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Old 01-12-2024, 3:45pm   #21
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HAHAHA, you are so right. it's been such a long time since I hot rodded a car but just so you know a little history I'm no virgin when it comes to that. I started when I was 18, like 55 years ago when I was part of a team. we won stock eliminator at the 68 Spring Nationals, I mostly drove one of our cars. I learned so much but marriage, kids etc side tracked me, but nowadays mods are a lot harder than back then. I don't mind grinding or cutting to achieve a goal, I just have to get over the hump of this (sort of) cherry C5 that was in storage for 18 years till I got it.
I've sort of come to trust your way of putting things, I know that's not usually said on an open forum like this so take it for a good thing. Just keep giving me hints and I'll muddle along, we have decided on #45 injectors, let me know. Just remember I was red lighting before you probably started your first car (I may be wrong LOL). I've met Ronnie soxs and Bill Grumpy Jenkins. We shared ice on a staging lane a couple of times LOL.
I sis not mean to to disrepect you with my comments. A lot of nob's
think it is easy to mod cars. I think U-Tube and TV reality shows have
something to do with it. I have thrown a wrench in frustration many
times. But, the job always gets done, when I cool down.
Thank you,thank you for the age compliment.
Like you I talked shop with Ronnie. My big question
"Why did you drill holes in each header pipe"
His answer to check ,combustion in the cylinder. I said OK. That trick
never caught on. Both Ronnie and Buddy were stand up guys. Ronnie
could really shift a 4 speed.
I think your injector is too much for a non cammed, non blown
engine.
Me with what you have told me I would leave stock--28 plus size.
It sounds like you have plenty of experience with cars. Thats a good thing
and most dont have it. I am sure I cant tell you what you all ready
know.
Dont throw too many wrench's.
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Old 01-12-2024, 7:33pm   #22
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Thank you for understanding what I was trying to get at. I may take your tip on injectors, makes sense to me, like jets in a holley four barrel. The team I was part of was "Wilson & Pollack" and we ran a pair of 1963 Dodge Darts with a factory 383's with dual quads. The cars could cut into high 11's. Boy it feels good to get back into it a little. Thank you again my friend.
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