Who builds the fastest Q-jet

Jeff Lee · 09-29-2011, 02:41 AM

I think the guy that knows how to take his Q-Jet, T-Quad, Holley or any other carb and adjust it for conditions while at the track has the fastest carb.
I've watched guys not touch their $500+ carb because only the zen master is allowed to change jets, metering rods or any other re-calibration. I think any one of the guys mentioned offers a great product but if a dunce is operating the car, nothing can be said about the carb.

Ed Wright · 09-29-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I think the guy that knows how to take his Q-Jet, T-Quad, Holley or any other carb and adjust it for conditions while at the track has the fastest carb.
I've watched guys not touch their $500+ carb because only the zen master is allowed to change jets, metering rods or any other re-calibration. I think any one of the guys mentioned offers a great product but if a dunce is operating the car, nothing can be said about the carb.

There ya go.

Dean Feiock · 09-29-2011, 12:35 PM

I use Ashley and he is great to work with. But one thing to keep in mind is that with most carbs, what you start with directly impacts what you end up with. There are good cores and not so good cores. The builders listed above are great at enhancing a q-jet for performance. But if you have a bad carb, not much can be done to make it perform like a good carb. From what I've been told, it's all about the top, not the body or base plate.

Dan Fahey · 09-29-2011, 03:36 PM

WOW Q-Jets....

I have a Bobby Warren and WA Lee Carbs

Sent the Warren Carb to Val Headworth...
It got the royal blueprint treatment with new air bleeds, and internal components.
I know it works well Budd Rowe borrowed it for a buddies 74 Nova.

Still trying to get my 69 Impala out of the Resto Shop.
Hopefully the year will generate enough money to get it finished.

Jim Wahl · 09-29-2011, 04:17 PM

I used to do Q-Jets also but as I am really a MoPar guy I decided to concentrate on the Carter TQ as there were very limited builder outlets for racers.That said, I have seen examples of most of the "good" Q-Jet builders out there and I have to say I would lean towards Ashley for the Stock/ Super Stock combos in general. I have seen several back to back tests and his seem to come out on the winning end. Danny's drivability, in my opinion, is better. Once again this is just my opinion, for what it's worth. Jim

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MOTORSPORTS Innovations · 09-29-2011, 05:27 PM

I don't use a carb, but have worked with Dean Oliver on some data logging and wide band O2 projects and I sure am impressed with his knowledge. Nice guy too.

Rich Aceves · 09-29-2011, 09:00 PM

All of the builders mentioned do great work , but when its all said and done its all about the CORE.

09-29-2011, 02:41 AM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet I think the guy that knows how to take his Q-Jet, T-Quad, Holley or any other carb and adjust it for conditions while at the track has the fastest carb. I've watched guys not touch their $500+ carb because only the zen master is allowed to change jets, metering rods or any other re-calibration. I think any one of the guys mentioned offers a great product but if a dunce is operating the car, nothing can be said about the carb. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

09-29-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
Dean Feiock Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pierre, SD Posts: 204 Likes: 0 Liked 49 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet I use Ashley and he is great to work with. But one thing to keep in mind is that with most carbs, what you start with directly impacts what you end up with. There are good cores and not so good cores. The builders listed above are great at enhancing a q-jet for performance. But if you have a bad carb, not much can be done to make it perform like a good carb. From what I've been told, it's all about the top, not the body or base plate. __________________ Dean Feiock -- Stock 5002

09-29-2011, 03:36 PM	#4
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,128 Likes: 1,084 Liked 184 Times in 113 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet WOW Q-Jets.... I have a Bobby Warren and WA Lee Carbs Sent the Warren Carb to Val Headworth... It got the royal blueprint treatment with new air bleeds, and internal components. I know it works well Budd Rowe borrowed it for a buddies 74 Nova. Still trying to get my 69 Impala out of the Resto Shop. Hopefully the year will generate enough money to get it finished.

09-29-2011, 04:17 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 668 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet I used to do Q-Jets also but as I am really a MoPar guy I decided to concentrate on the Carter TQ as there were very limited builder outlets for racers.That said, I have seen examples of most of the "good" Q-Jet builders out there and I have to say I would lean towards Ashley for the Stock/ Super Stock combos in general. I have seen several back to back tests and his seem to come out on the winning end. Danny's drivability, in my opinion, is better. Once again this is just my opinion, for what it's worth. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

09-29-2011, 05:27 PM	#6
MOTORSPORTS Innovations Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hainesport, NJ Posts: 123 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet I don't use a carb, but have worked with Dean Oliver on some data logging and wide band O2 projects and I sure am impressed with his knowledge. Nice guy too. __________________ MOTORSPORTS Innovations www.motorsportsinnovations.com

09-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#7
Rich Aceves Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 37 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet All of the builders mentioned do great work , but when its all said and done its all about the CORE.