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Re: 600 Edelbrock Performer vs 1973 340 auto Thermoquad
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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07/24/10 10:42 AM
07/24/10 10:42 AM
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Stone Mt, GA.
DEMONSIZZLER
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Stone Mt, GA.
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The T.Q. is going to have the best calibration since it is an oem carb. All 4 major circuits will be more correct as-is VS the Edelbrock as-is. But with that said, I do believe that the Edel. would work well and worst case, simply get a tuning kit for the Edel. and tune the carb as needed. It has been my experience that a stock pre '75 T.Q. VS an Edel. 600 on a mild 340-360 will have the advantages of better gas mileage and performance. Know that a T.Q. will 'tune' externally on all four circuits without the need for tuning parts and that is the beauty of a T.Q. As with any carb, if it is in need of rebuilding, it will suffer in performance. I personally like the T.Q. the most since it offers the following advantages:
1)small primaries for exceptional gas mileage,
2)black phenolic bowl that keeps gas temps 20-25 degrees cooler=more performance in summer heat,
3)very easily tuned on all circuits externally,
4)makes very good power!
This is also true even with bolt-on mods to the engine, David.
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Re: 600 Edelbrock Performer vs 1973 340 auto Thermoquad
[Re: DEMONSIZZLER]
#756571
07/24/10 10:44 AM
07/24/10 10:44 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,075
Eastern Ohio
mopowergtx
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Eastern Ohio
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The T.Q. is going to have the best calibration since it is an oem carb. All 4 major circuits will be more correct as-is VS the Edelbrock as-is. But with that said, I do believe that the Edel. would work well and worst case, simply get a tuning kit for the Edel. and tune the carb as needed. It has been my experience that a stock pre '75 T.Q. VS an Edel. 600 on a mild 340-360 will have the advantages of better gas mileage and performance. Know that a T.Q. will 'tune' externally on all four circuits without the need for tuning parts and that is the beauty of a T.Q. As with any carb, if it is in need of rebuilding, it will suffer in performance. I personally like the T.Q. the most since it offers the following advantages:
1)small primaries for exceptional gas mileage,
2)black phenolic bowl that keeps gas temps 20-25 degrees cooler=more performance in summer heat,
3)very easily tuned on all circuits externally,
4)makes very good power!
This is also true even with bolt-on mods to the engine, David.
 
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Re: 600 Edelbrock Performer vs 1973 340 auto Thermoquad
[Re: DEMONSIZZLER]
#756573
07/24/10 09:47 PM
07/24/10 09:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
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Middle of A Field
OrangeProwler
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The T.Q. is going to have the best calibration since it is an oem carb. All 4 major circuits will be more correct as-is VS the Edelbrock as-is. But with that said, I do believe that the Edel. would work well and worst case, simply get a tuning kit for the Edel. and tune the carb as needed. It has been my experience that a stock pre '75 T.Q. VS an Edel. 600 on a mild 340-360 will have the advantages of better gas mileage and performance. Know that a T.Q. will 'tune' externally on all four circuits without the need for tuning parts and that is the beauty of a T.Q. As with any carb, if it is in need of rebuilding, it will suffer in performance. I personally like the T.Q. the most since it offers the following advantages:
1)small primaries for exceptional gas mileage,
2)black phenolic bowl that keeps gas temps 20-25 degrees cooler=more performance in summer heat,
3)very easily tuned on all circuits externally,
4)makes very good power!
This is also true even with bolt-on mods to the engine, David.
Demonsizzler let me know if you have anything ready to go. I already send you an email and your PMs are full the btw. Thanks in advance.
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