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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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From: Benzie, MI
Car: 91 rs
Engine: Blow through 383, 10 psi, xr288hr
Transmission: Manual th350 ATI 3000
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9"
Engine ground...

I've been having some issues with misfiring in third gear under heavy load and I'm trying to rule out ignition. I have all MSD stuff and have swapped the coil and 6al-btm box to a digital 6 just for fun. Locked billet dis.

I have a battery cable to the accessory bracket, bat cable to strut tower, and a half inch strap from the rear of a head to the firewall. I don't get any resistance with an ohm meter. Should be fine right?

My last run at the track, it was as if I hit a rev limiter. I ran an 11.2 at 114mph. Tach was reading almost 6000 rpm though, which I don't believe to be right. 6000 rpm in 3rd gear with 3.50 gears is over 130 mph.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Re: Engine ground...

There's slippage in the converter, so the tach could be pretty close.

I'd expect that grounding to be alright.
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