Carter Qjet

Jesse Knapp · 08-25-2010, 10:54 PM

I have this carb. I pulled it off a 1967 327 (803 manifold) and was wondering if anyone could share some light about it. I understand GM bought them from Carter as well as Rochester for a time. It looks exactly like the Rochester..is it? Do they perform as well as the Rochester? Just wondering since I have not seen one in a racing application. Thanks in advance.

Rich Aceves · 08-26-2010, 11:52 AM

Rochester, Carter, Edlebrock, each one has there pro's and con's, but when it comes to Q-jets if your smart try them all because its all about the core.

Jim Cimarolli · 08-26-2010, 02:24 PM

I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong on this, but I don't think Carter was building any Q-Jets back that far. They did them in the late 70's and early 80's from what I have seen. If it is a Carter, it should say so on the side.

Mark Yacavone · 08-26-2010, 03:10 PM

Jim, I had one that was about 71-72 vintage, which is when I thought they were produced.
It worked okay ,but seemed to be a softer material. Would strip the threads easier.

Jim Cimarolli · 08-26-2010, 03:35 PM

Thanks Mark,

I didn't know for sure when they started making them, but I didn't think it was as far back as 1967. Like you my experience with the Carter Q-Jets is that they are not as good as the genuine Rochester stuff, which IMO is the finest carb ever made for surface transportation.

Jesse Knapp · 08-26-2010, 10:44 PM

My information book, Chevrolet by the Numbers (1965 through 1969) shows a photo of a 67 model Carter built Qjet. Under that photo there is wording that says... "1967 Carter - built Rochester Quadrajet # 7027203 identification tag, with an M6 date and a DZ customer code." Mine has Carter written on it and on the side it has Quadrajet stamped there exactly like the photo. Also has... MFD. by Carter Carburetor for GMC as does the photo. My book shows a listing of this carb. from 1966 through 1969 available on camaro, chevy II, chevelle, and passenger cars. Book stops at 1969 model yr. I agree the Rochester is a great carb. Just wanted to know about the Carter. Thanks all for responding.

Jim Cimarolli · 08-27-2010, 08:58 AM

Thanks Jesse, good information to know.

rx dealer · 08-27-2010, 10:16 AM

I have a 69 camaro indy pace car with the original 350-300 hp and it has a carter Q-jet... Luke SS 311

Rich Biebel · 08-27-2010, 10:34 AM

I agree with Mark.....the Carter built Q-Jets were made from softer inferior metal and the screw holes just disintegrated. I would call it more like what most people called pot metal. I rebuilt a lot of carburetors in my garage days and when I saw one of those Carter built Q-Jets I considered them junk.....

Jesse Knapp · 08-27-2010, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the info on the metal. I wasn't going to rebuild it, just wanted it for parts. I was just curious about them as I'd never seen one before.

08-25-2010, 10:54 PM	#1
Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Carter Qjet I have this carb. I pulled it off a 1967 327 (803 manifold) and was wondering if anyone could share some light about it. I understand GM bought them from Carter as well as Rochester for a time. It looks exactly like the Rochester..is it? Do they perform as well as the Rochester? Just wondering since I have not seen one in a racing application. Thanks in advance. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS

08-26-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
Rich Aceves Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet Rochester, Carter, Edlebrock, each one has there pro's and con's, but when it comes to Q-jets if your smart try them all because its all about the core.

08-26-2010, 02:24 PM	#3
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 144 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong on this, but I don't think Carter was building any Q-Jets back that far. They did them in the late 70's and early 80's from what I have seen. If it is a Carter, it should say so on the side.

08-26-2010, 03:10 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,790 Likes: 2,882 Liked 5,080 Times in 1,936 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet Jim, I had one that was about 71-72 vintage, which is when I thought they were produced. It worked okay ,but seemed to be a softer material. Would strip the threads easier. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

08-26-2010, 03:35 PM	#5
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 144 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet Thanks Mark, I didn't know for sure when they started making them, but I didn't think it was as far back as 1967. Like you my experience with the Carter Q-Jets is that they are not as good as the genuine Rochester stuff, which IMO is the finest carb ever made for surface transportation.

08-26-2010, 10:44 PM	#6
Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet My information book, Chevrolet by the Numbers (1965 through 1969) shows a photo of a 67 model Carter built Qjet. Under that photo there is wording that says... "1967 Carter - built Rochester Quadrajet # 7027203 identification tag, with an M6 date and a DZ customer code." Mine has Carter written on it and on the side it has Quadrajet stamped there exactly like the photo. Also has... MFD. by Carter Carburetor for GMC as does the photo. My book shows a listing of this carb. from 1966 through 1969 available on camaro, chevy II, chevelle, and passenger cars. Book stops at 1969 model yr. I agree the Rochester is a great carb. Just wanted to know about the Carter. Thanks all for responding. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS

08-27-2010, 08:58 AM	#7
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 144 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet Thanks Jesse, good information to know.

08-27-2010, 10:16 AM	#8
rx dealer Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lake Orion, Michigan Posts: 337 Likes: 12 Liked 53 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet I have a 69 camaro indy pace car with the original 350-300 hp and it has a carter Q-jet... Luke SS 311

08-27-2010, 10:34 AM	#9
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet I agree with Mark.....the Carter built Q-Jets were made from softer inferior metal and the screw holes just disintegrated. I would call it more like what most people called pot metal. I rebuilt a lot of carburetors in my garage days and when I saw one of those Carter built Q-Jets I considered them junk..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

08-27-2010, 09:17 PM	#10
Jesse Knapp Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Carter Qjet Thanks for the info on the metal. I wasn't going to rebuild it, just wanted it for parts. I was just curious about them as I'd never seen one before. __________________ Jesse Knapp 4899 STK, SS