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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North tonawanda NY
That said I dont see why other upgrades wouldnt wake it up at lower rpms. If I had to bet, Id guess the op have never even taken it to 5,000 rpm and is just looking for more grunt from stoplight to stoplight?
I always wanted to try porting my manifold in my 84 but I was too chicken at the time.Tried to find a second manifold to do it to but had no luck. Honestly It always ran great the whole 13 years I owned it except when the starter failed in the running position and the thermostat stuck causing it to overheat.
Dr. Detroit
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: New Braunfels Texas
I had an 84 with the same limited intake... Ive read it flow tests at about 500 cfm.
That said I dont see why other upgrades wouldnt wake it up at lower rpms. If I had to bet, Id guess the op have never even taken it to 5,000 rpm and is just looking for more grunt from stoplight to stoplight?
I always wanted to try porting my manifold in my 84 but I was too chicken at the time.Tried to find a second manifold to do it to but had no luck. Honestly It always ran great the whole 13 years I owned it except when the starter failed in the running position and the thermostat stuck causing it to overheat.
That said I dont see why other upgrades wouldnt wake it up at lower rpms. If I had to bet, Id guess the op have never even taken it to 5,000 rpm and is just looking for more grunt from stoplight to stoplight?
I always wanted to try porting my manifold in my 84 but I was too chicken at the time.Tried to find a second manifold to do it to but had no luck. Honestly It always ran great the whole 13 years I owned it except when the starter failed in the running position and the thermostat stuck causing it to overheat.
The CFI ran great....worked on many when I was younger as no one wanted too and I always cleaned up $$$$ wise on them.......Ironically, the only one I couldn't keep running is in my garage now (82' Z/28) and I converted it to carb many years ago.......it had a plethora of compute problems and at the time I was poor, fed up, and wanted to drive my car....and my decision was made. But let me tell you something......with the 2101 Performer, 600 Holley, Curved HEI, 1.6 Comp rockers and Edelbrock headers, it ran 1.2 seconds faster in the 1/4 mile with no mods.....stock camshaft. The intake is a problem for sure. I now have an Edelbrock Q-Jet on it now and it runs even better........
Jebby
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
I installed Comp Cams 1412-16 MAGNUM 8650 Cast Chrome Moly 1.52 Roller Tip Rockers and had to open up the push rod slots to prevent binding and I also used guide plates.
I tried to use CRANE 99768-16 polylocks but they would not fit under my stock L-82 valve covers, and I did not want to grind down the dippers to see if they would fit.
I tried to find shorty polylocks that might have fit but had no luck so I used the standard nut and yes it was harder to get them locked down.
I tried to use CRANE 99768-16 polylocks but they would not fit under my stock L-82 valve covers, and I did not want to grind down the dippers to see if they would fit.
I tried to find shorty polylocks that might have fit but had no luck so I used the standard nut and yes it was harder to get them locked down.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,028
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From: North tonawanda NY
I installed Comp Cams 1412-16 MAGNUM 8650 Cast Chrome Moly 1.52 Roller Tip Rockers and had to open up the push rod slots to prevent binding and I also used guide plates.
I tried to use CRANE 99768-16 polylocks but they would not fit under my stock L-82 valve covers, and I did not want to grind down the dippers to see if they would fit.
I tried to find shorty polylocks that might have fit but had no luck so I used the standard nut and yes it was harder to get them locked down.
I tried to use CRANE 99768-16 polylocks but they would not fit under my stock L-82 valve covers, and I did not want to grind down the dippers to see if they would fit.
I tried to find shorty polylocks that might have fit but had no luck so I used the standard nut and yes it was harder to get them locked down.
Last edited by augiedoggy; Feb 8, 2021 at 05:59 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: melbourne florida
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Oops forgot guide plates if you don't have them you needed guided rockers. I still think it's worth doing but a cam and intake would help more.
I know I'll inflame the cease fire fans but that intake flows like crap.
I know I'll inflame the cease fire fans but that intake flows like crap.
