got the vega runnin....
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got the vega runnin....
i got the vega running.... but a little diss appointed... only went 1.7 in 60 ft... i'm running a 331 sbc... 780 holley... vac secondarys... 570 lift cam... holley strip domminator intake...turbo 350 manually shifted..5000 red neck converter...11.5 comp... 112 race fuel...great fuel pump... 9 psi through traps... but only a 11.87 et at 113 mph... i'm lost... any ideas????? im thinking that i'm not getting the seconderys to open?? thanks in advance... caveman... :? :? :? :?
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The GEAR is On the $$,and could even take more w/32 Tall tie in a 331"SBC,but change that Carb and you'll see Big Improvements!
Actually More Stall would'nt Hurt either..........?
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Actually More Stall would'nt Hurt either..........?
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vega
thanks for the reply... car went 1.7 in 60 ft... but only 113 mph??? maybe to high of fuel... was running 112.... maybe i should go bavk to around 102??? hoping for 1.5 in 60 ft and about 125 mph... what do you think???? thanks in advance!!!!..... caveman :? :? :?
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vega
thanks for the reply... i'm just trying to test.. before i spend the money on an 850... i know the vac carb isn't intended to be an all out race carb... but i have it...lol..... once i know for sure... that is the problem... then i;ll replace it... trying not to change a lot... one thing at a time... thanks again... caveman :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
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vega
well guys... i bought a 750 double pumper... all done up... 50 cc acc pumps etc... going to try it fri nite...... hope it does a lot better......seems like it has A LOT more power.... thanks guys!!!!!!