Thank you, I was honestly just trying to state how I had a good quality product & thought bigger was better. Made a huge mistake and wasted 3k & now just want some recommendations on how to fix my mistake. I honestly thought the point of these forums was to learn, brainstorm, and get advise...
The "OP" really appreciates the accusations of being a marketing genius. Unfortunately not the case. Just a guy in his late 30s with a 71 340 duster, a job as a retail store manager, & 2yr old twins at home. As far as dyno graphs, the operator my brother was in a hurry and I didn't get a print...
Thanks for all the input, the OP really appreciates it!! Really just wanted to show that more expensive is not always better & aluminum is not always the way to go. Brian at IMM produces a great product with his EQ heads and I wish I had just left well enough alone. I have a 3.91 gear & 3500...
So to get my build back on track and get the best bang for my buck. Whats my best option, easiest way to bump up compression as I really don't want to stroke the motor. I like the little 340. Thinner head gaskets?
71 340 bored.30 over. Just a basic rebuild not a high performance build. No oiling mods & unfortunately never measured compression. Did do a compression check on each cylinder with new heads. Numbers were consistent cylinder to cylinder around 165psi give or take 5psi. Though that seemed a...
Yes, same dyno & operator. I did sell the EQs to offset the cost. Couldn't swing the new cam, harland sharp rockers & the head. Tax time is here so time for a cam upgrade. Anyone have a recommendation?
No never got flow numbers from Brian on the heads. The car ran great, definitely regretting my 2400 head investment. Just figured the trickflow would be a better head. I guess the cam might be hurting performance but I figured I would have at least picked up 15 or 20rwhp with the trickflows...
So I finally got my trickflow 190 powerport heads installed & got the car on the dyno. My previous heads were a set of EQ magnum heads that were done up by IMM. Very disappointing results, car only gained 2 rwhp and 6 rwtq. Guess the EQ heads were the real deal, should have left well enough...
I did have my carb originally jetted at 68 main 76 secondary. I was trying to have my cake & eat it too. Fuel economy and max wot power. I have been playing with decreasing my main jets for economy and PVCR to dial in WOT