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Convertibles
06-11-2005, 08:40 AM
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Bazooka tube under tonneau cover?
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Posted By
Jester
yeah it's an ASC car. And yeah it's not the...
yeah it's an ASC car.
And yeah it's not the most trick looking thing, but of course a large part of the reason for putting it under the tonneu in the first place is it would be tucked away where...
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Convertibles
06-08-2005, 10:06 PM
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Bazooka tube under tonneau cover?
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Jester
Yeah I know, but it doesn't fit so well that way.
Yeah I know, but it doesn't fit so well that way.
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Convertibles
06-08-2005, 09:13 PM
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Bazooka tube under tonneau cover?
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Jester
See I told y'all it would fit. I managed to...
See I told y'all it would fit.
I managed to just barely wedge in a 6.5", dual voice coil 200w bazooka tube under the tonneu cover, between the back seat and the top. Bought off ebay for $65. The...
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Convertibles
06-01-2005, 05:09 PM
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Bazooka tube under tonneau cover?
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Jester
Bazooka tube under tonneau cover?
I was out trying to figure out how I was gonna put a sub in my convertable. I think I can fit a 6.5" tube snugged under the cover, behind the backseats, in front of the top when it's down. It'll be...
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Carburetors
07-07-2004, 06:33 PM
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750DP problems after cam swap
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Jester
lol...welcome to the world of a big cam. 800...
lol...welcome to the world of a big cam. 800 isn't very high for a 24x duration cam. What kind of vacuum are you getting out of it?
Forum:
Carburetors
06-15-2004, 08:15 PM
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38
Problem with Mallory 3 port, need some help
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1,653
Posted By
Jester
If you're running new line anyway you may as well...
If you're running new line anyway you may as well go larger, even if it is overkill. 3/8" or even 1/2" line isn't much more expensive than 1/4"
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Carburetors
06-13-2004, 10:11 AM
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Problem with Mallory 3 port, need some help
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Jester
Thats the TBI pump man, it's starting to fail....
Thats the TBI pump man, it's starting to fail. They always seem to fail early when run at any different pressure than they were designed for. You don't need any larger lines anywhere.
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Carburetors
06-06-2004, 07:07 PM
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Need manifold identified
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5,248
Posted By
Jester
I dunno....and not trying to be a dick but who...
I dunno....and not trying to be a dick but who cares man? It's a factory GM Q jet manifold...and an iron one at that. None of them are that different from any other and they all suck. No matter what...
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Tech / General Engine
06-01-2004, 06:35 PM
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fuel pump/fuel cell question
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764
Posted By
Jester
You can check the voltage to the pump right...
You can check the voltage to the pump right outside the tank. There is a three terminal connector at the top of the tank about in the middle with a...umm..I think it's grey, black, and purple wires....
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Fabrication
04-03-2004, 03:19 PM
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ghetto fab LCA's
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3,688
Posted By
Jester
Boxing it will make it stronger than just tacking...
Boxing it will make it stronger than just tacking somthing down in the channel. Lot easier too.
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Fabrication
04-03-2004, 03:16 PM
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Torque Arm Fab
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1,766
Posted By
Jester
I thought about doing that for awhile myself....
I thought about doing that for awhile myself. Eventually I concluded that the torque arm had enough significant design flaws that boxing wouldn't fix that it wasn't worth it. IE was too heavy...
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Carburetors
03-24-2004, 07:35 PM
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anyone have any Tricks to help pass sniffer test
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Jester
just open up a small vacuum leak, like pull the...
just open up a small vacuum leak, like pull the plug off one of the small ports around the base of the carb, and lower the idle speed screw to compensate accordingly. Most states require an idle...
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Carburetors
02-12-2004, 09:16 PM
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Best manifold for high rpms
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618
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Jester
dude...thats just a vic or super vic with rails....
dude...thats just a vic or super vic with rails. Not a bad manifold, but it costs several times what the exact same manifold without does.
New rule in this section; No reading a lingenfelter...
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Carburetors
02-11-2004, 09:03 AM
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Best manifold for high rpms
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618
Posted By
Jester
I run Wieands Team G on mine..I think it's a...
I run Wieands Team G on mine..I think it's a great manifold. If not that one, you'll want something similar.
EDIT: whao wait a minute..this isn't for the motor in your sig is it?
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Carburetors
02-09-2004, 03:20 PM
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plenum divider?
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630
Posted By
Jester
Plenum deviders are kind of a bunk theory that...
Plenum deviders are kind of a bunk theory that had it's little trendy period some years ago, but have since gone away pretty much. A modern dual plane like a Stealth or Perf. RPM will blow away one...
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Carburetors
02-05-2004, 02:12 PM
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Carb Spacer.....Purpose?
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25,728
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Jester
All spacers are is a bandaid for intakes or carbs...
All spacers are is a bandaid for intakes or carbs that are too large or small for the motor. a fairly minor bandaid, but they never hurt and can be better than nothing. Which one to use of course...
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Carburetors
01-29-2004, 02:20 PM
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12
Dyno results
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1,220
Posted By
Jester
What cam is that, and is the rest of the long...
What cam is that, and is the rest of the long block stock? Stock heads and bottom end with however many craploads of miles?
If so and if the cam is about where I guess it is I'd say thats about...
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Carburetors
01-18-2004, 12:17 PM
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4
What to do about fuel-oo(had to rythme)
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510
Posted By
Jester
A stock pump can't feed a motor like that with...
A stock pump can't feed a motor like that with any regulator. Do the conversion right the first time..or you will be doing it again later.
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Carburetors
01-18-2004, 12:14 PM
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edelbrock vs. holley
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1,484
Posted By
Jester
All things being equal, on a mild small block a...
All things being equal, on a mild small block a holley VS will produce about 20 hp. more than the edelbrock. A DP is typically good for another 10 over that.....dyno tested and proven. Some people...
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Carburetors
01-18-2004, 12:06 PM
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4
Performance Carb for '84 2.8L???
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Posted By
Jester
2bbl and 4bbl carbs are rated differently. The...
2bbl and 4bbl carbs are rated differently. The 400cfm rochester DOES NOT out flow the 390 cfm 4 bbl. I can't remember the formula to convert but 400cfm@3" drop works out to somewhere in the mid...
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Carburetors
01-17-2004, 09:19 AM
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crossfire to carb manifold adapter
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3,186
Posted By
Jester
What he said. I've seen adapter plate to put...
What he said. I've seen adapter plate to put crossfire TB's on a carb manifold...but never the other way around. Can't imagine why anyone would ever wanna do that.
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Carburetors
01-16-2004, 07:50 PM
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10
Very strange overflowing floats problem on holley 3310 750cfm
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Jester
Replace the N/S again. Just because it's...
Replace the N/S again. Just because it's new...doesn't mean it's good. If that doesn't do it just try replacing the bowl with the secondary bowl off of the 870...that will help you narrow things down...
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Carburetors
01-09-2004, 05:49 PM
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Vacuum canister
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625
Posted By
Jester
code 43 is the EST circuit.....nothing to do with...
code 43 is the EST circuit.....nothing to do with that canister. Check if the EST connector is loose.
Forum:
Carburetors
11-08-2003, 03:05 PM
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3
Carb Swap: need distributor gear info ASAP
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549
Posted By
Jester
You can run the HEI with the gear that came on...
You can run the HEI with the gear that came on it. There is no difference between factory roller and non-roller gears.The roller cam gear change only applies to aftermarket billet roller cams.
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DFI and ECM
11-02-2003, 12:01 AM
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4
O2 sensor
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584
Posted By
Jester
4 wire sensors aren't wideband....just heated. I...
4 wire sensors aren't wideband....just heated. I forget how many wires a typical wideband has....I wanna say 7 but I could be totally off.
You'll need a matching setup to get any readings from...
Forum:
Carburetors
11-01-2003, 08:50 AM
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5
OEM carb question
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620
Posted By
Jester
you can't use a cc carb with a non cc dist. You...
you can't use a cc carb with a non cc dist. You can put your current cc dizzy in the new motor, or get a new non-cc carb.
Forum:
Carburetors
10-31-2003, 08:53 PM
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12
Hi! I'm a newbi!
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689
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Jester
ok...first of all...those pink interior ****s are...
ok...first of all...those pink interior ****s are hideous. It being a girls car just makes it not gay....still not tasteful.
Secondly, this is a tech site. If you wanna ask how to remove the...
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Carburetors
10-30-2003, 05:57 PM
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7
help quiet a carter electric fuel pump
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3,162
Posted By
Jester
I bought one of those square style exaust hangers...
I bought one of those square style exaust hangers and bolted it to that. The kind where a tounge welded to the exaust slips into it.
Forum:
Carburetors
10-23-2003, 10:41 PM
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11
Predator Carbs...WTF??
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14,895
Posted By
Jester
I'd be lying if I said I had any hands on...
I'd be lying if I said I had any hands on experience with them, but I've always heard that they don't do very well at idle and especially off idle. Especially on mild/small motors. Basicaly a strip...
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Body
10-18-2003, 02:37 PM
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1
Question for anyone with a Harwood lift-off hood.
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482
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Jester
btt
btt
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Body
10-17-2003, 02:07 AM
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1
Question for anyone with a Harwood lift-off hood.
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482
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Jester
Question for anyone with a Harwood lift-off hood.
I just got my 4" Harwood lift-off and did the first trial fit. It seems close, but not quite right. I realize every hood is going to be a little different, but I was hoping you could tell me exactly...
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Carburetors
09-17-2003, 11:43 PM
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14
10an Fuel Lines
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2,818
Posted By
Jester
*shrug* wherever you can find room for it. Aside...
*shrug* wherever you can find room for it. Aside from inside the car of course. Most people run it up the drivers side subframe rail in more or less the stock routing for most of it.
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Carburetors
09-10-2003, 02:50 PM
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2
Does the return line go all the way to the bottom of the tank?
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532
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Jester
no.
no.
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Carburetors
08-29-2003, 07:55 PM
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4
650 to 600 conversion
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595
Posted By
Jester
most gaskets in holleys are universal. a kit for...
most gaskets in holleys are universal. a kit for the vs will be cheaper....and if I remember right should have you covered.
Forum:
Carburetors
08-29-2003, 05:34 PM
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4
650 to 600 conversion
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595
Posted By
Jester
Yeah it's possible, with certain limitations. You...
Yeah it's possible, with certain limitations. You can upgrade your 600 vs carb to a dual inlet carb with a metering block, but you can't make it a 600DP or a 650 VS.
Use the secondary metering...
Forum:
Carburetors
08-29-2003, 03:30 PM
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2
Check out this car on ebay
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604
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Jester
Not to mention he's on crack. I just bought and...
Not to mention he's on crack. I just bought and resold one of those "super rare" cars for $500.
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2003, 05:33 PM
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13
Torque arm tech . . .
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2,160
Posted By
Jester
Oh yeah..I forgot about that one. I don't really...
Oh yeah..I forgot about that one. I don't really have any practical knowledge with it, but in theory I still don't like it as much. The MAC mount is both shorter and higher in the chassis, which I...
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2003, 04:50 PM
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13
Torque arm tech . . .
Views:
2,160
Posted By
Jester
It's those damn ewoks...long story. Anyway. ...
It's those damn ewoks...long story. Anyway.
I think the BMR is a good piece construction wise, but it's the same length as stock.....wayyy too long from a geometry standpoint, not to mention being...
Forum:
Suspension and Chassis
08-18-2003, 04:19 PM
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13
Torque arm tech . . .
Views:
2,160
Posted By
Jester
I can tell you it works out to about halfway...
I can tell you it works out to about halfway between the tranny and rear..but it's been way too long since I've seen the actual equations to remember. If I were you I'd look at the MAC Tq arm design...
Forum:
Carburetors
08-18-2003, 12:44 AM
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11
Carb reccomendations for my application
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584
Posted By
Jester
750 DP
750 DP
Forum:
Carburetors
08-17-2003, 01:17 AM
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25
The question no one has been able to answer...
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1,162
Posted By
Jester
I've said this before, I'll say it again....
I've said this before, I'll say it again. EDELCROCKS, CARTERS, AND Q JETS ARE NOT MECHANICAL SECONDARIES. They are VS carbs....just via a little different method than a Holley VS. They are subject to...
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Carburetors
08-15-2003, 02:31 PM
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1
Staking throttle blade screws
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1,782
Posted By
Jester
Puta nail on the outside edge of each screw, and...
Puta nail on the outside edge of each screw, and give it a good smack with a hammer.
I for one think loctite is fine.
Forum:
Carburetors
08-15-2003, 02:27 PM
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5
Hey Jester, what was it you said to me the other day?
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583
Posted By
Jester
I think thats just about enough trash talkin from...
I think thats just about enough trash talkin from Pablo on my board.
Forum:
Carburetors
08-14-2003, 09:41 PM
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25
The question no one has been able to answer...
Views:
1,162
Posted By
Jester
Obviously you CAN run a Q jet with a stick....
Obviously you CAN run a Q jet with a stick. hundreds of thousands of gm cars did. Q jets can actually cope with it better than aftermarket offerings for a couple reasons. A. heavy air doors and B. a...
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Carburetors
08-13-2003, 12:04 AM
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5
Hey Jester, what was it you said to me the other day?
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583
Posted By
Jester
I say the same thing now. Go to a track and...
I say the same thing now.
Go to a track and find out.
Forum:
Carburetors
08-08-2003, 12:30 AM
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14
All hail King Carter, E.T.s inside
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598
Posted By
Jester
*shrug* it's still a G tech time. I believe in...
*shrug* it's still a G tech time. I believe in them almost as much as I believe in Desktop Dyno.
Forum:
Carburetors
07-24-2003, 02:19 AM
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13
Yes, Holley's carb size recommendations are total bunk...
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3,556
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Jester
I think you're seeing the large portion of the...
I think you're seeing the large portion of the improvment from going to a DP, rather than from the change in cfm. I've always said that VS carbs have serious limitations, at any cfm.
Forum:
Carburetors
07-21-2003, 08:22 PM
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6
what size carb
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580
Posted By
Jester
a 750 double pumper would be perfect, but the...
a 750 double pumper would be perfect, but the proper sized carb does NOT cost mileage. Poor right foot control costs mileage. Smaller carbs are just more forgiving of poor control, as are VS carbs.
Forum:
Carburetors
07-12-2003, 03:30 PM
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5
High Fuel Pressure
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527
Posted By
Jester
Thats not good. It will run fine, but without a...
Thats not good. It will run fine, but without a sufficient return line you're putting extra strain on the pump, which will shorten it's life substantially.
Forum:
Carburetors
07-11-2003, 12:28 PM
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5
High Fuel Pressure
Views:
527
Posted By
Jester
Thats generaly an indication of a restriction in...
Thats generaly an indication of a restriction in the return line, possibly just that it's not big enough. I suggest you run the shortest, fatest hose you can just into a gas can, see if the pressure...
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