25% more horsepower....FREE!! - Page 2

ELGEE · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 12:51 AM

Almost the same thing-new carb,new mainfold--- NO horse power---forgot to take up the slack in the throttle cable----!!! Of course that was SEVERAL hours later------!!
Larry

SuperHart · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 07:12 AM

TO THE GURU: as a matter of fact, I DO have cruise control. It's made by "MY RIGHT FOOT, Inc."

I try to keep the engine bay clean because I use it as advertisement for the valve cover adapter plates I manufacture (sorry for the shameless commercial). My engine has actually fooled a couple of the big block boys (for a short time). The 351 is a lot more manageable than a real 427 but I think most will agree that a pair of pentroof valve covers just looks "correct" under a cobra's hood.

ToyCollector · #3 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 08:09 AM

Shaps, again thanks. Man, you are great with a camera for these detail shots.

Cracker · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 08:30 AM

Brent - your absolutely not alone. I've known I was only getting 40% on the secondaries but just fixed it yesterday - WOW! Last night I hit it in 2nd around a shallow curve and immediatly felt the back end get loose - it's like having a turbo. Be careful and enjoy!

Excaliber · #5 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 09:39 AM

Less than 100% throttle is not so uncommon on lots of cars. Including the Ford or whatever you have parked in your driveway! I've seen it often enough that when ever I get a car new to me it's one of the first things I check.

Ernie

misfit41 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-21-2003, 09:43 AM

WOW,,
I cant imagine not putting my pedal to the floor at least on occasion,,am i just a redneck or what ? haha Tk