[Will]

Originally Posted by ta man

I guess its time to finally install my shiftlight..since my factory tach only goes to 6000rpm.

I think I have a factory 8k tach you could have for cheap... 😉

[Steve C.]

Related. Hard to trust tach readings unless verified, "6000" rpm on a factory tach could well be 5500 actual. I have a AutoMeter tach mounted in my dash and recently found it inaccurate while installing my new port fuel injection system. Found out while programming the ECU when the program readout indicated the tach was reading low.


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[stickboy]

Originally Posted by ta man

I guess its time to finally install my shiftlight..since my factory tach only goes to 6000rpm.

Peg that needle and shift!!!
Nice 60' times for your setup too
very impressive converter/gear performance

[ta man]

Originally Posted by Steve C.

Related. Hard to trust tach readings unless verified, "6000" rpm on a factory tach could well be 5500 actual. I have a AutoMeter tach mounted in my dash and recently found it inaccurate while installing my new port fuel injection system. Found out while programming the ECU when the program readout indicated the tach was reading low.


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I figured out that a few years ago my tach reads about 300 rpm high over 5000 rpm.

[ta man]

Originally Posted by stickboy

Peg that needle and shift!!!
Nice 60' times for your setup too
very impressive converter/gear performance

Thanks ! The 15 year old Continental still works well. I think this is now the 4th engine combo it has been behind. I know I've been tempted in the last few years to swap to a 3800 to 4200 stall convertor and 3.42 gearing..but this is too much fun!

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by ta man

Thanks ! The 15 year old Continental still works well. I think this is now the 4th engine combo it has been behind. I know I've been tempted in the last few years to swap to a 3800 to 4200 stall convertor and 3.42 gearing..but this is too much fun!

Maybe you can test one of the units that Cliff is now selling, and report back to us. I'd buy your old one...

[PAUL K]

I used to shift mine after the second tach bounce...then had a custom stock looking 8k tach made... and built a 4" stroke engine so I could watch it buzz to 7200.

[ta man]

Took the car out tonight for a short drive came back checked idle turned it up slightly car idles between 875 and 925 rpm with 8 degrees timing,no advance.Pulls 12 inches of vacuum in park 10 inches in drive.Checked cranking compression in No 1 cylinder its 185.

[surfsama]

Originally Posted by ta man

car idles between 875 and 925 rpm with 8 degrees timing,no advance.

Is the 8 for initial? What is your total?

I have to run 16 initial + 22 for my older E-Heads. The newer head chambers must be much more efficient.

[ta man]

31 degrees total,Yes the KRE chambers are known for low total timing most fall between 28 and 32.

[TCSGTO]

Originally Posted by surfsama

Is the 8 for initial? What is your total?

I have to run 16 initial + 22 for my older E-Heads. The newer head chambers must be much more efficient.

Same here. 18 initial 38 total.

[highway star]

"canton 400 oil pan with an oil temp sender"

What's the ideal oil temp? And what brand/viscosity oil?

[ta man]

Originally Posted by highway star

"canton 400 oil pan with an oil temp sender"

What's the ideal oil temp? And what brand/viscosity oil?

From what I have read I'm in a good range of 190 to 210 for oil temps.I ran a 10/40 dino oil on breakin for 150 miles. I just switched to 10/30 Synthetic which can see higher temps and not break down.
An added bonus with the oil temp gauge I can insure the oil is warmed up before a dragstrip pass.

[leeklm]

Originally Posted by ta man

From what I have read I'm in a good range of 190 to 210 for oil temps.I ran a 10/40 dino oil on breakin for 150 miles. I just switched to 10/30 Synthetic which can see higher temps and not break down.
An added bonus with the oil temp gauge I can insure the oil is warmed up before a dragstrip pass.

Reading your break in procedure, etc, I predict that your motor will outlast mine

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[ta man]

Originally Posted by leeklm

Reading your break in procedure, etc, I predict that your motor will outlast mine

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I know the shortblock is well built..actually well built may be an understatement. I've never had ring seal like this shortblock has and it should maintain it. My last 2 engines you could always smell a bit of gas in the oil with my crappy tuneups. As much as I didn't like the idea of a hardblocked engine I'm really starting to see the advantages.

[77 TRASHCAN]

I've heard Jim Butler speak at least a couple of times at tech seminars at the Pontiac Southern National event in Dallas. He spoke of very favorable things that hard locking can do for an engine. This was likely pre 2001. His Pontiac knowledge and business sense were both outstanding. His boys have a lot to be thankful for. Their Dad set a top notch example for them to follow!!!

[ponjohn]

Originally Posted by ta man

I know the shortblock is well built..actually well built may be an understatement. I've never had ring seal like this shortblock has and it should maintain it. My last 2 engines you could always smell a bit of gas in the oil with my crappy tuneups. As much as I didn't like the idea of a hardblocked engine I'm really starting to see the advantages.

How do you know this?

[torqhead]

Curious, what type and size rear tire are you running?

[ta man]

Originally Posted by ponjohn

How do you know this?

Not sure I know what the question is?

[ta man]

Originally Posted by torqhead

Curious, what type and size rear tire are you running?

Currently M/T ET Pro 275/60/15.