I was wondering when someone was going to come up with a remote air filter
for the TR8, in that the under hood temperatures are so high, and the
clearance is so minimal, it only makes sense to put the air filter up
towards the nose to get some cold, fresh air.
Have you considered an aftermarket hood scoop ( a shaker setup ala mustang
or firebird might be cool: I'm not at all concerned with keeping the car
"stock"
Thanks again!
Perry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Jones [SMTP:djones2@mdc.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 3:24 PM
> To: PROBINSO@flower-mound.com
> Cc: buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Parts Interchangeability -Reply -Reply
>
> >Sounds like you have some hard data to back that up with. I currently am
> >running a bone stock (junkyard pullout) 1980 SD1 3.5l, with a 4bbl buick
> >intake(with adapter plate) and a Holley 390. Installed the Holley
> straight
> >out of the box, just set the float level, and go. Carb. seems to flood
> at
> >idle, and seems to run very rich. What jets does this carb come with
> stock,
> >and which are preferred? Also, engine seems to cut out at high rpm.
> Can't
> >tell if its fuel starvation, or whether its valve float. (no working
> tach
> >yet!) I am running a Autozone generic electric fuel pump throught the
> stock
> >TR7 fuel lines.
>
> Flooding at idle can be due to many things:
> misadjusted floats
> blown power valve
> too low a power valve opening point
> too rich an idle mixture
> ignition problems
>
> Don't have the jet diameters for the 390 handy but you can email
> holley and they will be glad to tell you. You'll want to convert to
> removable secondary jets. Also, convert to the quick change
> secondary spring kit and put in the power valve check ball protection
> kit. Find the proper power valve with a vacuum guage then play with
> jets and springs. The PVCR's may also need adjusting. Luckily they
> are small so can be drilled out. Usually they are too large and have
> to be epoxied shut and re-drilled. I also like the quick jet change
> bowls but they require center hung floats (also a good thing to have).
> These can be had by picking up a cheap trashed swap meet Holley
> with center hung floats. Too much to Holley tuning than I can write here.
>
> I started a tuning guide. I guess I should get back to work on it.
>
> Make sure the ignition system is in top shape before messing with the
> carb. Also make sure fuel pressure is within bounds.
>
> >PS-the 4bbl buick w/adapter creates some clearance problems with the
> hood,
> >with all but the slimmest air cleaners, is the Edelbrock any lower? (or
> >HIGHER?)
>
> The Edelbrock and Carter AFB's are lower than the Holley and
> don't require the adapter plate so you can run a taller filter
> element. There are also drop base filter cases. This may be
> part of you problem at higher revs. The filter may be choking
> off the air supply. Try running it with no filter. I'm working on
> a remote air cleaner set up for the Pantera which I'll probably
> duplicate for TR7V8.
>
> Later,
> Dan Jones
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