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- Thu Jul 20, 2023 12:10 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: 2 bbl Cleveland heads & pistons
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2275
Re: 2 bbl Cleveland heads & pistons
The open chamber head works better than it gets credit for.The open chamber 4v I’ve hit 500hp easily on pump juice with zero detonation. The 2v is no different but with smaller ports and less hp capability. I see no reason why the oc head cannot make 600 hp. Infact my guess is the ol boy’s probably ...
- Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:03 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: carb to big ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3757
Re: carb to big ?
A buddy bought the other. He has problems with it being rich also.
- Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:58 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: carb to big ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3757
Re: carb to big ?
IMG_9745.jpeg IMG_9744.jpeg Thanks guys, I'm still helping my friend with his 423 SBC drag car. He has a QFT 1050 (4150 base) that wants to be leaned from the factory jetting alot for best ET and MPH. Doesn't seem right to me. Factory jetting is 86/93 and it wants 77 / 84 if i remember correctly. W...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:11 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: carb to big ?
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3757
Re: carb to big ?
Thanks guys, I'm still helping my friend with his 423 SBC drag car. He has a QFT 1050 (4150 base) that wants to be leaned from the factory jetting alot for best ET and MPH. Doesn't seem right to me. Factory jetting is 86/93 and it wants 77 / 84 if i remember correctly. Whenever I see a carb want to...
- Sat Aug 27, 2022 12:56 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Pat Ganahl
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1316
Re: Pat Ganahl
Rest in peace Pat. I’ve used your book as reference many times. In fact wore one out and bought new copy. Lost a dear friend it feels like.
- Sat May 28, 2022 12:02 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Oil Consumption Issue
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2184
Re: Oil Consumption Issue
If you are pulling oil from valley your intake ports will show signs of oil residue. Especially the amount it’s using.
- Fri May 27, 2022 11:06 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: 423 SBC combo help
- Replies: 130
- Views: 15470
Re: 423 SBC combo help
I have two of those qft1050. You have to check and make sure its not for a boost motor. Mine were and that requires adding a vac line for it and adding power valves. Otherwise they run way rich. I phoned the number in to quickfuel and that was his reply. Finally got it dialed in but offered no gains...
- Fri May 27, 2022 11:05 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: 423 SBC combo help
- Replies: 130
- Views: 15470
Re: 423 SBC combo help
I have two of those qft1050. You have to check and make sure its not for a boost motor. Mine were and that requires adding a vac line for it and adding power valves. Otherwise they run way rich. I phoned the number in to quickfuel and that was his reply. Finally got it dialed in but offered no gains...
- Wed May 04, 2022 1:05 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: SBF 302 cam recommendation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1345
Re: SBF 302 cam recommendation
Finding a flat tappet core might be next issue. Last two Clevelands im doing roller cores only?
- Wed May 04, 2022 12:57 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: KB hypereutectic pistons
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4336
Re: KB hypereutectic pistons
It definitely was in the 90’s when i talked with this guy. Do not recall his name. Was excellent to talk to and got a lot of information from him. He also said for drag only and and possibly nos to make sure i put pistons on high end of piston clearance spec. I did that then and i still do it no mat...
- Fri Apr 22, 2022 9:16 am
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2476
Re: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
- Thu Apr 21, 2022 2:33 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2476
Re: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
It will be interesting to see what the difference in car is. Hp and tq on both engines very close to each other. The high compression motor reacted better to oxy fuel
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2476
Re: If I did nothing else but change the stroke of my crank...
It could be mag. Im not exactly sure. We actually ran the engine with k&n stub stack filters. When i removed the filters and just ran bases it made 712@6700. The car is a heavy tub so we tighten duration hoping to get this land yacht outta gate better. Just going to stuff in.
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:28 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: KB hypereutectic pistons
- Replies: 41
- Views: 4336
Re: KB hypereutectic pistons
I remember when i first bought the kbs I talked to there tec for some info. He told me his own 347 stroker was the test mule. They had a 350 shot of nos on it and it worked awesome. As mark mentioned he also stressed tuneup tuneup tuneup. But thats like everything I suppose.
- Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:59 pm
- Forum: Engine Tech
- Topic: Edmonton AB shop
- Replies: 3
- Views: 621
Re: Edmonton AB shop
Jim kemp south of stony plain. 780-974-0329. Cant beat this guy.