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 Post subject: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:31 pm 
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this goes out to the GM guys, looking for some help with the rodchester Q-jet,for competition use in this series. I have a couple of leads on where I could take it , but, I am sure those are not the only two places out there. any help would be appriciated. would be going on a 71 chevelle bbc, stick, heavy car.


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:19 pm 
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Cliff Ruggles is the man when it comes to Q-jets. He wrote the book on Q-jet performance- literally!
He's done a few all out carbs for stock appearing racers. He's got some of my stuff sitting in his shop now. The only down side is that he's got a looooooong lead time to get them done.

Here's his website- http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 7:40 am 
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Thank you for the quick response. He looks like he knows his stuff, definitely worth looking into. How long is the lead time, how long in advance does he need??? Mike


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:36 am 
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I don't know his current lead time, but if I had to guess I'd say you wouldn't be running it in 2010. :o

You can call the shop though to find out from him- the number is on the site.


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:34 pm 
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Mike Derasmo wrote:
this goes out to the GM guys, looking for some help with the rodchester Q-jet,for competition use in this series. I have a couple of leads on where I could take it , but, I am sure those are not the only two places out there. any help would be appriciated. would be going on a 71 chevelle bbc, stick, heavy car.



www.deanoscarbs.com

awsome guy to deal with, fast turn around, tell him Steve @ Cas-Am Performance sent you.

STEve


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 2:54 pm 
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Just out of curiosity what modifications does a QJ need for competition other than having a collection of tuning parts on hand?


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:37 pm 
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Chris,
Dean does ALOT of internal tricks inside. What they are in particular, I don't know. I do know that I have had great results with his carbs and also they look great.


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:31 pm 
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CJK440 wrote:
Just out of curiosity what modifications does a QJ need for competition other than having a collection of tuning parts on hand?

A properly tuned Q-jet can support some decent horsepower with stock castings. If going all out though, they can be heavily modified inside to flow more air and fuel.


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:33 pm 
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goatless wrote:
CJK440 wrote:
Just out of curiosity what modifications does a QJ need for competition other than having a collection of tuning parts on hand?

A properly tuned Q-jet can support some decent horsepower with stock castings. If going all out though, they can be heavily modified inside to flow more air and fuel.


agreed!


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:52 pm 
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Thank you also for the other avenue w-31, has he done work for you, or do you just know about him?


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:47 am 
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Mike Derasmo wrote:
Thank you also for the other avenue w-31, has he done work for you, or do you just know about him?


He has done work for me, you will be pleased with the outcome!!!! :aok


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:07 pm 
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Thanks, I just may have too give him a call :stir :stir


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 8:46 pm 
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Hi Mike,
Edelbrock makes a performance carb kit with Primary, Secondary Metering Rods, Perf. Accel pump, Secondary Metering Rod Hangers. I use this to adjust the the Secondary rate and fuel. I will get you the number of the kit tomorrow. It is approx $100. You may want to start collecting Q-Jet for parts. Maybe even building one for high altitude racing and one for Low. I put studs in my manifold with nuts and washers for ease of changeover.

John


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 Post subject: Re: CARB HELP
PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:29 am 
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Hi John, Thanks. I know hat we had spoke at a couple of the races last year about my carb issue, and I was thinking about haveing a "pro" build one for me. But having a kit and afew extras might not be bad either. Mike


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PostPosted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:17 pm 
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:aok Carb and cam and that car will come alive :pop


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