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Budman, 440hp numbers from a 350 is not a long shot, in fact Edlebrock sells a 440hp 350 crate motor that is scheduled to deliver to my front door later this week. I'll let you know how it idles when I get it running but Edlebrock claims the idle is nothing radical.
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From: North Richland Hills TX
Mine idles just fine at 900-1100...sure the car does shake a little with all that power, especially below 900 my CAM disagrees...starting it up is the b*tch with my current cats...never wants to warm up past 150, but it all will be fixed soon...
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From: North Texas
Hey Joe Buck. I have the same problem as you - not warming past 150. What would cause the low running temp and how do you fix it? I have unknown engine specs, 882 heads, headers, true duals (no cats). I'm not sure of my cam specs since the PO installed.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Burning Brakes
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From: SouthBend IN
I would like to hear more about your combo too.
I had just the other problem the other night with the c-4 ( carbed) I went with a friend to the local late night cruise in. I already had the slicks on it so it was just easier to drive it like that ( 15 miles). Anyway we get there and when the slick tires, 4" cowl hooded ( NO LOPE) vette pulls in quite a few people came over and asked me to pop the hood. I did. They see the Canfield heads and nitrous solenoids, one guy asks what it runs, I tell him 11.38 just like it is with the 100 shot ( I don't street race so nothing to hide)...funny part is nobody even asked to race. HEHE
BTW.. I did take a few friends for a ride and the car dead hooks on spray on the street. I mostly just go from 5-60 with them....G-force and hook is impressive when you drive a 4th gen.
I had just the other problem the other night with the c-4 ( carbed) I went with a friend to the local late night cruise in. I already had the slicks on it so it was just easier to drive it like that ( 15 miles). Anyway we get there and when the slick tires, 4" cowl hooded ( NO LOPE) vette pulls in quite a few people came over and asked me to pop the hood. I did. They see the Canfield heads and nitrous solenoids, one guy asks what it runs, I tell him 11.38 just like it is with the 100 shot ( I don't street race so nothing to hide)...funny part is nobody even asked to race. HEHE
BTW.. I did take a few friends for a ride and the car dead hooks on spray on the street. I mostly just go from 5-60 with them....G-force and hook is impressive when you drive a 4th gen.
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From: Chambersburg PA
Originally Posted by Nate 76x
Hey Joe Buck. I have the same problem as you - not warming past 150. What would cause the low running temp and how do you fix it? I have unknown engine specs, 882 heads, headers, true duals (no cats). I'm not sure of my cam specs since the PO installed.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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From: "Too Low, Too Fast, Too Loud" TX
Nice to know we have street racing vettes on the forum..now to the lighter side..we "San Antonio, TX" just lost 3 more teenagers to street racing last nite..youngest one was 16. Try to control yourselves out there. When I talk to ppl about the vette..seems like I catch myself saying that a vette owner "must be" disciplined to drive one of these cars. So ez for these things to get "out of control" when on the road.
Always been said, I know what I am doing out there..that might be true..but you don't know what the bonehead next to you is going to do!
This comes from a Texan..especially south texas..where the insurance rate are sky high. Statistics say the down here every other driver does not have insurance..not bad odds eh? 50% of the drivers out on the road have no insurance...great. Now you see one of the reasons "our" ..those that do have insurance.. rates are so damn high.
Sorry to be so long winded...just remember to set a good example for the crazy youth..and sometimes..old timers out there. Lot of discipline to drive these cars. Just my .02 cents...have a great day! Joe.
Always been said, I know what I am doing out there..that might be true..but you don't know what the bonehead next to you is going to do!
This comes from a Texan..especially south texas..where the insurance rate are sky high. Statistics say the down here every other driver does not have insurance..not bad odds eh? 50% of the drivers out on the road have no insurance...great. Now you see one of the reasons "our" ..those that do have insurance.. rates are so damn high.
Sorry to be so long winded...just remember to set a good example for the crazy youth..and sometimes..old timers out there. Lot of discipline to drive these cars. Just my .02 cents...have a great day! Joe.
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Burning Brakes
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From: SouthBend IN
Originally Posted by 81' Corvette Guy
Nice to know we have street racing vettes on the forum..now to the lighter side..we "San Antonio, TX" just lost 3 more teenagers to street racing last nite..youngest one was 16. Try to control yourselves out there. When I talk to ppl about the vette..seems like I catch myself saying that a vette owner "must be" disciplined to drive one of these cars. So ez for these things to get "out of control" when on the road.
Always been said, I know what I am doing out there..that might be true..but you don't know what the bonehead next to you is going to do!
This comes from a Texan..especially south texas..where the insurance rate are sky high. Statistics say the down here every other driver does not have insurance..not bad odds eh? 50% of the drivers out on the road have no insurance...great. Now you see one of the reasons "our" ..those that do have insurance.. rates are so damn high.
Sorry to be so long winded...just remember to set a good example for the crazy youth..and sometimes..old timers out there. Lot of discipline to drive these cars. Just my .02 cents...have a great day! Joe.
Always been said, I know what I am doing out there..that might be true..but you don't know what the bonehead next to you is going to do!
This comes from a Texan..especially south texas..where the insurance rate are sky high. Statistics say the down here every other driver does not have insurance..not bad odds eh? 50% of the drivers out on the road have no insurance...great. Now you see one of the reasons "our" ..those that do have insurance.. rates are so damn high.
Sorry to be so long winded...just remember to set a good example for the crazy youth..and sometimes..old timers out there. Lot of discipline to drive these cars. Just my .02 cents...have a great day! Joe.
Most of those younger kids getting hurt don't have fast cars, they just think their indestructable, as we all did at that age.
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Originally Posted by 75rag4sp
Are you guys running with out a thermostat? No thermostat and a high volume water pump will keep you from ever getting warm
Burning Brakes
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From: SouthBend IN
Originally Posted by 81' Corvette Guy
Guilty?? Actually my post was for Joe Buck...but hey..if the shoe fits..
Apparently my misunderstanding. sorry.
Twin..their having problems with too good of a cooling system. My friend had the same problem with his Chevelle the other night. He can't run a thermostat , his intake has a restricter there. Car wouldn't go over 140...i was teasing him and told him he needs cardboard.