RE: OT: Hesitation in 454?

From: Stlaurent Mr Steven (STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil)
Date: Tue Jun 20 2000 - 10:59:37 EDT


Have you ever seen the 502 (A.K.A 454) motor push 1095HP?

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From: Hemipower@aol.com [mailto:Hemipower@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2000 6:29 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: OT: Hesitation in 454?

In a message dated 06/19/2000 8:11:08 AM EST, Hemipower@aol.com writes:

<< n a message dated 06/18/2000 0:44:51 AM EST, william@hiatt.net writes:
 
 << One problem,
  we've always had with it is if you're idling, and jump on the gas, it
  hesitates for about an second second 1/2.
  
  The engine is a '78 Chevy 454. Mods are an Edelbrock Performer Intake
  Manifold, Holley 4barrel carb, >>
 
 I don't know if the Edelbrock is single or dual plane off hand
 but I'd run a single plane and check the jetting on the carb.
 The secondarys may also need to be adjusted to come in a little
 later. HTH >>

Sorry bout that I had an early morning brain fart. I'd run a DUAL plane
manifold.



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