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Recent content by corncrackerjimmy

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    383 carb questions

    I am running my Q-jet. I changed the secondary cam and put in differnt metering rods. I also had the channel restrictions opened up to allow more fuel. I'm happy with it spark plugs are a nice cardboard brown.
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    383 carb questions

    I had it out this weekend. I got the fuel prooblem fixed and I set the timing up. I am very happy with the way it runs. It has a mean idle and hauls a$$. I got about 62-63 mph out of it at 5200 RPM. Thats a great improvement from 55mph with 350. Thanks for all the input.
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    Engine To HOT!

    170 isn't to hot. If you take the t-stat out the engine will not warm up. I see it all the time at work. The t-stat can get something in it and hold it open a little. Then the temp never comes up.
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    383 carb questions

    I had it out this last weekend. It sure is a torquey motor! Im having a topend issue I need to get fixed yet. I did some tests and found I was running out of gas on topend. I ran a remote tank and all worked great. So Im going to try and get that fixed this weekend. Right now I got 60 mph at...
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    383 carb questions

    I got the motor built and installed. Going for thr first test run today!
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    383 carb questions

    Thanks guys for all your input! Now I just need to start building this motor!!
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    383 carb questions

    Is anyone out there running a 383? What card are you using? I dont see I couldnt just jet up my quadrajet.
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    383 carb questions

    I have a 91 Ambassador and am planning on building a 383 stroker for it. Im building it out of a mercruiser black scorpion engine, so roller cam and vortec heads. I am getting mixed information on what carb to run. My machine shop in town says no way to running my quadrajet on there. I talked to...
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    Comment by 'corncrackerjimmy' in media 'June 2004'

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    GLASTRON GT 160

    I used to have 1974 GT 160 with a 140hp Suzuki on it. It was a very fun boat to drive. On plane instantly! Just check out the floor and transom.
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    Where are you from?

    North Dakota
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    wanted 19p high five prop

    Im looking for a 19p high five prop. If anyone is looking to sell one let me know. Thanks jim
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    In need of some advice!!

    Thanks everyonr for the great advice. Turns out I bought the boat. Tommoro will be my first time taking the boat out on the water (other than the test drive).
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    Where are you from?

    north dakota
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    In need of some advice!!

    Hello. Im looking at purchasing a 1991 ambasador. Im not sure if it is a 20ft or 21ft. The dealership says it is a 21ft but i can only find 20fters on the web. The boat has the 5.7 liter engine in it. I was wondering if this would be a good performance boat and what kind speeds i could expect...
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