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by tsanchez
Thu Feb 18, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Overhead Carb Video
Replies: 40
Views: 6865

Re: Overhead Carb Video

Wouldnt that then fill the cavity with air making a hesitation next tip in?
by tsanchez
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: BB chevy intake manifold
Replies: 13
Views: 2898

Re: BB chevy intake manifold

Joe said one time the l88 was the best he ever used for a dual plane
by tsanchez
Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: how will installation centreline effect my cam?
Replies: 77
Views: 12114

Re: how will installation centreline effect my cam?

Dont do it like that, use .050 lifter rise to check for timing
by tsanchez
Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:36 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Robertshaw engine thermostats discontinued?
Replies: 23
Views: 7406

Re: Robertshaw engine thermostats discontinued?

NIce thing about these stats are they are balanced, when pressure from pump is pushing on it before or during use it does not hinder the operation because the pressure on both sides of the cup is the same or very close. They work great and maintain consistent temperatures
by tsanchez
Sun Dec 14, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Valve-train geometry
Replies: 21
Views: 2721

Re: Valve-train geometry

http://www.aera.org/engine-professional ... -geometry/

Download the pdf to see illustrations
by tsanchez
Wed Dec 03, 2014 10:06 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: The most powerful NA Stock LS7 SB on the planet 704RWHP!!!
Replies: 86
Views: 19817

Re: The most powerful NA Stock LS7 SB on the planet 704RWHP!

Good thing we dont race dynos, fact of life is if the car doesnt run the numbers at the track then it does not make the power to do it.
by tsanchez
Fri Aug 29, 2014 4:04 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: How to reduce valve tip sweep pattern. Help?
Replies: 21
Views: 5528

Re: How to reduce valve tip sweep pattern. Help?

[quoteThis "minimal sweep" crap is "sweeping" the internet forums, and while it may be simple for the average joe to comprehend, the fact is the "minimal sweep" method overlooks the more critical side (the pushrod side) of the rocker arm and can thereby compromise the c...
by tsanchez
Tue Aug 12, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: What are these FORD heads worth
Replies: 15
Views: 2252

Re: What are these FORD heads worth

blykins wrote:Oh, I remember now..... #-o

Chevrolet is the company that copied the Cleveland head for their LS engines.
They are actually more like an old Cadillac head than cleveland.
by tsanchez
Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate
Replies: 70
Views: 9035

Re: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate

Still messing with it and currently think there is trans/converter problems but it has run 10.50 at 127 in 4000ft DA, transfer slot restrictions are at .050. This is foot braked trans is still full auto, full interior
by tsanchez
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate
Replies: 70
Views: 9035

Re: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate

I run dual dominators on a tunnel ram on the street, progressive linkage and transfer slot restrictions, dual wide band showed equal mixture both sides at 3300rpm cruise. Last drag week with 4.44 gears and 1200 miles it averaged 12mpg and got almost 15 on a stretch. Runs up on the converter nice an...
by tsanchez
Wed Aug 06, 2014 6:27 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate
Replies: 70
Views: 9035

Re: Dual quads progressive versus 1 to 1 linkage debate

I run dual dominators on a tunnel ram on the street, progressive linkage and transfer slot restrictions, dual wide band showed equal mixture both sides at 3300rpm cruise. Last drag week with 4.44 gears and 1200 miles it averaged 12mpg and got almost 15 on a stretch. Runs up on the converter nice and...
by tsanchez
Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:02 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Need help on setting rocker shaft sweep pattern
Replies: 29
Views: 4034

Re: Need help on setting rocker shaft sweep pattern

Walter R. Malik wrote:
tsanchez wrote:If the sweep is at its minimum then it will be correct at mid lift.
On the valve side ... there are two sides to a rocker arm.
This is true, I was just a
dressing his issue with doing it by stand height.
by tsanchez
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:07 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Need help on setting rocker shaft sweep pattern
Replies: 29
Views: 4034

Re: Need help on setting rocker shaft sweep pattern

If the sweep is at its minimum then it will be correct at mid lift.
by tsanchez
Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Race Cars & Parts - For Sale or Wanted
Topic: Accel dfi
Replies: 1
Views: 1702

Re: Accel dfi

Still available, its a gen 7 dfi system.

$700 OBO