Well I ran the 283
 

First pass was a 8.75. Lets say I wasnt happy. lol I need a carb in a bad way. I do know this. It felt like I had something in the way of the footpedal. Lol I had the bracket that the idle screw hits on backwards and wasnt getting full throttle. I got it switch around and it went 8.166 then backed it with a 8.159.
I am happy with the first outing. I just stuck a coan 20505 shelf converter in and it felt tight. I figured it would be to loose. I shifted @6700 and my rpms was dropping backto 48 49 hundred.I have the playback tach but dont know how to work it.
I am going to put a auto camshaft in and test it. This was a stickshift camshaft this week.

Back to the carb I got the q jet to danny ashley who is the man on the rochester??

What about torque converters? Any used stuff out there that could help me save a buck??

Thanx class racer friends

Re: Well I ran the 283
 

philbilly ,

Try PTC ( Kenny Ford ) or Lenny @ Ultimate convertor .... They will put you right there , where you need to be ... Make sure you have all your spec/ info before you call .. Info ( engine ci,cam,carb, weight, gears,etc.)
Good Luck with your project .....

Re: Well I ran the 283
 

Texas Ranger is right, you won't find anyone better that Dean Oliver on that carb

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Phil, contact me before you buy a converter. I can save you some time.....

Talk to Dean on the carb....

Wade

Re: Well I ran the 283
 

Don't despair Phil my friend! You are on the right track. I would contact Deno and talk to Wade. Stick with it. Jim

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Re: Well I ran the 283
 

If anybody knows 283's it's Wade.
Do what he says and don't ??? it.......

Re: Well I ran the 283
 

10-4 there!
He raced one of them fancy pants V-10 cars in the CIC and showed him nothing but taillights!
I bet that there aren't any other 283 racers that have done that!

Good one to get advice from!

Re: Well I ran the 283
 

I appreciate all the help. Wade for sure got it going on. I will be taking his advice without question. Hopefully a camshaft converter and carb I may be able to hit a nhra divisional this year. I didnt really think I would be this far on the budget I am on.

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Danny Ashley is a Q Jet Pro! He's also an ultra Nice guy. I guarantee you won't be disappointed with his work.

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