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Try making the idle a bit richer and then starting it at night.
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Who cares how much horsepower it has, all that matters is how fast it goes!
13.20's with 2.25-2.30 60's, on the original 1967 suspension.
Best trap 107.2mph, ~2,600' DA.
Haven't run on the new suspension yet, set up for corners.
It backfires while I am cranking. It only does this at night when the engine is cold. When i initially turn the key it will feel like its starting and the fast idle will make it rev for a split second before it dies or as soon as i stop cranking it. thats with my foot just sitting on the gas pedal with the choke closed. If I push the gas all the way down it will eventually start and also be revved to like 3k.
that note: "make it rev for a split second ... as soon as i stop cranking it" makes me believe Kmatch has nailed it.
try running a wire from the 'I' post of your starter selonoid directly to your coil+ and see if that resolves it (this will feed your coil 12V+ while you crank)
Kalli
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1964 1/2
302ci, Edelbrock RPM heads and cam, 650 speed demon, Long Tube headers and Flowmaster 40s
Quick Performance Racing 9" rear, Moser axles, 3.5:1 trac-loc from FRPP and T5 transmission.
CSRP disc brakes front and FRPP discs back. http://www.gascc.ie
that note: "make it rev for a split second ... as soon as i stop cranking it" makes me believe Kmatch has nailed it.
try running a wire from the 'I' post of your starter selonoid directly to your coil+ and see if that resolves it (this will feed your coil 12V+ while you crank)
Kalli
I'll give it a try. I'm open to trying anything reasonable at this point. The problem is that I only have these problems when the engine is cold and has been sitting outside for 4+ hours in the street at night. I live in California so it's not too cold or damp outside at night. My buddy thinks the engine just isn't broken in yet. I think the carb or distributor might be defective.
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