Who builds the fastest Q-jet

JCChildress · 09-28-2011, 04:08 PM

I hope this doesnt cause a huge argument, but I am curious as to who builds the fastest Q-Jet carbs out there.

Thanks

Jim Kaekel · 09-28-2011, 04:24 PM

There are several really good builders, Danny Ashley, Dean Oliver, etc., but I don't think there's a truly bolt-on and go-fast carburetor. I think half the battle is getting it jetted correctly and having the air valve set "perfectly". If you could afford a Racepack with O2's on every single cylinder, that would surely help. If you can't, count on lots and lots of track testing. My .02.

Michael Compton · 09-28-2011, 04:26 PM

I have had both Danny Ashley and a Dean Oliver q-jets. I would say they were both very close to the same. Ended up running the Danny Ashley carb all the time based on the back-to-back we did. Actually had Danny Ashley go through the Dean Oliver carb I had because I liked the changes he made to the Q-jet. Sold off all of my SS stuff last year and the guys who bought my Danny Ashley carbs actually called and ordered more from him.

Having said the above, both guys are incredible to deal with and are as honest as they come.

JCChildress · 09-28-2011, 04:35 PM

How do you get in touch with either of these fellas ?

Mike Pearson · 09-28-2011, 05:30 PM

Danny Ashley 765 647 5102

Dean Oliver you can google Deano q-jets

Alot of times there are good ones on this site for sale. I bought one that was race prepped by another builder and it worked fantastic for $500.

Larry Stewart Sr · 09-28-2011, 05:49 PM

Dean oliver # 870-830.5470

TinSoldier 3215 · 09-28-2011, 05:49 PM

Danny Ashley!!! No Doubt!!!

jim powers · 09-28-2011, 06:03 PM

Dean oliver

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

Quote:

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.

09-28-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 194 Likes: 7 Liked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Who builds the fastest Q-jet I hope this doesnt cause a huge argument, but I am curious as to who builds the fastest Q-Jet carbs out there. Thanks

09-28-2011, 04:24 PM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,222 Likes: 134 Liked 498 Times in 104 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet There are several really good builders, Danny Ashley, Dean Oliver, etc., but I don't think there's a truly bolt-on and go-fast carburetor. I think half the battle is getting it jetted correctly and having the air valve set "perfectly". If you could afford a Racepack with O2's on every single cylinder, that would surely help. If you can't, count on lots and lots of track testing. My .02. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

09-28-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
Michael Compton Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Neosho, MO Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 59 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet I have had both Danny Ashley and a Dean Oliver q-jets. I would say they were both very close to the same. Ended up running the Danny Ashley carb all the time based on the back-to-back we did. Actually had Danny Ashley go through the Dean Oliver carb I had because I liked the changes he made to the Q-jet. Sold off all of my SS stuff last year and the guys who bought my Danny Ashley carbs actually called and ordered more from him. Having said the above, both guys are incredible to deal with and are as honest as they come.

09-28-2011, 04:35 PM	#4
JCChildress Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 194 Likes: 7 Liked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet How do you get in touch with either of these fellas ?

09-28-2011, 05:30 PM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet Danny Ashley 765 647 5102 Dean Oliver you can google Deano q-jets Alot of times there are good ones on this site for sale. I bought one that was race prepped by another builder and it worked fantastic for $500. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

09-28-2011, 05:49 PM	#6
Larry Stewart Sr Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CLINTON MISSISSIPPI Posts: 52 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet Dean oliver # 870-830.5470

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TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet Danny Ashley!!! No Doubt!!!

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jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 356 Likes: 183 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Who builds the fastest Q-jet Dean oliver

09-29-2011, 02:41 AM	#9
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 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