Stock '69 318, t-quad vs q-jet vs holley vs edelbrock?

remytherat said

I'm thinking of doing exactly what you suggest if I can get a friend to help me with the TQ tuning/rebuild process. I think I'll get the Doug's headers eventually but if I can stick to stock manifolds for the moment that would be a lot easier on the wallet.

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TQ's usually do not need any tuning, especially with what you want to do. Maybe secondary jets. Then it is just cleaning everything up and adjusting the secondary air valve so it won't bog. Make sure you get a TQ that is not frozen or has any stuck parts, like idle mixture adjusting screws. The earlier the better or from trucks or vans.