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Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,470
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: 1991 Firebird Turbo Build Thread - Garrett GT4294 Single Blow Through

not enough compressor for 140 MPH at stock weight.
Forum: Power Adders
03-27-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,906
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: c4 header/manifold for single turbo

would be a cool simple set up. However the positioning would limit your turbo selection due to hood clearance.
Forum: Power Adders
03-17-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,470
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: 1991 Firebird Turbo Build Thread - Garrett GT4294 Single Blow Through

Which one? I have one of the one mounted on the passengers side.
Forum: Power Adders
03-14-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,906
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: c4 header/manifold for single turbo

No when I routed the crossover I turned the wheels lock to lock to assure it doesn't hit. I comes within about 1/2" of the castle nut on the pitman arm and a couple inches away from the idler arm.
Forum: Power Adders
03-13-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,906
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: c4 header/manifold for single turbo

Like I'm setting up for this build? Third gen manifolds turned around to dump in front.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/power-adders/698141-1991-firebird-turbo-build.html
Forum: Power Adders
03-13-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,470
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: 1991 Firebird Turbo Build Thread - Garrett GT4294 Single Blow Through

huh.. for some reason Zach those words look/sound familiar. haha
Forum: Power Adders
02-11-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 644
Posted By myrideisyourmom

Re: Finally turbocharging my car. New to the game. Need help and opinions

scrap it its a pile. haahaha

sorry im the buddy
Forum: Carburetors
05-10-2006, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

sounds like your getting under control

sounds like your getting under control
Forum: Carburetors
05-08-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

I would get the wide open throttle a little...

I would get the wide open throttle a little richer yet. My final WOT AFR goal for mine is 11.5 ,running leaner would make more power but Im lazy and dont like changing pistons.

Remeber a forced...
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

the inner bleeds are for the main circuit and the...

the inner bleeds are for the main circuit and the outers are for the idle/transition circuit.

so yes that would make the carb ultra rich in the idle and transition range.

I would reccomend...
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

bypass valve is also known as a blow off valve or...

bypass valve is also known as a blow off valve or BOV

consider it mandatory so you dont get compressor surge
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

also, make sure your supercharger bypass valve is...

also, make sure your supercharger bypass valve is opening at cruise, if it is not it would cause excessive pressure on top of the carb and change the pressure differiential causing the carb to meter...
Forum: Carburetors
05-03-2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

I would not waste money on new metering blocks ...

I would not waste money on new metering blocks

I have made my own adjustable ones by tapping the block for brass set screws for the desired metering orrifice, also can be done for the air bleeds....
Forum: Carburetors
05-02-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 44,874
Posted By myrideisyourmom

1. check float level/fuel pressure if that...

1. check float level/fuel pressure

if that is ok, your idle feed restriction (feeds transition circuit also) is too large since changing the main jet made no difference in cruise, common on...
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