Too Slow/Q-Jet question
As many know, I’m trying to put a stocker together in time to make Orlando. Went and tested today and everything went great! Car seemed happy, suspension was locked in, and the car was very consistent. Only issue is it’s too slow. Only managed an 8.20 off the NSA 8.26 index in pretty solid air after draining a quart of oil. I think it might be ok in Orlando but I know the car will lose time in the 1/4 vs the index in the 1/8th. I’m looking for more ways to speed it up, even if only a little bit. I’m told I could look into an M200 trans instead of my TH350 which I’m open to. Any input there would be great. Additionally, if there is anybody out there with a similar combo (‘80 305 Chevrolet) what are you guys running for jet size? My carb seems to have already been gone through and loved on as it idles great, launches well, and never misfires or stumbles. Honestly the plugs look good too but I’d still like to double check against why others are running. Mine currently has two 65 mains at 6.5 psi fuel pressure, I’m curious if that’s close to what others are running. Any helpful input would be welcomed, I really wanna go in 2 weeks but if I can’t go 13.00 I there’s really no point.
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I had as much as 6 tenths difference between my good carb and another name carb that seemed fine but ran slow and after much trial and error found 3 qjets that were from .05 slower to .10 slower even though they made more HP on the dyno. All were set up the same metering rods and hangers. All were known builders.
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With a 65 jet in the front it must not have primary metering rods. What rod and hanger are in the secondary’s? does it have a fast throttle plate? Have you worked with the speed of the air flap on the secondary?
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I have walked through your shoes and spent many years learning to go fast. I made a lot of mistakes as did many others on this forum. That said, you might be able to answer a good many questions by going to a dyno, put the engine on it and run it! You will spend a few dollars here - but what you will learn in one eight hour day will help more then you now know. Yes - I know the cost is substantial , but when someone ( like a Mfg. ) asks you a question, you can answer them and produce HP & Torque numbers and that's what people need to see in order to help you. If you're guessing , then thats about all they can do too. You might think that is extreme but you'll find out information it would take a whole season to find out. Just my 2 cents from over here on a little Rock off the coast. Respectfully, Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA |
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What is a "fast" throttle plate? Also have not messed with the air flap but I know that it does open at WOT, just not sure how much or how fast. |
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Where are you? Division 1 ?
Mexico? If we knew then maybe we could recommend someone that could to help you at the (1/4 mile) track. Who was the previous owner of your car? Who built your 350 trans? Does it have a 2.74 low gear? What rear gear? What rear tire? Where's the other tire and brake? |
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