WOT Off Idle Acceleration

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Apr 26, 2009 | 05:33 PM

Exdeath

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WOT Off Idle Acceleration

I have a 1979 Corvette making about 425 hp, automatic TH400 transmission, and a spreadbore Holley 650 Double pumper with mechanical secondaries. All possible components are currently designed for idle - 5500 RPM power.

My question is, can my car take off from a dead stop at idle (approx 950-1000 RPM) at WOT and not experience any lag or hesitation whatsoever?

I have tuned the car to the point of just having a split second of lag before it tears off. (Almost unnoticeable to passengers but I feel it) If I power brake to 1500-2000 RPM it just peels out with absolutely no lag.

I am somewhat of a perfectionist but I want to make sure that I am not trying to achieve something that is just impossible by trying to get rid of that split second of lag.

Thanks in advance

Apr 26, 2009 | 05:47 PM

bozzman3

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Richen up the base idle,turning all 4 idle screws a small but equal amount,counter clockwise

Apr 26, 2009 | 06:07 PM

MotorHead

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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.

Go up one or two sizes on your primary squirter might solve the problem

Apr 26, 2009 | 07:23 PM

OldCorvetteKid

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I had the same problem, but with a vacuum secondary carb. Increased the "squirter" nozzle one size, presto, no more bog at any RPM.

Apr 26, 2009 | 08:20 PM

tabbruzz

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Try to adjust the accerator pump to see if you can get rid of it...

Apr 26, 2009 | 08:24 PM

76 sting

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OldCorvetteKid

I had the same problem, but with a vacuum secondary carb. Increased the "squirter" nozzle one size, presto, no more bog at any RPM.

this is the easiest and quickest way to get the bog out as long as all other tolerences are to spec.

Apr 27, 2009 | 06:58 PM

Reggie Dunlop

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You can bet yer cheeks it aint the power valve!

Apr 27, 2009 | 07:18 PM

hugie82

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From: Bridgewater nj

Quote:

Originally Posted by tabbruzz

Try to adjust the accerator pump to see if you can get rid of it...

and that is the easiest to start with

Just tighten up the bolt w/ the spring just enough to slip a match book cover between the accelerator pump arm and bolt. Then punch that bitch to the floor