Carter Carburetor Jets Vs. Edlebrock Jets
Carburetors were the primary method used to deliver fuel to the engine of automobiles for nearly eighty years, until fuel injection systems began replacing them in the late 1980s. Jets are the most critical component for delivering fuel in carburetors. The jets, which are situated near the fuel bowl, deliver atomized fuel into the venturi. The atomized fuel mixes with air from the air cleaner and goes into the combustion chamber.
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Reputation of the Brands
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Carter and and Edelbrock are two of the well-known names for carburetors and accessories among classic car enthusiasts and owners. Carter carburetors were used in the vast majority of American engines as original equipment. Edelbrock carburetors and related accessories are available only as aftermarket products, according to the website www.442.com.
Edelbrock Jets
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Edelbrock carburetor jets can be used only on Edelbrock carburetors, although they are adaptable to any series of Edelbrock carburetors, according to Edelbrock's website. For example, jets from a Performer Series unit can also be used on a Thunder Series AVS unit.
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Carter Jets
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Carter competition series jets can be used on Carter or Carter-style carburetors from a different manufacturer, such as Edelbrock Performer and Thunder Series AVS units. Hemmings Motors news states on its website that most Carter four-barrel carburetors do not need removal from the intake manifold to access the jets. Removal of the fuel bowl cover, with the metering rods and setup pistons still attached, is all that's needed. Hemmings also reports that easy service is the main reason Carter carburetors are popular with classic car enthusiasts.
Availability
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New Edelbrock products can be purchased at an authorized Edelbrock dealer or through the company's website. New Carter carburetor products are difficult to find, because the Carter Carburetor Co. went out of business in the early 1990s after the technology shift to fuel injection systems.
Niches
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Ededlbrock and Carter have distinct reputations among classic car enthusiasts and owners. Edelbrock is for an individual who wants a reliable carburetor and readily available parts. Carter is for the purist who wants to keep his classic car with the same parts it had when it left the factory. Authentic Carter parts are difficult to find, which according to 442.com is why they command premium prices.
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