H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. - Page 165

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-03-2019, 10:04 PM

Waited the heat out a bit this afternoon then we cruised around on the pit bikes taking in some of the cool D-1 cars, then it was off to work. Pulled a couple carbs apart to see some differences and start to get a better understanding of how these things operate and what my changes might affect. I was gonna set the tach up for multiple shift lights because she needs to make sure 3rd gets wound up good so 4th doesnt lay over as bad but in order for that to happen more wiring needs to happen to the tach and I can't do it now so no go on that.

Larry Hill · 10-04-2019, 06:24 AM

Go to see the car yesterday, it's real nice!

Rich Biebel · 10-04-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey Miles

Please tell that to NHRA, the solid lifter engines were penalized with HP from the factory and now that all the hydraulic engines can use solid lifters they didn't get HP. But the solid lifter engines didn't get a reprieve of HP.
Casey Miles
Stock

I was making that comparison based on 1970 technology and what we had back then.

I really don't think there is anywhere near as much difference with what was being used for hydraulic lifters in the modern era.

My hydraulic roller cam/lifter equipped EFI LT-1 could rev to the moon with very moderate spring pressure. Maybe not the best comparison to a flat lifter cams but still hydraulic lifters...

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-04-2019, 10:27 AM

Weather is cooler today but certainly not ideal, feels real damp. We tried to concentrate on keeping the car a bit cooler this morning and she made sure the 3-4 shift was a little late and ran a bit faster than yesterday. Don't pay any attention to the weather numbers in the photo, that's old info.

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-04-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Go to see the car yesterday, it's real nice!

Thank you.

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-04-2019, 12:47 PM

Weather is getting a bit better, had a nice run going, 60' was good but she shifted too early into 4th and it didn't recover well. Doing burnouts and having a blast!

jmcarter · 10-04-2019, 01:29 PM

Looks good! Wasn’t aware the index was .15 lower than automatic. In any case wondering which Hoosier you’re running and air pressure?

Bob Gullett · 10-04-2019, 02:15 PM

How much air pressure? Needs more for sure.

gsa612 · 10-04-2019, 05:32 PM

Your going in the right direction,3rd pass .56 under!. Maybe a high 30 next?..gsa612

Nmbr1GMfan · 10-04-2019, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Looks good! Wasn’t aware the index was .15 lower than automatic. In any case wondering which Hoosier you’re running and air pressure?

M/T stiffs 12psi.

10-03-2019, 10:04 PM	#1641
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Waited the heat out a bit this afternoon then we cruised around on the pit bikes taking in some of the cool D-1 cars, then it was off to work. Pulled a couple carbs apart to see some differences and start to get a better understanding of how these things operate and what my changes might affect. I was gonna set the tach up for multiple shift lights because she needs to make sure 3rd gets wound up good so 4th doesnt lay over as bad but in order for that to happen more wiring needs to happen to the tach and I can't do it now so no go on that. __________________ Todd Greene

10-04-2019, 06:24 AM	#1642
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10-04-2019, 10:27 AM	#1644
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Weather is cooler today but certainly not ideal, feels real damp. We tried to concentrate on keeping the car a bit cooler this morning and she made sure the 3-4 shift was a little late and ran a bit faster than yesterday. Don't pay any attention to the weather numbers in the photo, that's old info. __________________ Todd Greene

10-04-2019, 12:47 PM	#1646
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Weather is getting a bit better, had a nice run going, 60' was good but she shifted too early into 4th and it didn't recover well. Doing burnouts and having a blast! __________________ Todd Greene

10-04-2019, 01:29 PM	#1647
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,284 Likes: 2,337 Liked 3,126 Times in 962 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Looks good! Wasn’t aware the index was .15 lower than automatic. In any case wondering which Hoosier you’re running and air pressure? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-04-2019, 02:15 PM	#1648
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,099 Likes: 56 Liked 461 Times in 111 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. How much air pressure? Needs more for sure. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

10-04-2019, 05:32 PM	#1649
gsa612 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 100th Meridian Posts: 569 Likes: 116 Liked 280 Times in 139 Posts	Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit. Your going in the right direction,3rd pass .56 under!. Maybe a high 30 next?..gsa612