TQ question

X's 3 and what the two above posts said.

And here's more;

With big cams, the metering rod spring can be removed since there is a cam to activate the rods upwards motion regardless. The other primary short coming is the lack of adjustable air bleeds. This is a custom job Demonsizzler used to do. This is a mod for big cams.

Tuning parts can be very hard to come by. I didn't know about the above guy Rusty mentions. You can bend AFB rods 3/4 of an inch from there regular bend to approximate the TQ rod length. Then Trim the bend to fit.

The choke can be a challenge to get working since it uses a choke welled bi-metallic spring with the rod going upward from the intake manifold to the carb. A manual choke cable can be adapted. It is a pain to do but with some thinking and creative work, it's a go.

(There is a small primary electric choke version out there. It may not be a MoPar throttle arm though. The TQ was also sold as a aftermarket/replacement carb. Ford used a TQ for 1 year only FWIW.)

I would suggest a TQ manual for the set up, though I'm sure Rusty will take care of that chore, just to be sure and aware of where and what everything should be and why. Once set up there excellent.

The adjustable secondary air door is a big plus. The AVS also has this. I like a good OE AVS! When the TQ replaced the AVS, it was an air bleed mixing carb. The. Next year and all there after are solid fuel units that should be used.

There is also a race version of this carb rated at 1,000 CFM's. It also, is not a solid fuel unit. It also uses press in jets like the first year TQ IIRC. It lacks a ring around the primary booster and the primary bore is huge and straight through. No taper. Kind of like the 800 CFM AVS.

Normally I pick these carbs for cheap and rebuild them myself.
I have run Holley's OE carbs, Edelbrock's etc,,,, and find the TQ my favorite street, street/strip carb.

It may or may not be the carb for you. Only one way to find out if it fits.