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carb?
i have a 78 f150 with a 74 351c 2v in it.it has a stock 2bbl on it.i have a 4bbl q-jet and an adapter will i get better performance from the q?i know with an adapter i wont get the full potential but would it be better than the stock 2bbl?thanks
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Best way to tell is to get some gaskets and bolt it up; since you have all the parts. If you don't like it you can change back.
If you have a automatic the only real fitment issue would be the kickdown linkage.
You can use a rubber fuel line till you decide and the throttle linkage should be close; you might need to adapt a linkage pin onto the carb throttle arm.
The choke can be just electric for testing.
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If you have a automatic the only real fitment issue would be the kickdown linkage.
You can use a rubber fuel line till you decide and the throttle linkage should be close; you might need to adapt a linkage pin onto the carb throttle arm.
The choke can be just electric for testing.
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I used Doug Roes book and Cliff Ruggels Book and Parts... and all I can say is WoW.....
http://www.amazon.com/Rochester-Carburetors-Doug-Roe/dp/0895863014
Cliffs High Performance Quadrajets :: Qjet Carburetor Rebuilding Book
Ram Air helps as well....
Ended up using one of these with the correct height base plate... and with 4 inch dryer duct hose routed to the outer corners of the engine bay just over the front radiator support edges, held on with tie wraps and a slight hood pressure... lol....
Ram Air Box
This one can be sealed water tight for underwater apps... Didn't set right in my engine bay so I used it on another car of mine where it fit perfect
Schmidt Motor Works Ram Air Cleaner
and then there is always Spectra...
Spectre Performance - Official Site
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thanks 7ford6 the qjet is off a 350 that had been bored 30 over.it ran good on it so i figured it would do good on my 351c.other than i cant afford an intake right now.but i have the adapter so ill give it a shot.
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Just brush up the the tuning side and you should be good to go... A couple of refresher links....
Setting Idle Mixture The Right Way
How to Use and Interpret a Vacuum Gauge
Keep us informed on the final outcome... Excellent Test.....
Setting Idle Mixture The Right Way
How to Use and Interpret a Vacuum Gauge
Keep us informed on the final outcome... Excellent Test.....
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