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Old 08-15-2023, 11:57 AM
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I believe I stated that I felt the Hyperspark had more to do with my improvement than the injection did. I wasnt trying to start a manhood measuring contest between carbs and EFI. I was just happy I picked up some time over my previous bests at the same track. I went in fully expecting basically identical numbers, so I was surprised when it went faster.

I have nothing bad to say about my Q jet, other than it was pain to get enough fuel to it. Once I switched to an intank fuel pump it was fine. Ive seen all the same dyno comparisons that show no real gain. The one thing I would say is that I do think its possible that the Terminator doing math for you might be better at compensating for the environment than a carb is. So it might before better under less than ideal circumstances like I had on Saturday.

The throttle body is slightly taller, so maybe there is a touch more venturi effect going down the holes.

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Old 08-15-2023, 01:24 PM
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I believe I stated that I felt the Hyperspark had more to do with my improvement than the injection did. I wasnt trying to start a manhood measuring contest between carbs and EFI. I was just happy I picked up some time over my previous bests at the same track. I went in fully expecting basically identical numbers, so I was surprised when it went faster.

I have nothing bad to say about my Q jet, other than it was pain to get enough fuel to it. Once I switched to an intank fuel pump it was fine. Ive seen all the same dyno comparisons that show no real gain. The one thing I would say is that I do think its possible that the Terminator doing math for you might be better at compensating for the environment than a carb is. So it might before better under less than ideal circumstances like I had on Saturday.

The throttle body is slightly taller, so maybe there is a touch more venturi effect going down the holes.
Well obviously someting wasnt quite happy with the other setup to gain 3 mph in the 1/8th.,,thats quite a improvement. The 92+ mph(HP) in the 1/8th definitely puts you in the 11.5- 11.9 range 1/4(115 mph or so). Improve the 60ft and youll see a nice improvement in ET and a slight improvement in MPH..

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