0-60 after new carb...
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Re: 0-60 after new carb... (gdh)
I replaced the q-jet that I had (17059507) with an 78 L-82 quadrajet (17058228) provided by Nomad78SA.
The L-82 q-jet was also rebuilt locally by a place called Ace Fuel Systems and fitted with an electric choke.
The real fun part is the car's 0-60 time went from about 8.3 to 6.5 with an ignition kit, carb rebuild, headers, and duals. At this pount, I'm very eager to dig into the engine now. My friend told me, "Soon you'll be in the 5's and your car will be real fast then". I plan to skip the 5's all together... :D
-Steve
The L-82 q-jet was also rebuilt locally by a place called Ace Fuel Systems and fitted with an electric choke.
The real fun part is the car's 0-60 time went from about 8.3 to 6.5 with an ignition kit, carb rebuild, headers, and duals. At this pount, I'm very eager to dig into the engine now. My friend told me, "Soon you'll be in the 5's and your car will be real fast then". I plan to skip the 5's all together... :D
-Steve
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Re: 0-60 after new carb... (Pacin'California)
That's great!
A properly tuned carb do all the difference in the world. A new engine with good head and cam will get you in the 4.x sec 0-60 easy.:thumbs:
Stephan
A properly tuned carb do all the difference in the world. A new engine with good head and cam will get you in the 4.x sec 0-60 easy.:thumbs:
Stephan
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