL Posts: 28	Best bolt-on carb & manifold set-up? My original carb is worn and in need of a replacement. What's the best bolt-on carb & manifold replacement for my engine, a 1969 350 SB original with smog pump. I'm looking for good gas mileage and good performance. I'd like a carb that come pre-tweeked, I just want to bolt it on and not have to do alot of adjusting. __________________ 69 Chevy C20 (stock & waiting) 69 Datsun Roadster SPL311 (still waiting for resto) 02 Hyundai Elantra GT 00 Ford Expedition 99 Coleman Utah Lake In The Hills, Illinois

03-09-2003, 05:06 PM	#3
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	best package for a stock motor is a Edelbrock Performer Intake and Carb 600cfm electric choke in my opinion.Summit Price intake $114 carb $259.

03-09-2003, 09:21 PM	#8
MeanGreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 35	I just bought the (2701) edelbrock performer EPS intake and the edelbrock (1405) carboretor "Man. choke . I'm going to put the choke under the dash but I think the 69 has a place right in your dash? Have not completed the job yet. All the parts and gaskets cost about $430.00 __________________ 1972 K10 Green. 2002 2500HD C/C D/A Green 12' airboat W/0-470 continental

03-09-2003, 09:27 PM	#10
MeanGreen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 35	By the way 69 Xcamper, If you bought just the edelbrock speadbore #1901 carburetor it would cost as much as the new intake and carb I just mentioned. __________________ 1972 K10 Green. 2002 2500HD C/C D/A Green 12' airboat W/0-470 continental

03-09-2003, 11:58 PM	#11
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	my bad yeah I knew what I wanted to type (1406 not 1407) but my hands were not communicating with my brain. A common problem on sunday nights __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.



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