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Old Jun 4, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Subfixer
So now I'm looking at Comp Extreme energy XR282HR.
Dur: 230/236 @ .050
Lift: .510/.520
LSA: 110* on 106* centerline
Looks like that should get me a DCR of 8.91:1
Same one I'm using, it won't sound like much at idle but it's a beast when you lean on it.
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 01:25 PM
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Well, I finally got back at it today. Buttoned everything up and took the first ride in over 2 years.

Timing is very mild. 32* all in @ 3000 rpm, B28 vacuum can.
I tried a bunch of hard and soft acceleration runs in 4th gear from 1500 to 3000 rpm.
So far, no detonation issues.

A bit choppy going around town in 4th gear, but much more livable than the old solid roller I had in there before.

One quick stab in 2nd gear from 2000 rpm lit up the tires, so I know there's more than enough torque on hand.

Now just waiting for a new AC drier to arrive so I can put the hood back on and take it for a longer ride.
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 04:35 PM
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Yahoo! On the road again
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 07:40 PM
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Good for you Subtixer. Long time overdue. Now, we need a video AND sound of this bad boy! ����

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Old Jun 25, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 6T5RUSH
Good for you Subtixer. Long time overdue. Now, we need a video AND sound of this bad boy! ����

Jim
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I don't have any in-car video, but here's the car idling in the garage @ 850 rpm:

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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 08:50 AM
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Sounds Good!
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 05:28 PM
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Congrats on a sweet rebuild ! ....patience is a virtue !
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