C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Houston, We have a problem....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 06:02 PM
  #1  
Warhead's Avatar
Warhead
Thread Starter
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Lurkerville
Default Houston, We have a problem....

Engine is a 355, Edelbrock Performer RPM top end w/750 cfm carb.

check out the idle HC's. Too much fuel ???

Reply
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 06:08 PM
  #2  
jim2527's Avatar
jim2527
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 19,347
Likes: 654
From: Tampa, Florida
Default

I think you need to turn your idle screws out.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:11 PM
  #3  
yellow 72's Avatar
yellow 72
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 5,202
Likes: 10
From: cincinnati ohio
St. Jude Donor '09
Default

You're tryin' to pass emissions with this cam?

Good luck


Duration at 0.006" Lift: Intake: 308° Exhaust: 318°
Duration at 0.050" Lift: Intake: 234° Exhaust: 244°
Lift at Cam: Intake: 0.325" Exhaust: 0.340"
Lift at Valve: Intake: 0.488" Exhaust: 0.510"
Timing at 0.050" lift: Open Close
Intake: 10° BTDC 44° ABDC
Exhaust: 59° BBDC 5° ATDC
Centerlines: Lobe Separation - 112° Intake Centerline - 107°
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 09:13 PM
  #4  
AzMotorhead's Avatar
AzMotorhead
Limping across the line
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,299
Likes: 109
From: Peoria Az
Default

You can do it.
Back timing down to Zero than lean out the carb a little.
Change the oil & air filter then take it through
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:36 PM
  #5  
FeedVaal's Avatar
FeedVaal
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,166
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa Ok
Default

Great time to move to Oklahoma.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:41 PM
  #6  
pbcanney's Avatar
pbcanney
Drifting
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,924
Likes: 6
Default

First Wisconsin, now Utah.. whats with these 3rd world countries probing 30 year old cars?

youre idling at 1100?
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 03:41 PM
  #7  
rihwoods's Avatar
rihwoods
Race Director
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 16,100
Likes: 17
Default

Originally Posted by ICBMdude
Engine is a 355, Edelbrock Performer RPM top end w/750 cfm carb.

check out the idle HC's. Too much fuel ???

Here is my 78 L-82 (Calif )results...note allowable HC's at 15 mph (max 191) & 25 mph (max 159). Mine measured 17 & 16....You definately need some carb tuning...especially with the favorable criteria you have.....



Rich

Last edited by rihwoods; Oct 3, 2007 at 03:54 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 03:42 PM
  #8  
TopGunn's Avatar
TopGunn
Drifting
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,629
Likes: 4
From: Somers CT
Default

I have a similar situation with my Q-Jet only my HC's are near 3400 at idle. I don't have to pass smog tests here but I had them test it because the thing always stinks of HC's when idling.

Anyway.............the problem turns out to be the idle circuit it the carb is actually lean and it's pulling fuel from another area making the thing seemingly run rich, it's actually running lean.

What carb are you running?
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-6

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:14 PM
  #9  
jackson's Avatar
jackson
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,739
Likes: 630
From: Unreconstructed, South Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by ICBMdude
Engine is a 355, Edelbrock Performer RPM top end w/750 cfm carb. check out the idle HC's. Too much fuel ???
Carb probably needs work ... but are you sure you have enough vacuum & compression with this combo? Do you KNOW your true scr? Do you KNOW your vacuum?

Which head gasket? Which RPM heads: 70cc or 64cc? What pistons? ... and ... How far (if any) down in hole?
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Houston, We have a problem....





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:31 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-1
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE