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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #25 on:
December 02, 2005, 05:51:40 pm »
O.K, on the list.
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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #26 on:
December 02, 2005, 05:53:43 pm »
Also I've made a decision on the Lump.
350ci Definately, High rise, Dual Carb to mate up with my existing tranny but also mate-able to a similar 5/6 speed.
The Supercharger option can come at a later date.
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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #27 on:
December 02, 2005, 05:54:51 pm »
Oh, 4 Bolts mains. Obviously.
Stroker - If it's gonna help me.
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55starchief
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #28 on:
December 02, 2005, 05:55:21 pm »
Quoting: Roadkill
O.K, on the list.
you know it makes sence
just drop the axle and fuel tank, prep the axle, drop in the tubs and a fuel cell (need to work out how much space and i can get one tig'd up for you at a very good price)
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #29 on:
December 02, 2005, 05:55:51 pm »
Then also the option for Laughing Gas
DEFINATELY !!!
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55starchief
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December 02, 2005, 05:57:33 pm »
Quoting: Roadkill
Then also the option for Laughing Gas DEFINATELY !!!
go for a big ass bottle lol, im so tempted to order mine andy's getting me a price
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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #31 on:
December 02, 2005, 06:01:53 pm »
Is a Stroker 350/383ci gonna help me go faster ?
(In a straight line.)
I thought Strokers increase top end torque/pick up at higher speeds . . .
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55starchief
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Reply #32 on:
December 02, 2005, 06:31:23 pm »
Stroker engines do indeed produce more torque, i will ask some more questions this afternoon when the USA wakes up mate
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December 06, 2005, 04:19:33 pm »
Although with the recent goings on (and cost) Re the Chav'scort I would like to start planning the Camaro out a bit more thoroughly.
If a 383cid is best then fine but the thing will be 70% road use (ie. starting and stopping, starting and stopping . . ) and only about 30% Drag use.
Maybe when the day comes to add a supercharger it'll be 100% Drag but 'til then . . .
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55starchief
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Reply #34 on:
December 06, 2005, 05:29:27 pm »
A 383 stroker should be plenty streetable mate, and providing your sensable
with the gas pedal should be reasonable economical
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Roadkill
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Reply #35 on:
December 06, 2005, 06:09:56 pm »
Yeah, but what's more
suitable
?
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55starchief
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December 06, 2005, 06:14:11 pm »
well a 4cyl diesel would but that aint gonna happen now is it
on long runs your gonna get a reasonable fuel return, i would guess high teens low 20's
If your going with a twin carb i would use a progressive linkage that way the more the pedals pushed the second carb would come into play, so driving aoround town only the first stages of the carb would be open, but when you floor it all 8 venturi will be sucking gas
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Roadkill
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Reply #37 on:
December 06, 2005, 06:17:46 pm »
Yup.
What I Mean is if a 383ci is best for top-end torgue, surely that's best for circuit racing where you are slowing slightly, then nailing back up to top speed.
A 350ci Would rev higher getting you to top speed quicker
?
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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December 06, 2005, 06:32:38 pm »
The torque comes from the longer stroke, where that comes in will depend on the cam.
Shorter stroke does mean better revving and quicker pick up, but you have to balance it against the loss of torque. The heavier the car, the more torque you want.
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55starchief
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December 06, 2005, 06:33:53 pm »
most drag motors are strokers as its torque thats more important than HP
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Reply #40 on:
December 06, 2005, 06:34:00 pm »
Quoting: Jamieg285
The heavier the car, the more torque you want
The heavier the car the more I need to remove ?
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55starchief
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December 07, 2005, 05:51:21 am »
Quoting: Roadkill
The heavier the car the more I need to remove ?
Indeed, underlay and sound pads door cards back seat lol
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Reply #42 on:
December 07, 2005, 07:28:50 am »
Maybe just more torque, then . . . . . .
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55starchief
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December 07, 2005, 10:43:46 pm »
well went to Knight Racing this morning, very friendly people. Dino costs are £400 for the day bring your own fuel
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Reply #44 on:
December 07, 2005, 10:50:57 pm »
(and Car)
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55starchief
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Reply #45 on:
December 07, 2005, 10:52:03 pm »
Quoting: Roadkill
(and Car)
No its not a chassis dyno
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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #46 on:
December 07, 2005, 10:53:14 pm »
Well. I Thought it was funny.
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #47 on:
December 07, 2005, 10:54:03 pm »
Rear Wheel-HP Gives a truer reading though, surely
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55starchief
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December 07, 2005, 10:55:11 pm »
Quoting: Roadkill
Rear Wheel-HP Gives a truer reading though, surely
not sure, alot of people prefer to tune and take power from the flywheel
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Roadkill
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Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)
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Reply #49 on:
December 07, 2005, 10:58:18 pm »
I Suppose the difference is you can say your
engine
is X-BHP or your
car
is X-BHP . . . . .
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