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| Author: | 68_Coronet [ Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Performance Tips |
I am planning to take my 68 coronet with the factory 225 out to my local drag strip to see what it can do. I have set my points to .020, set my valve lash to .021 exhaust and .011 intake, I have rebuilt my distributor, rebuilt my Holley 1920 carb, set plug gap to .45, set my timing to about 12° before TDC and replaced all electrical system components. I plan to run premium gasoline with NOS octane boost. I would like to know if there's any other little performance tweeks I can make for a better 1/4 mile time. And if an octane boost and premium will make a difference if any. Anything anyone knows that will improve engine performance is much appreciated. |
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| Author: | Charrlie_S [ Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:29 am ] |
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Don't waste your money on the octane boost. Most likely it would also run better with 89 octane, then 93.octane. A stock slant has such a low CR, it doesn't need much octane, and the only reason I suggest 89 octane, is because I have no idea what curve is in the distributer. I would put the plugs back to .035, unless you have a non stock ign system. I found my stock slant ran best with a little tighter valve lash. Maybe .008 intake, and .018 exhaust. Haven't worked with points in a long time, but it seems like .016 is a better number, if I remember correctly. You don't want the gap too wide. 1) make sure the carb opens all the way, when the pedal is on the floor. 2) make sure the choke is fully open 3) Remove the fan blade, but make sure you don't let it run hot 4) You can also remove the field wire from the alternator, but don't let the battery get low. 5) remove all excess weight in the trunk, and back seat, including spare. 6) if you want to speend the time/money, cut the exhaust pipe, and have a pair of flanges installed, so you can open the exhaust at the track. 7)Raise the front tire pressure to about 35lbs. 8 ) stay out of the water box, if on street tires. |
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| Author: | 68_Coronet [ Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:05 am ] |
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Thanks for the advice, I do plan to pull the spare tire and jack. I am running stock ignition but I found the the larger gap on the plugs did make a difference, along with pulling the plug washer to get the ignition a little further into the combustion chamber. The stock specs for the points are .017-.023 and everyone was saying to run .020 or a little under, and mine is a tight .020. Again thanks for the advice. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Wed Jul 27, 2016 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tips |
Add air to the front tires to reduce rolling resistance and better roll out. I would play with the timing till it pings and back it off a couple of degrees. Oh yea, add a 200 shot of nitrous! Just kidding. Let us know what it runs. |
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| Author: | enrique lopez [ Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:55 pm ] |
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I have friend that for a while was into street racing... (shame on him) He said he would put dry ice in the air filter.... Said he could tell the difference for sure... Is this true?? or is it just his myth?? |
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| Author: | SpaceFrank [ Fri Jul 29, 2016 4:19 pm ] |
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I don't know about dry ice. It might cool the air coming in, but it's also gonna give off CO2. I have another idea that should work. Buy one of these, and a box of these, run a rubber hose from your air cleaner through the firewall, attach to the nose of the dispenser. Pull the trigger as soon as you get off the line. I wouldn't recommend trying to reload mid-run, but you can probably crack multiple canisters into the dispenser at a time before discharging. |
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