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82 GT · 08-12-2006, 02:32 PM

REV, you're right I chalk those 60' and 330' times up to my gears and converter. It's also on the ragged edge on streetability as you already suspected.
I need to find out what I need to make this "loose" converter work with what I have for now. I know the simple answer would be new heads and cam but they're not in the cards right now.
I'm hoping maybe a few jet changes and timing adjustments will get my top end power back.(I've seen it happen before)
I was thinking if I put a 2inch spacer under the carb, it would fool the engine into thinking it had a high intake manifold and help me make more top end power.
My jets now are 72/80. Maybe the primarys can go up one or two...

08-12-2006, 02:32 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: New track times!!! REV, you're right I chalk those 60' and 330' times up to my gears and converter. It's also on the ragged edge on streetability as you already suspected. I need to find out what I need to make this "loose" converter work with what I have for now. I know the simple answer would be new heads and cam but they're not in the cards right now. I'm hoping maybe a few jet changes and timing adjustments will get my top end power back.(I've seen it happen before) I was thinking if I put a 2inch spacer under the carb, it would fool the engine into thinking it had a high intake manifold and help me make more top end power. My jets now are 72/80. Maybe the primarys can go up one or two... __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.