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Stumped?? #61637
05/22/08 01:31 PM
05/22/08 01:31 PM
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AFDRAGRACER Offline OP
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I've been running 14.50's in my Dart w/3.55's in the rear. I put 4.10's in and saw no change in et. I'm going through the trap at around 5000rpm. I don't get it. That is a pretty decent jump in gearing, should I have seen a change in et &/or top end rpm? I'm at a lost...seems like everything I do to improve performance the car just stays in the 14.50's. Any ideas?

oh ya quick stats with the car:
360 .030, 9.5 to 1 comp, 2500 stall, 750 Edelbrock carb, 280 HL Isky cam


70 Duster, stroked 360

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Re: Stumped?? [Re: AFDRAGRACER] #61638
05/22/08 01:34 PM
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Hows your 60' times? Maybe you spin more with the 4.10.

Re: Stumped?? [Re: AFDRAGRACER] #61639
05/22/08 02:38 PM
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whats the MPH between the 2 runs ?

Re: Stumped?? [Re: bobby66] #61640
05/22/08 03:13 PM
05/22/08 03:13 PM
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60' times were close to the same but not as consistant as before: 2.13 - 2.19. I didn't feel it spin but the air temp was over 100 so I'm sure the track was good and hot.

Top end speed was the same as before 92-93mph.

I know air temp can slow the car, but I still thought I would see a change. I just feel like I'm missing something? Thanks.


70 Duster, stroked 360

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Re: Stumped?? [Re: AFDRAGRACER] #61641
05/22/08 04:49 PM
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May want to check your tech

Re: Stumped?? [Re: theraif] #61642
05/22/08 07:28 PM
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I'd check your fuel system to be sure you're getting enough gas to the engine during your run. I've seen fuel delivery problems cause your symptoms. If you have a fuel gauge and it drops below 5 pounds pressure during the run you need to fix it. (3/8" fuel line from the tank, electric pump, regulator, new filter for 3/8" line, float level). Will the engine RPM past 5,000 in first & second? If not you may have a valve spring problem.


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