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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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I had my 408 down this winter for a cam and fuel injection upgrade. This led to additional head work, valve springs, intake work, etc. Bullshark hooked me up with the guys at Competition marine in St. Louis for dyno tuning. Anyway, they called me today and said the engine runs great but my fuel injectors were too small so they are changing to 60 lb injectors and trying again but it was a relief to know it fired and ran well. I am running a racepump mechanical fuel pump on this engine and it works great. They said it takes a couple of seconds to fire when cold but they have an idea of how to eliminate this. Thanks Bullshark

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I can't wait to see it. You gonna make it to Columbia for the Corvette Cup in April?

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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I am planning to attend if I get the car back together. I have to get the engine in as well as all of the interior is out for the rewiring that was required for the fuel injection, rear mounted tranny cooler, and killer lights mods.
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Hey Gene, motor looks real good. I plan on going to Columbia if the weather is good. Charlie
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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I should say it runs,,, 500/500!! With no bottle. Not bad for for a C3...
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Not bad at all!
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