1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

[Paul L.]

The former is for a 1974 L-48 with A/T (non-CA) and I believe the latter is for a Chevelle with A/T (non-CA). Does anyone know if the latter will work OK on a base 350/195 1974 Corvette? Looking at jet specs etc. they seem identical. What is the difference?

[Edward J.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Paul, the 7044202 I believe is the correct carb for your corvette, the 7044206 maybe a replacement number.I think that the last 3 digits 202 are a common number that is seen for a L-48 Corvette w/auto. the number (4) is the year.

[Paul L.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Ed,
I was going by the Black Book and it says ...206 is correct. But I have a rebuilt ...202 coming in for the 2010 season from a reputable source here in Canada. Apparently this is a Chevelle carb but I agreed to its purchase. My research indicates that the jetting specs are the same. I am sure it will work fine but I am curious as to what the differences are.

[Martin N.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

PAUL-
Try www.carburetion.com/quadnumber and see if that'll help you at all.

Marty

[Edward J.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Paul, my 72 L-48 Carb. no is 7044202, which is correct for for my base engine. there is a website that has all the carb. no.'s listed for all gm cars you maybe able just punch in the carb. # and do a search.

[Edward J.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Paul, the carb no. is as you posted is correct 206, the, I think the only difference may be the chevelle trans. may be a turbo 350, hence may have a kick down cable attachment. the 400 does not.

[Martin N.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

ED-
I posted no carb number.

Marty

[Edward J.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Sorry Martin, I Corrected My Post.

[Paul L.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

Paul, the carb no. is as you posted is correct 206, the, I think the only difference may be the chevelle trans. may be a turbo 350, hence may have a kick down cable attachment. the 400 does not.

OK, that may be it. If so, no problem. No cable, no problem. Nothing to connect. Yes I have a TH400 with the gas pedal activation. I wish I could convert to cable activation but that is another thread.

[Paul L.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

PAUL-
Try www.carburetion.com/quadnumber and see if that'll help you at all.

Marty

Check the specs here. The ...202 and ...206 seem to be identical?

http://www.corvette-restoration.com/resources/technical_papers/Q-Jet_Carb_Tuning.pdf

[Martin N.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

PAUL-

Are you after replacing a carb that's not quite right or something with a little more punch? Why not have the original(?) rebuild and keep what ya got.
By the way nice and informative site, I booked marked it....THANKS.

Marty

[Clem Z.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

The former is for a 1974 L-48 with A/T (non-CA) and I believe the latter is for a Chevelle with A/T (non-CA). Does anyone know if the latter will work OK on a base 350/195 1974 Corvette? Looking at jet specs etc. they seem identical. What is the difference?

if you are still interested e mail me after the first week of march as i will be back home in Pa. where my info is located

[Paul L.]

Re: 1974 Q-Jet 7044206 vs 7044202

PAUL-

Are you after replacing a carb that's not quite right or something with a little more punch? Why not have the original(?) rebuild and keep what ya got.
By the way nice and informative site, I booked marked it....THANKS.

Marty

That's the plan. A core was not requested for the purchase. I have a rebuild kit with blue Viton components.

I suspect that modern gas has chewed up the black rubber components in mine.

The new unit will be set to factory specs.