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Hozer 88GTConv · 02-25-2004, 08:18 PM

I have the B with 1.7's (so I get the lift of an E, but the advertised duration of the B) TW heads (not to mention supercharged) and it idles as of three hours ago, via a Snap-on 1222 Engine Diagnostic Computer between 790 and 820 RPM.
I was checking my firing(electronic) efficiency via the O-scope readout and RPM variation per cylinder.
I do have the IAB spacer with a new IAB bought about a year ago. I also have a A3M with a JMS chip setup. I am nowhere near my hp potential on my combo even at 8 lbs due to my oil issue on number 5.
After correcting my oil issue, which I hope is a valve seal, I hope to net somewhere around 10 percent more on the dyno curve.
That's with a B-cam that idles rock steady.
Good Luck... (oh, I have 44 degrees of total advance via the Snap-on too...Trick Flow recommends 36 but oh well)

02-25-2004, 08:18 PM	#15
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	I had to jump in... I have the B with 1.7's (so I get the lift of an E, but the advertised duration of the B) TW heads (not to mention supercharged) and it idles as of three hours ago, via a Snap-on 1222 Engine Diagnostic Computer between 790 and 820 RPM. I was checking my firing(electronic) efficiency via the O-scope readout and RPM variation per cylinder. I do have the IAB spacer with a new IAB bought about a year ago. I also have a A3M with a JMS chip setup. I am nowhere near my hp potential on my combo even at 8 lbs due to my oil issue on number 5. After correcting my oil issue, which I hope is a valve seal, I hope to net somewhere around 10 percent more on the dyno curve. That's with a B-cam that idles rock steady. Good Luck... (oh, I have 44 degrees of total advance via the Snap-on too...Trick Flow recommends 36 but oh well) __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy