Got to tune a beautiful car!
11-21-2007, 08:42 AM
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Got to tune a beautiful car!
Its not everyday something this cool comes around. I just finished up the tune on this car last night.
1928 "T" Roadster. 383 SBC with an 871 blower shop roots blower using a RetrotekSpeed EFI kit. Everything is polished on this car by my buddy Jim at J&S polishing here in Colorado Springs. Its beautiful.
We couldn't get a solid dyno graph because it was driving through the converter, but its definitely making some power. The car wanted to climb off the dyno even with 4 straps... and the throttle response is insane. 2100lb car with probably 600rwhp uncorrected with no top = a scary streetrod! The owner gave me a ride around the block afterwards, 1928 blown small block on EFI is definitely a cool way to go
1928 "T" Roadster. 383 SBC with an 871 blower shop roots blower using a RetrotekSpeed EFI kit. Everything is polished on this car by my buddy Jim at J&S polishing here in Colorado Springs. Its beautiful.
We couldn't get a solid dyno graph because it was driving through the converter, but its definitely making some power. The car wanted to climb off the dyno even with 4 straps... and the throttle response is insane. 2100lb car with probably 600rwhp uncorrected with no top = a scary streetrod! The owner gave me a ride around the block afterwards, 1928 blown small block on EFI is definitely a cool way to go
11-21-2007, 10:06 AM
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I'm definately showing my grandpa this the next chance I get. He was all into the old cars back in the day, racing at the oval all the time, etc. He always tells me about the cool stuff he did, obviously with carbs...mostly.
I can't wait to get a 'real' job, Megasquirt is calling my '67 Firebird's name...
BTW what trans is he using? There's been a few options for glides, 350's and 400's as far as lock-up converters. If he has the cash to get this far, I'd expect a temporary lock-up solution for just the dyno wouldn't be an issue...
I can't wait to get a 'real' job, Megasquirt is calling my '67 Firebird's name...
BTW what trans is he using? There's been a few options for glides, 350's and 400's as far as lock-up converters. If he has the cash to get this far, I'd expect a temporary lock-up solution for just the dyno wouldn't be an issue...
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11-21-2007, 10:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HiProfile »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm definately showing my grandpa this the next chance I get. He was all into the old cars back in the day, racing at the oval all the time, etc. He always tells me about the cool stuff he did, obviously with carbs...mostly.
I can't wait to get a 'real' job, Megasquirt is calling my '67 Firebird's name...
BTW what trans is he using? There's been a few options for glides, 350's and 400's as far as lock-up converters. If he has the cash to get this far, I'd expect a temporary lock-up solution for just the dyno wouldn't be an issue...</TD></TR></TABLE>
im buying megasquirt v3.57 for my dodge ram i got a 5.9L magnum thats dying to be turbocharged
cant wait
I can't wait to get a 'real' job, Megasquirt is calling my '67 Firebird's name...
BTW what trans is he using? There's been a few options for glides, 350's and 400's as far as lock-up converters. If he has the cash to get this far, I'd expect a temporary lock-up solution for just the dyno wouldn't be an issue...</TD></TR></TABLE>
im buying megasquirt v3.57 for my dodge ram i got a 5.9L magnum thats dying to be turbocharged
cant wait
11-21-2007, 10:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quicksilver1689 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow my first thought was a pull through carb setup, but those are just velocity stacks? </TD></TR></TABLE>
sry for dbl post
but the velocity stack are on top of the carb. i think holley makes a filter for them
sry for dbl post
but the velocity stack are on top of the carb. i think holley makes a filter for them
11-21-2007, 11:30 AM
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That's the idea the company is going for, it seems to be designed for old carb guys to be able to put the whole kit on to convert to EFI while still running with the look of the carbs.
From http://www.retrotekspeed.com
The injectors are kid underneath, and there's a throttle plate in each runner.
Oh, and the tranny is a built th400 with a tiny converter.
From http://www.retrotekspeed.com
The injectors are kid underneath, and there's a throttle plate in each runner.
Oh, and the tranny is a built th400 with a tiny converter.
Pretty much anything but diesel or rotaries
11-21-2007, 02:47 PM
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I Love late 20's early 30's ford roadsters and coupes. Even with a near stock 350 crate motor that thing would fly. I can't imagine what that crazy *** motor would do in that thing.
11-21-2007, 03:11 PM
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you know, i can appreciate a nice car, no matter the make or platform, but for some reason these things dont do anything for me.
Must be sick fast no matter what way u look at it though,
Must be sick fast no matter what way u look at it though,
11-22-2007, 01:35 AM
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Re: (servion)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by servion »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's the idea the company is going for, it seems to be designed for old carb guys to be able to put the whole kit on to convert to EFI while still running with the look of the carbs.
From http://www.retrotekspeed.com
The injectors are kid underneath, and there's a throttle plate in each runner.
Oh, and the tranny is a built th400 with a tiny converter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
damn thats dope
From http://www.retrotekspeed.com
The injectors are kid underneath, and there's a throttle plate in each runner.
Oh, and the tranny is a built th400 with a tiny converter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
damn thats dope
