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Forum: Small Block Talk 06-30-2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,135
Posted By peterd
Simon, I have a 408 stroker, with 9.5:1...

Simon,

I have a 408 stroker, with 9.5:1 compression. With 480 hp at the flywheel and 430 RWHP. I agree with Ron on the fact that it is too much power for the car and my gas mileage is about 5...
Forum: Small Block Talk 04-02-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,221
Posted By peterd
Sounds like its a 302

Sounds like its a 302
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-06-2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By peterd
My EFI is custom built by Force-EFI, I sent them...

My EFI is custom built by Force-EFI, I sent them a victor jr manifold and they reworked it. Check out the force-efi website and you can find a picture of my manifold. I use the FAST ECU system and my...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-05-2004, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By peterd
I agree that Desktopn DYNO is good for relative...

I agree that Desktopn DYNO is good for relative changes and not the actual numbers. I am curious why you got low numbers (I would add 15% for transmission loss). What kind of info did you enter for...
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-04-2004, 08:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By peterd
Rick Lake and Hotfingrs you both indicated that...

Rick Lake and Hotfingrs you both indicated that you DeskTop numbers were the same as a chassis dyno. The Desk Top gives you engine numbers not RWHP?????
Forum: Small Block Talk 12-03-2004, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By peterd
The DESKTOP DYNO calculates the Volumetric...

The DESKTOP DYNO calculates the Volumetric Efficency for motor. In my case I have a 408cubic inch small block. You can look at the motor as being an air pump, so in a perfect world this motor would...
Forum: Small Block Talk 11-29-2004, 07:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,544
Posted By peterd
DYNO RESULTS DESKTOPvsENGINEvsCHASSIS

I have benchmarked my 408 stroker with all three Dyno methods, in my case I actually did a chassis dyno before doing the engine Dyno. I was happy with my chassis DYNO results 423HP and 408 ft/lbs of...
Forum: Antique & Collectibles 05-04-2004, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,591
Posted By peterd
351W

One thing to consider is clearance height under the hood. I have a 351W and went the EFI route. The throttle body is only 1.5 inches compared with carb. A 351W is taller than a 302 some guys put a...
Forum: Small Block Talk 05-03-2004, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By peterd
AFR205

I also have a 408W and used AFR205 heads.
Forum: Small Block Talk 04-29-2004, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By peterd
AFR heads with attachment

Looks like the PDF file was not attached. I'll try again
Forum: Small Block Talk 04-29-2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,332
Posted By peterd
AFR heads

i have attached the spec for my 351-> 408 stroker with AFR205 heads. I would suggest if you want to compare options use desktop dyno. The numbers will be at the flywheel and are only as good as the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 07-13-2003, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Posted By peterd
In my case the problem was with a cast gear, the...

In my case the problem was with a cast gear, the steel gear solved the problem.
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-28-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,181
Posted By peterd
Exhaust Flames

I have just finished my 408 stoker which includes a FAST EFI unit. You plug in a laptop and set fuel maps and other parameters. The setup is good enough to drive however I still need some fine...
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-13-2003, 11:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,993
Posted By peterd
I have just finished a 408/351 stroker, I was...

I have just finished a 408/351 stroker, I was concerned about over heating from the get-go. Prior to the upgrade I had a 351W and could just about keep it from overheating in traffic by keeping the...
Forum: Shop Talk 06-08-2003, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By peterd
Front license plate

When I take my car for inspection I have to have a front plate. My solution allows me to easily remove it when not needed (not that I would very drive my car without one). Take a piece of foam rubber...
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-08-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Posted By peterd
steel gear worked

I fired up the motor today and ran it for 20 minutes, removed the distributor and checked the gear, no sign of wear. I will check it again after more running. Looks like steel gear was the right...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 06-07-2003, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,277
Posted By peterd
oil consumption

Your right oil consumption was on my list (it should have been). I am not concerned about ring wear but the fact the lower ring crosses the wrist pin (gundgen pin for us Limey's) must lead to some...
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-07-2003, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Posted By peterd
steel gear

I just got my replacement gear, when I talked with MSD they told me I should use a steel gear with a roller cam. My part arrived and I put it on last night this requires you drilling a second hole in...
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-05-2003, 01:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Posted By peterd
Steel drive

I contacted MSD and have ordered part #85834, this is a steel drive gear.
Forum: Small Block Talk 06-04-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Posted By peterd
you saved my ass

I just came in from the garage having buttoned up the last few wires on my rebuild. I have built a 408 with a comp cam 35-000-8 and a MSD 85805 distributor. I was browsing the web site and saw your...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 06-01-2003, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,946
Posted By peterd
identifying fuel sender

I did further testing on my unkown fuel sender and determined its bad. I get a reading of 268 ohms. My sender sit on top of the tank and has 3 wires with 2 pots for adjusting empty and full. I pulled...
Forum: Classic Roadsters II 05-30-2003, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,946
Posted By peterd
SW gauge problem

I have done a major rebuild which included going to EFI. Everything is up a running with the exception of the fuel guage. When I turn on the ignition the fuel gauge read 1/2 full the goes to empty. I...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-30-2003, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,277
Posted By peterd
Where you messure the HP

O.K. we have all talked about 500+hp. The question is where you are measuring it. A true measure is on the DYNO. However 427HP at the rear wheels is 508 hp at the flywheel if you use 18% drive train...
Forum: ALL COBRA TALK 05-27-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,277
Posted By peterd
500+hp street club

I would be interested in hearing from folks with a 500+ hp street machine.

1. Overheating problems

2. Idle problems

3. Drivablity issues

4. Traction issues
Forum: Small Block Talk 05-27-2003, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,320
Posted By peterd
Stroker with EFI

Anyone running EFI
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