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Forum: TPI
08-05-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,204
Posted By rjt76

Re: GLOWING exhaust manifolds

that engine is running way rich.
Forum: Camaros for Sale
08-04-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By rjt76

Re: Please give me your input...

2500
Forum: DIY PROM
08-03-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By rjt76

Re: Idle "hunts" when a/c turned on?

try richening up the idle a little.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-02-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By rjt76

Re: Got a free tranny and would like advice

I like a th350 but i see no reason for you to convert over to one. Used transmissions dont get to much money so you really dont have anything special. Just decide what you want to do. There is plenty...
Forum: Brakes
07-31-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By rjt76

Re: Help from a brake expert needed

take the bolt thats for the stripped hole to a parts store that sells nuts and figure it out. Then get the helicoil you need for that thread style. you will need a drill bit, A tap, and a helicoil...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-31-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By rjt76

Re: mixing ATF with Mobil 1

what weight oil is the mobil 1? I would say if its thick enough a little atf probably wont hurt. I have a 7.25 quart capacity in my setup and have added up to a 1/2 quart of atf with positive...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-31-2008, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,384
Posted By rjt76

Re: #12499529 (290HP) Crate Engine with tbi intake manifold

stay away from that cheap 260hp or 290hp crate engines. Those cam designs are like 40 years old and are horrible. Get an engine with roller cam with a new design for sure. I cant exactly recall where...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-30-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,103
Posted By rjt76

Re: With these parts I should be pushing 500hp, the track numbers say otherwise.

Umm probably you should do some more learning on the topic before posting ignorant statements. That carb has nothing to do with vacuum advance. Either carb will provide vacuum advance. When you step...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-30-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By rjt76

Re: 408 reliability, performance

I really think that the 700r4 even built up is a heap of junk for hard performance use. I had one with all the performance parts ect... $3000 dollars later it still failed like the stock 700r4. Dont...
Forum: Engine Swap
07-29-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By rjt76

Re: 408 reliability, performance

i would say it will be reliable based on camshaft and valve train choices more than about 350 or 400 cubic inches. The 400 will need steam holes drilled in the heads as the 350 will not. Some...
Forum: Carburetors
07-29-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By rjt76

Re: 650 mighty demon breaking up light throttle

i disagree with the vacuum guage coments. You need to know vacuum to accurately tune the p.v. circuit. When you are cruising flat lighly on the throttle and it breaks up its lean. tell us more about...
Forum: Carburetors
07-28-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By rjt76

Re: which carb?

650dp or 700dp either of these i would use.
Forum: Engine Swap
07-28-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By rjt76

Re: 406 in a 92 camaro

I would research alot of options for that 406 with tpi. You may not like what you find out. A stock tpi on a healthy 406 is not a very good match at all. the zz4 heads and cam are not good for a 406....
Forum: Brakes
07-02-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By rjt76

Re: Pulling only 6lbs of Vaccuum

what is the duration of that cam? I doubt its too big.
Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,459
Posted By rjt76

Re: holley 750 double pumper mileage tips.

yeah defenetly. with the pvrc left at .054-.056" the car would stumble and break up do to being too lean under high load . That was with the temps at or around 50 degrees. when you drop jet size you...
Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,459
Posted By rjt76

Re: holley 750 double pumper mileage tips.

yeah i almost wish i had gone with a 3.08 rear. The engine would have been just fine with it. I bet i would be in the 20 -21 mpg range. Its also nice to see the spark plugs clean after some run time...
Forum: Carburetors
07-02-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,459
Posted By rjt76

holley 750 double pumper mileage tips.

I got a dp 750 and wanted to tell you guys about the mileage i am getting. my 86 z28 with a vortec 383 without an overdrive with a 3.42 rear.

combo is as follows:

3500 weight no driver.
383...
Forum: Exhaust
07-02-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By rjt76

Re: better muffler than the 80 series...

dynomax ultraflow. sounds great on my car. I hated my flowmaster. 3000 rpm on that flowmaster and it sounded god awful.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-20-2008, 05:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By rjt76

Re: can i get away with this gear change?

Its been a while and i am still tired of the rpm with the 3.73 (3000rpm at 61mph). I have a access to a set of 3.08 and 3.42 gears. One set is going in. My appt. To install is may 7th. I have been...
Forum: Carburetors
04-09-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

I have that much vacuum at idle because i have the timing at full locked 33 degrees currently. Otherwise its 11" or so at idle with less timing. The power curve does not peak and fall as described i...
Forum: Carburetors
04-08-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

I actually think now that my float levels for whatever reason were below the ideal level for quick main startup for about the last yr. I am guessing my attention to detail when setting them was not...
Forum: Carburetors
04-08-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

engine temp was 200 degrees fan off. thermostat 180. i am at sea level also. I have also run a 35 shooter in the dead of summer without issue. Maybe the intake like mentioned is very finiky to cold...
Forum: Carburetors
04-08-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

load on the engine will dictate that shooter size also. The time needed will increase for the mains to start due to gear, stall, weight, rpm air gap intake, vs. a more stock type intake, ect.... I am...
Forum: Carburetors
04-08-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

thanks for the replies. I still dont understand anyones logic on the shooters being oversized. They make perfect sense due to the combo at hand.
Engine cranking compression is 205 psi
carb is...
Forum: Carburetors
04-07-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

update: I got this thing dialed in very well for the 45 degree temps.

this is what I did. 1.) up the float levels even more to a steady trickle out both primary and secondary. 2.) up to 73 primary...
Forum: Carburetors
04-06-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

Re: cold weather operation holley 750 dp

thanks for the replies. I would say something is defenetly not right with the carb then. seems like the main sytem startup is delayed for some reason and the larger squirters are covering that up to...
Forum: Carburetors
04-04-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,717
Posted By rjt76

cold weather operation holley 750 dp

I have changed my setup last fall and my car is as follows.

th350 trans with 3.73 from a 700r4 same 3.73.
11.5" 2500 stall from 10" 3000 stall in the 700r4.
car is 3200 pound iroc with 383...
Forum: Electronics
03-25-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,094
Posted By rjt76

Re: Courtesy Fuse Tries To Start My Car!?

do you have a powered hatch? the hatch is grounded through the solenoid on the starter for the switched 12v start. The only time that solenoid becomes hot is when 12v is switched to it. otherwise it...
Forum: Carburetors
03-16-2008, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,707
Posted By rjt76

Re: running pure E85 with stock 350 600cfm Holley. Need Jetting help

your going to have to get about 40% more fuel through that engine on E85. so after you spend money getting the carb right and then your fuel economy goes from say 18 to 11 mpg. Have you gained...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-16-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By rjt76

Re: strange noise

take it apart and see. look in the differential while your at it.
Forum: Carburetors
03-16-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,225
Posted By rjt76

Re: putting a carb on a LT1

it would not bother me a bit to see that lt1 with carb. That reverse cooling is reason enough for me to keep it and use it. Put an lt4 hotcam in it and have fun.
Forum: Engine Swap
03-14-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By rjt76

Re: GMPP 383 into 90 IROC 5.7tpi

No doubt about it nothing is easy. I spent the better part of the summer getting my double pumper dialed in. It was a ton of trial and error carb wise to get perfect or damn close. Makes you really...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-13-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By rjt76

Re: GMPP 383 into 90 IROC 5.7tpi

idk? just trying to let him know one mans easy is another mans impossible.
I would say location is also a huge factor. I live in maine and dyno tunes for a custom built small block with efi would be...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-12-2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 954
Posted By rjt76

Re: stepping up my cam.. help?

read, read, read. pick up a book. your stock heads are the bottle neck i assume. Its not that easy to just make great horsepower it takes alot of research i promise. You already have the wrong...
Forum: Exhaust
03-12-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 602
Posted By rjt76

Re: YPipe, Oil pan and K-Member issue

move the y-pipe? go custom setup? what other choices are their? mine is setup just like but who cares. how many inches in lenght of pipe are close to the pan 3 to 4? is it touching? your too woried...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-12-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By rjt76

Re: GMPP 383 into 90 IROC 5.7tpi

dont take tuning lightly. its alot of work. carbs are simple and you dont need to spend the long dollar to get things right. nasty small blocks and efi are tricky but if thats your thing do it.
Forum: TPI
03-12-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By rjt76

Re: TPI Fast burn 385

build that 400sbc with afr heads. hello 500hp. can u afford to efi your engine?
that stock tpi stuff and crate engines dont mix at all. thats alot of buying stuff. 750dp looks very good 2 me.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-12-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,985
Posted By rjt76

Re: drag racing without hood?

i got a 3" cowl sealed to a carb tray and i am hoping for a better run with the hood. with the stock hood and a drop air cleaner i could feel the horsepower disappear lol. the heat under that hood...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-11-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 871
Posted By rjt76

Re: Gains?

dont be so defensive. You need to relax and listen to people. Otherwise you will put something together you wont be happy with. Learn from other peoples mistakes. Engine parts are easy to understand...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 693
Posted By rjt76

Re: shifting dangerously high?

your fine dont worry about it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 871
Posted By rjt76

Re: Gains?

I would definetly start reading some books before you get in over your head with your intensions. Is this going to remain fuel injected?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By rjt76

Re: T10 shifting?

thats interesting. I wonder if the oil someone put in the tranny is the wrong type or just too thick. I have never experienced that with any manual i have owned.
Forum: TPI
03-09-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By rjt76

Re: Adding carb return spring on TPI

your going to want that spring angle better. like more straight on. I would hate to hear about the binding and a stuck full throttle. instead of in front of the throttle do it from behind like carb...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-09-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,079
Posted By rjt76

Re: Changed my PCV valve (pic inside)

anybody know what pcv valve would be a good one for a built 383 with a carb? I heard that the valves and application are important. Any Ideas?
Forum: TPI
03-09-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By rjt76

Re: TPI Fast burn 385

i bet the hp rating of that crate engine will cost alot of money to acheive with what your attempting.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,407
Posted By rjt76

Re: please help super t10 ratio x rear gear ratio

you will like your current trans ratio's with the 3.08's better. meaning lower rpm highway and great acceleration. do the math.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By rjt76

Re: 750 dp help

I would. More accuracy.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By rjt76

Re: new rear axle

buy a crate rear from someone or a dealer.
Forum: Carburetors
03-09-2008, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 603
Posted By rjt76

Re: 750 dp help

set the rear just below the sight hole. front should trickle out the sight hole. Check with engine running.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-09-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,407
Posted By rjt76

Re: please help super t10 ratio x rear gear ratio

why not change the rear end gears? you could do a 3.08 with that t-10 and have great acceleration.
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