more power (help)

[Killer6]

The thread took a wrong turn early on when it got argumentative. The only way to fix it would be to start a new thread and this time have the original poster be a bit more open to the possibility that some of the tests weren't the final word - e.g. cam timing on the dots isn't as accurate as a degree wheel, and doesn't answer what the spark timing is doing at all.

It's not even that, when You get a punk-*** response like "it's got a hog-*** cam", it's impossible to help them. The OP came here looking for advice, but was primed with Ego & was quick to get on the defensive,.....even when asked for basic info. May be not a thing wrong with the engine, just needs a 4-4.5K rpm ***** of a juice-wheel to 'get up on that hog-***' to make 'er squeal..........

 

[junkyardhero]

lol Hey Ace you got anymore of that gum?

that's none of your damn business and i'll thank you to stay out of my personal affairs!

 

[slantsixdan]

have the original poster be a bit more open to the possibility that some of the tests weren't the final word - e.g. cam timing on the dots isn't as accurate as a degree wheel

I don't think he was even rising to the level of referring to lining up dots on the cam & crank sprockets. I think when he said "on the dot" he meant "exactly right", meaning whatever he thought he wanted that to mean at the moment.

 

[slantsixdan]

If lead had been retained, we could have used higher comp ratios

My 2014 Mazda has a 2.5L engine with 13:1 compression. It runs great on regular 87-AKI gasoline. Just how much more compression do you imagine it should have?

engine size could be reduced. Result: less pollution.

No.

I accept that lead is a pollutant, but it is just one of many...

And…?

And if you believe in 'govt' statistics

Rrrrright, scientists and subject-matter experts who work for the 'govt' are all clueless and stupid and wrong, and Bewy knows better than all of them. Stay healthy and well, please; humanity will suffer greatly when all wisdom and knowledge dies with you.

 

[Killer6]

My 2014 Mazda has a 2.5L engine with 13:1 compression. It runs great on regular 87-AKI gasoline. Just how much more compression do you imagine it should have?


No.


And…?


Rrrrright, scientists and subject-matter experts who work for the 'govt' are all clueless and stupid and wrong, and Bewy knows better than all of them. Stay healthy and well, please; humanity will suffer greatly when all wisdom and knowledge dies with you.

Yeah, post#56 bounced off of the back of His hands covering His ears...............

 

[slantsixdan]

Boy, did this train get off the rails

 

[nutz]

Think its a bs posting...
No real questions answered....

 

[RAT ROD AL]

@mopowers

 

[RustyRatRod]

 

[64valianttav]

Average elevation in Montana is 3400ft
The lowest is ~1800, and
granite Peak is at ~12,800

No matter how you slice it, yeah, performance will not only "feel a little off", but will truly BE off, and by quite a lot.
No amount of timing can fix this; nor any amount of carburetion.
I you wish to burn rubber with the slanty, at your elevation, it will need to be "supercharged".
Sorry for your predicament, and
sorry for the crap-attitude that your particular FABO welcoming-committee put you thru; you just got the best of the worst, all on the same date. It wasn't like this a few years ago.

Gotcha thanks, posted cause my grandpa tuned it to get it running when i first got the car, i know timing and vacuum is good. Car runs great but i knew something wasnt right because she wont spin the tires. Forgot that living in a high altitude mountain town may have a factor in that. Appreciate some actual advise without ego’ing me

 

[64valianttav]

Ok he’s fairly new I’ll give a chance. When you say timing is good. What does that mean to you are you referring to 10 degrees BTDC or you just saying it’s good? How did you make this determination? Did you use a timing light and factory manual to set timing. When you say vacuum is good did you actually put a gauge on manifold vacuum and determine a reading? How did you get to 3.5 turns out and figure that’s where idle circuit needs to be.

Used timing light and vacuum gauge. Well watched those be used when i first got the car. Both my mechanic grandpas got it to their standards, great. As good as they could get it

 

[64valianttav]

Ok he’s fairly new I’ll give a chance. When you say timing is good. What does that mean to you are you referring to 10 degrees BTDC or you just saying it’s good? How did you make this determination? Did you use a timing light and factory manual to set timing. When you say vacuum is good did you actually put a gauge on manifold vacuum and determine a reading? How did you get to 3.5 turns out and figure that’s where idle circuit needs to be.

For the idle i just went in on the screws on both carbs till it about died, slowly backed out and got carbs evenly backed out until engine ran smooth. Didnt follow any manual or anything so may not be right but i did that after my grandpas adjusted the idle and they said its the best theyve ever heard it run so i figured the 3.5 turns out is good

 

[nutz]

Normally 1.5 turns
But don't know what you have
With duel carbs need to sync them
Make sure one isn't opening before the other
High altitude needs more air fuel pressure on the bowl will be less so might want to rasie you float level and larger jets
Might need a little less timing or a cooler plug
Lots of questions. Then can give lots of answers