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by wfw70ss
Sun Dec 26, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: carb size
Replies: 13
Views: 9570

Re: carb size

hey forgot to let you guys know the results from my carb swap. i put it on my car did all the fine adjusting. didnt change anything else but that and a set of fresh autolites and the went from 6.18-6.20 to 5.96. been to the track with it twice ran 5.96 to 5.98 both weekends. pro systems are the true...
by wfw70ss
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Dipstick problem?
Replies: 13
Views: 9065

Re: Dipstick problem?

try taking the drain plug out and using a small magnet on a stick (you know the retractable ones) and fish around in the bottom of the pan and try to get it out.
by wfw70ss
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: carb size
Replies: 13
Views: 9570

Re: carb size

spoke to patrick at pro systems. he told me my bg fuel curve was probably off. so i have a 840 cfm 4150 coming from him. we will see how it does. :roll:
by wfw70ss
Sun Sep 26, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: carb size
Replies: 13
Views: 9570

Re: carb size

when its making power 7200. might turn more with a better carb. will call pro systems thx
by wfw70ss
Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: carb size
Replies: 13
Views: 9570

carb size

i have a tube chassis cavalier 1/8 mile bracket footbrake car that has a 385 ci sbc. the carb on it now is a bg 825 race demon. the heads are pro topline 242cc w/ 2.125 intake valves.49cc comb chambers. a 686 640 lift bullet roller. 13.3 to1. 2 inch headers. car weighs 2350. 5800 conv. 5.38 gear. 2 ...
by wfw70ss
Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:31 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Traction with a pickup?
Replies: 5
Views: 5185

hi,i had a short bed pickup with a bigblock in it and used caltracs and the rancho shocks that they recommended.also summit makes a drag shock for the front.

tim
by wfw70ss
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:29 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: GEARING OPINION
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

moeraces,ive seen your truck run at either n.e dragway or outerbanks or both!i run at n.e.the stall is an 8 inch tci stalls about 4600.i called richmond gear they recommended a 4.88 for 1/4 mile i told him i only run 1/8 they recommended 15% more gear so it would be a 5.57.
tim
by wfw70ss
Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:02 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: GEARING OPINION
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

GEARING OPINION

I HAVE A 71 NOVA FOOTBRAKE BRACKET CAR THAT JUST REPLACED A BASICALLY STOCK 350 ENGINE WITH A 385 INCH THAT NEEDS TO TURN 7300 RPMS.I RUN A GLIDE WITH A 1.76.I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TRACK FRIDAY AND THE MOTOR TURNED 6000 AT THE TRAPS.IT HAS A 4.88 GEAR NOW WITH 30X10 GOODYEARS.CAR RAN 6.85 AT 100.5 MP...