The Camaro Club (UK)

Online Community for all Camaro Owners and enthusiasts
It is currently Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:43 am

All times are UTC




Post new topic Reply to topic  [7 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted:Sat Apr 18, 2015 4:36 pm 
Offline
Small Block

Joined:Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:24 pm
Posts:32
Hi guys im looking to replace the carb on my z28, I have discovered that whoever fitted in the past it has cracked the housing to the fuel line and gummed it up with sealant to keep it going.....it Has a slight weep and has probably been like this for many years and judging by the state of the air filter it most likely wasn't the previous owner who had done this lovely fix...

Anyway!... I have found that the one I have is a remanufactured Holley carb....but It seems to also come under the guise of a
Rochester Quadrajet E4ME? (Im new to carbs so if anyone can explain this I would be grateful!)

I would be happy to just buy the same again but its not looking cheap!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROCHESTER-QUA ... 564258ca4f

Before I go ahead and get this are there any recommendations on another carb that may be a bit more wallet friendly and will offer good performance as well as fuel efficiency?

The engine currently has no mods however i will be looking to replace the heads and exhaust soon (currently has a flowmaster but the heads are still the cast iron originals)

Many thanks

Si


Top
   

Suitible Replacement Carb for an 84' Z28

Sponsor

Sponsor
 

PostPosted:Sat Apr 18, 2015 4:57 pm 
Offline
Big Block
User avatar

Joined:Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:55 pm
Posts:808
Location:Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
I think the Rochester was standard, the Holley is an upgrade and I'm not sure a Rochester will fit on the manifold the Holley sits on, holleys can be rebuilt cheaply, I know a man who can depending on where in the world you are , holleys and rochesters are different carbs altogether

_________________
1997 30th Anniversary SS SLP
1993 GMC Typhoon


Top
   
PostPosted:Sat Apr 18, 2015 5:57 pm 
Offline
Big Block

Joined:Sun Jan 01, 2012 5:00 pm
Posts:342
Car Details:Couple of '70 Mustangs
Q jet would probably have been original as stated, I believe the E4ME was an electronic feedback carb, part of the early attempt to control A/F ratios on the fly for emissions. The Holley could be fitted to the original spreadbore intake if it also is a spreadbore carb, or alternatively it may be a squarebore Holly with an adaptor. Also possibly the intake itself has been changed, look at it to see if you can see any words cast into it, also try to see if it is ally or iron. Carbs are plentiful and cheap.
Cheers, Martin

_________________
*WARNING* The following actions have generated error codes.


Top
   
PostPosted:Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:30 pm 
Offline
Small Block

Joined:Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:24 pm
Posts:32
OK, the model number on the carb is this one here...but no longer available

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/h ... /overview/

I think the intake is ally and not Iron but i will have to double check....

Cheers.


Top
   
PostPosted:Sat Apr 18, 2015 7:56 pm 
Offline
Big Block
User avatar

Joined:Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:00 am
Posts:1158
Car Details:1986 Camaro, bought into Spain by me in 1993.
305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
Location:Spain East Coast
Go back to Summit......
http://www.summitracing.com/int/search/ ... 4294943591

You will still have to choose auto or manual, type of choke.


Top
   
PostPosted:Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:00 pm 
Offline
Big Block
User avatar

Joined:Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:55 pm
Posts:808
Location:Croxley Green, Hertfordshire
Just been to visit a friend, I can get you a refurbished Holley 600 vac sec for £175 if that's any help to you

_________________
1997 30th Anniversary SS SLP
1993 GMC Typhoon


Top
   
PostPosted:Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:43 pm 
Offline
Small Block

Joined:Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:24 pm
Posts:32
Quote:
Just been to visit a friend, I can get you a refurbished Holley 600 vac sec for £175 if that's any help to you
Just pm'd you.

Thanks for the info guys, i may be back...


Top
   
Display posts from previous: Sort by 
Post new topic Reply to topic  [7 posts ] 

All times are UTC


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 114 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited