DeTomaso Mailing List: December 2000, Message #34

From:	ZackZ6667@aol.com
Subject:	Re: 5500 flat spot on dyno
Date:	Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:43:36 -0500


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If you've done all those things mentioned by the others on the list, but you 
haven't physically checked the cam spec.'s, do so. I got a bad cam out of the 
box that acted similarly.

In a message dated 11/29/00 8:24:12 PM Central Standard Time, 
WVillere@aol.com writes:


> Gents and Ladies
> 
> I just got back from the machine shop for my new motor.  Unfortunately 
> we're running into a flat spot at 5500.  Doesn't want to pull anymore.  I'm 
> looking for suggestions before tommorrow 10am. Thanks.
> 
> Specs:
> Boss 351 block 30 over
> C302 alum heads
> Roush HiRise Intake
> TRW flat tops
> 10to1 comp.
> Small Head MSD Dist.
> 7a MSD Box
> Holley 750
> Crower Cam Hydraulic  280 Duration .540 Lift 108 lobe sep
> 34 deg total timing in by 3000
> 
> The motor runs strong up to 5K,  391HP but above that is where we run into 
> problems.
> The headers start to glow red above 5K, with flames shooting out about 10". 
>  I'm going to change to a 6al box and different coil and am looking for any 
> other suggestions.
> 
> Once again thanks
> Walter Villere  #3948
> 
> Had to replace the motor that blew at Sears Pt. on Friday.
> 
> 
> 



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<BR>If you've done all those things mentioned by the others on the list, but you 
haven't physically checked the cam spec.'s, do so. I got a bad cam out of the 
box that acted similarly.
<BR>
<BR>In a message dated 11/29/00 8:24:12 PM Central Standard Time, 
WVillere@aol.com writes:
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>Gents and Ladies
<BR>
<BR>I just got back from the machine shop for my new motor.  Unfortunately 
we're running into a flat spot at 5500.  Doesn't want to pull anymore.  I'm 
looking for suggestions before tommorrow 10am. Thanks.
<BR>
<BR>Specs:
<BR>Boss 351 block 30 over
<BR>C302 alum heads
<BR>Roush HiRise Intake
<BR>TRW flat tops
<BR>10to1 comp.
<BR>Small Head MSD Dist.
<BR>7a MSD Box
<BR>Holley 750
<BR>Crower Cam Hydraulic  280 Duration .540 Lift 108 lobe sep
<BR>34 deg total timing in by 3000
<BR>
<BR>The motor runs strong up to 5K,  391HP but above that is where we run into 
problems.
<BR>The headers start to glow red above 5K, with flames shooting out about 10". 
 I'm going to change to a 6al box and different coil and am looking for any 
other suggestions.
<BR>
<BR>Once again thanks
<BR>Walter Villere  #3948
<BR>
<BR>Had to replace the motor that blew at Sears Pt. on Friday.
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>
<BR>

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