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Topic: Need parts advice.
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Fastymz
Journeyman Posts: 74
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-15-2001 03:54 AM
   
What would be my best new part for my set up.I have $400 to spend looking for more speed.Give your imput please.Thanks Ron------------------
65 coupe with a stock 1969 351w,RPM intake,carter625cfm,shorty hedmen hedders,black magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Boss 429 hood scoop.
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69maverick
Gearhead Posts: 444
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-15-2001 07:17 AM
Those gears have got to go!! and a posi would be nice! Or a duraspark ignition and a Crain Box!
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 462
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 08-15-2001 09:54 AM
i think for close to $400 you should be able to get some gears, a spool and a decent cam for it. good luck mike r--capri man------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
81 capri-7.56 @88mph 1/8
1.56 60 ft.
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 162
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-15-2001 12:01 PM
Ron,
A PowerTrax Lock-Right ($225) and a 3.70 gearset ($130) would put you right in the ball park if you do it yourself..  I know you've heard it before, but you need to sell or trade the Carter carb to a Chebby guy.. It is good for street, but not an all-out performance SB Ford carb and is holding you back.. Been there.. Done that... 
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 1151
From: a bad scene from "children of the corn"
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-15-2001 03:19 PM
Definately needs more gear. That would be the first thing I would change. A 3.89 or 4.11 would make it seem like a completely different car.
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Fastymz
Journeyman Posts: 74
From: Reno Nv
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-16-2001 05:58 PM
Thanks guys I'm going to look into the gears.Either going to the 3.80 or 4.11.Ron------------------
65 coupe with a stock 1969 351w,RPM intake,carter625cfm,shorty hedmen hedders,black magic electric fan,stock C4,peg leg 8" 2:80,Boss 429 hood scoop.
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 239
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 08-21-2001 04:00 PM
Bluestreek, What size and model Carter did you use? engine combo ect. jets/rods and any other info? What carb are you useing now? I lost a ton of power when I tried a buddy of mines Carter. I thought it was because of the CFM differance, going from 780 to 650 CFM. Also did your nickname come from Transformers "yes, the cartoon?"
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bluestreek
Gearhead Posts: 162
From: Athens,GA
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 08-21-2001 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by SundanceKid:
Bluestreek, What size and model Carter did you use? engine combo ect. jets/rods and any other info? What carb are you useing now? I lost a ton of power when I tried a buddy of mines Carter. I thought it was because of the CFM differance, going from 780 to 650 CFM. Also did your nickname come from Transformers "yes, the cartoon?"
I used the Edelbrock 600 #1405.. It was basically a Carter 625 CFM.. I tried it on my 289 with ported heads, RPM intake, cam and headers.. I ordered a calibration kit, jets, a pressure regulator, strip fuel pump, tried everything, even designed my own set of rods, but never got the secondaries to feel just right.. It also had a bad habit of bogging when I made a hard right turn for some reason.. I finally borrowed a Holley 600 from someone and I couldn't believe the difference it made.. It felt like a totally different engine when I floored it... I sold the Edelbrock to my nephew with a 318 Dodge and found me a used Holley 600 and later purchased a used Holley 650 and 750 DP.. With proper tuning, all my Holleys will run the same mph in the 1/4 mile, believe it or not.. I never tried a larger Carter because I was so disappointed with the 625.. I got the handle Bluestreek from my CB radio days.. It was given to me because of my Blue '66 Mustang..
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