idling problems
04-24-2014, 10:47 AM
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Car: 84 camaro z28 H.O
Engine: 305 H.O
Transmission: world class T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
idling problems
Im having problems with my 84 camaro, the stock quadrojet went out on me and i could find any one to rebuild it so i went with a 1406 edelbrock on a basicly stock 305. When the rpms get over 2500 it runs great but at idle it sounds like its going to die. Ive looked around on here and other forums and they talked about getting a difront distributor. Would that help or could i ajust the timing on mine? Thanks also this is my first post 
04-24-2014, 11:22 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Re: idling problems
You need a distributor that has vacuum and mechanical advance built into it. Your stock distributor relies on the computer to advance the timing, but without the input from the original carburetor, the computer can't tell what the engine's doing so it can command the proper timing advance.
Hard to believe you can't find a rebuilt computer q-jet. Readily available on Summit ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ur...maro/year/1984 ), eBay, most parts stores. I'd gladly spend the $400 on a rebuilt q-jet before I downgraded to an Edelbrock and vac/mech distributor.
Hard to believe you can't find a rebuilt computer q-jet. Readily available on Summit ( http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ur...maro/year/1984 ), eBay, most parts stores. I'd gladly spend the $400 on a rebuilt q-jet before I downgraded to an Edelbrock and vac/mech distributor.
04-25-2014, 09:07 AM
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Car: '86 Bird, 96 ImpalaSS, 98 C1500XCab
Engine: LG4, LT1, L31
Transmission: 700R4, 4L60E, 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.73 Tors, 4.88 spool, 3.73 Eaton
Re: idling problems
And $400 is cheap compared to the money and aggravation you'll spend rounding up the parts and dialing in your converted "system". Not to mention the extra fuel you'll be burning compared to the stock CCC setup.
04-25-2014, 09:59 AM
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Re: idling problems
Any mechanical, vacuum HEI should work just fine for your application
Spend what you want, here is a cheap one. Basically you will be out $50 to 350 depending on brand name, quality and markup.
Don't forget to also buy a timing light.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Complete-DD-SBC-HEI-V8-Street-Fire-Chevrolet-Chevy-HEI-Ignition-Distributor-/251358748714?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8626202a&vxp=mtr
Spend what you want, here is a cheap one. Basically you will be out $50 to 350 depending on brand name, quality and markup.
Don't forget to also buy a timing light.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Complete-DD-SBC-HEI-V8-Street-Fire-Chevrolet-Chevy-HEI-Ignition-Distributor-/251358748714?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a8626202a&vxp=mtr
04-25-2014, 10:05 AM
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Car: 84 camaro z28 H.O
Engine: 305 H.O
Transmission: world class T5
Axle/Gears: 3.73 limited slip
Re: idling problems
Allright, I'm most likely going to keep the edlebrock since it was given to me for my birthday, I'll order a new distributor and see how everything goes.
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