My Version of "Transformers"....Let the Project begin!! - Page 4 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

wbdinger · 03-03-2013, 12:39 PM

I have a set of edlbrock 60719 aluminum Rpm Angle plug heads w/scorpion roller rockers, also a built 200r4 that was in a 87 Monte SS

fshog · 03-10-2013, 08:29 PM

Front End is all in and back together. Not happy with the result though, coils are stock height and I don't like them at all.

It's very visable now that the rear springs are sagged as need attention! Gotta love these project cars!!

dragon22 · 03-10-2013, 10:03 PM

At least rear springs are easier to do, John!

fshog · 03-10-2013, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon22

At least rear springs are easier to do, John!

Not sure about that, may need to drop the fuel tank to get good access. If I do that, then might as well clean the tank inside and out, probably easier and cheaper to replace it now that I think about it!

I'm not sure about the front though, can't say I've ever cut a coil to lower, but might try it, just to see what happens. Nothing to loose but time into it!

dragon22 · 03-11-2013, 12:16 AM

Cutting coils? Now you have a steering and suspension man shaking his head. LOL LOL

fshog · 03-24-2013, 08:06 PM

Got the exhaust all in....and she runs!!

All I need now is to spend some quality time with the Quadrajet!!

Video Below:

dragon22 · 03-24-2013, 08:16 PM

She's alive! A little fine tuning and it'll sound REAL nice!

fshog · 03-24-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon22

She's alive! A little fine tuning and it'll sound REAL nice!

Thanks Tom! My problem is I don't have a lot of patience for Rochesters! Good carbs, I just have a hard time tuning them.

dragon22 · 03-25-2013, 02:25 AM

My father taught me this. Bottom the screws...gently...then turn them out 1 1/2 turns. That gives you a great starting point. And SAIT taught patience. Turn them little by little evenly. Each time you turn them in or out even 1/4 turn, rev the engine up a bit and wait for it to settle. Patience is the key as always John. Of course it IS better if you have a four gas analyzer, but the ear gets them pretty darn close! LOL

fshog · 03-25-2013, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragon22

My father taught me this. Bottom the screws...gently...then turn them out 1 1/2 turns. That gives you a great starting point. And SAIT taught patience. Turn them little by little evenly. Each time you turn them in or out even 1/4 turn, rev the engine up a bit and wait for it to settle. Patience is the key as always John. Of course it IS better if you have a four gas analyzer, but the ear gets them pretty darn close! LOL

Wanna come out for play time Tom....sounds like you've mastered tuning a Quadrajet!! LOL!

Thanks for the encouragement!!

wbdinger · 03-25-2013, 08:38 PM

Qjets, holley, AFB's all easy to tune. Make sure all vacum lines/ports are plugged or used.
1- make sure your timing is set correctly
2-set the base idle speed 750ish in neutral
3- #1 idle screw, turn it out or in until max rpm is gained, the turn back in till rpm drops 10-20rpm
4- reset idle speed 750 rpm
5- #2 idle screw same as #1
6- reset idle speed again to 750
7-done

The rpm speed at idle is for a stock to slightly cammed motor.
In gear it should beat about 600rpm.

Hope this helps bud if not come on out to Exshaw

fshog · 03-25-2013, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbdinger

Qjets, holley, AFB's all easy to tune. Make sure all vacum lines/ports are plugged or used.
1- make sure your timing is set correctly
2-set the base idle speed 750ish in neutral
3- #1 idle screw, turn it out or in until max rpm is gained, the turn back in till rpm drops 10-20rpm
4- reset idle speed 750 rpm
5- #2 idle screw same as #1
6- reset idle speed again to 750
7-done

The rpm speed at idle is for a stock to slightly cammed motor.
In gear it should beat about 600rpm.

Hope this helps bud if not come on out to Exshaw

Thanks! Once I put the rebuild kit in (early December) I set the base and have left it at that (had to do it by ear as the tach isn't working yet)....I got sidetracked on the front suspension and rebuild. Then I installed the headers and exhaust, as I wanted to set the carb once I had finished the exhaust and with the weather getting warm enough and streeets are clear enough I can maybe get a chance to play with the car a bit too.

It's all an exercise in patience!

Sevn86 · 03-25-2013, 10:04 PM

dragon22 · 03-26-2013, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fshog

Wanna come out for play time Tom....sounds like you've mastered tuning a Quadrajet!! LOL!

Thanks for the encouragement!!

We will have to get together, John. I'm busy right now working my butt off as my wife's job did some "restructuring". Hope she finds work quick!

But I will make it out there to see what you're doing and hopefully lend a hand.

03-03-2013, 12:39 PM	#43
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	I have a set of edlbrock 60719 aluminum Rpm Angle plug heads w/scorpion roller rockers, also a built 200r4 that was in a 87 Monte SS __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

03-25-2013, 08:38 PM	#53
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Qjets, holley, AFB's all easy to tune. Make sure all vacum lines/ports are plugged or used. 1- make sure your timing is set correctly 2-set the base idle speed 750ish in neutral 3- #1 idle screw, turn it out or in until max rpm is gained, the turn back in till rpm drops 10-20rpm 4- reset idle speed 750 rpm 5- #2 idle screw same as #1 6- reset idle speed again to 750 7-done The rpm speed at idle is for a stock to slightly cammed motor. In gear it should beat about 600rpm. Hope this helps bud if not come on out to Exshaw __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports.

03-10-2013, 08:29 PM	#44
fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	Front End is all in and back together. Not happy with the result though, coils are stock height and I don't like them at all. It's very visable now that the rear springs are sagged as need attention! Gotta love these project cars!!

03-10-2013, 10:03 PM	#45
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	At least rear springs are easier to do, John!

03-11-2013, 12:16 AM	#47
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	Cutting coils? Now you have a steering and suspension man shaking his head. LOL LOL

03-24-2013, 08:06 PM	#48
fshog Drives: 2011 RS/2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okotoks, Alberta Posts: 381	Got the exhaust all in....and she runs!! All I need now is to spend some quality time with the Quadrajet!! Video Below:

03-24-2013, 08:16 PM	#49
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	She's alive! A little fine tuning and it'll sound REAL nice!

03-25-2013, 02:25 AM	#51
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	My father taught me this. Bottom the screws...gently...then turn them out 1 1/2 turns. That gives you a great starting point. And SAIT taught patience. Turn them little by little evenly. Each time you turn them in or out even 1/4 turn, rev the engine up a bit and wait for it to settle. Patience is the key as always John. Of course it IS better if you have a four gas analyzer, but the ear gets them pretty darn close! LOL