Did Ford ever use a quadrajet carburetor?

Did Ford ever use a Quadrajet carburetor?
Yes, Ford did use the Quadrajet carburetor on some of their engines. The Quadrajet carburetor was a standard production four-barrel carburetor used by every General Motors division for nearly 20 years, but it was also used by other manufacturers, including Ford and Chrysler.
Ford used the Quadrajet carburetor on their 1970-1971 429 cubic inch big-block engines, specifically the 429 Cobra Jet. It was also used on some cop motors during the 1970s, such as the 429 CJ. However, it’s important to note that the Quadrajet carburetor was not widely used by Ford and was not a common feature on their engines.
If you are considering swapping a Quadrajet carburetor onto your Ford 360 engine, it is possible, but you would need an adapter plate to install it on most Ford “square bore” intakes. The CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating of the Quadrajet carburetor should be adequate for your engine.
Please keep in mind that the Quadrajet carburetor was not designed to be a high-performance carburetor, but rather a versatile carburetor calibrated for specific applications and to meet emission standards.

What was the first year for the Quadrajet carburetor?

Since its introduction in 1965 and through the end of its production run in 1990, the Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, like comedy actor Rodney Dangerfield, gets no respect, gathering derogatory nicknames from some including “Quadrajunk” or “Quadrabog”.

What are the different types of Quadrajet?

There are two basic versions of the Quadrajet: the earlier version, or preemission control type 4M, which includes the 4M (manual choke), 4MV (divorced choke thermostat in the intake manifold), and 4MC (self-contained choke coil); and the later M4 type with emission control changes, including (among other details) …

How do I identify a Quadrajet carburetor?

There are a couple of locations containing the codes needed to identify your Quadrajet; both are located on the driver side of the carb body. Early Q-jets used a circular tag stamped with the codes found in a cavity in the side of the float bowl, while later carburetors used a stamping on the body of the carb.

How many CFM is a 4 barrel Quadrajet?

750 CFM
【CARBURETOR SPECIFICATION】Rochester 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor auto choke for 1980-1989 GM/Chevy Electric Choke; Premium quality 4 BBL Carb; Chevy Q-Jet Casting; 750 CFM; Vacuum Secondary; Electric Choke 1980-1989 305-350 C.I.

What CFM is a stock Quadrajet carb?

Quadrajets can range anywhere in between 600 and 800 CFM. Most are rated 750 CFM or higher. Quadrajets are used by many GM street car enthusiasts; however, they are also disliked by just about as many.

Did Ford use Rochester carburetors?

Some Quadrajets were manufactured for GM by Carter (they are virtually identical to the Rochester version) and believe it or not, the carb was also factory equipment on some Ford and Chrysler vehicles.

Is Rochester a Quadrajet?

The Quadrajet is a four barrel carburetor, made by the Rochester Products Division of General Motors. Its first application was the new-for-1965 Chevy 396ci engine.

How much HP can a Quadrajet handle?

Wire open the choke and make sure the fuel pressure is 7 1/2 to 8 psi (no more). I wouldn’t change a thing as far as jetting goes. The Quadrajets horsepower limitation comes at about 500 horsepower (with a limited amount of fuel flow) through the single needle and seat and single float bowl.

Did Ford use Quadrajet carburetor?

Ford used the Quadrajet on the 1971 429 Cobra Jet and a few other 429 engine applications. The ID tag’s D0OF-A code corresponds with the 1971 429 Cobra Jet.

What carburetor came on a Ford 360?

Ford 2100 Carburetor
New 2 BBL Ford 2100 Carburetor Fits 1973-74 Ford Truck 360″-390″ Engines.