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dion · 10-15-2003, 09:10 PM

nothing! I finally broke down and took it to a speed shop. they said everything was good except for my HEI and timing, the carb needed some dialing in. they gave me the dyno tune and I have to say this is the best my truck has ever ran, finally! my stock HEI just isn't cutting the mustard so I'll be replacing it soon and I should be good to go. I guess the engine was just totaly out of wack all this time.

They also did two dyno pulls, 400 HP at 5800 RPM

the shop is called JBA Racing, heres the link for you so cal guys

http://www.jbaracing.com/index.htm?dyno.asp~mainFrame

they said I had a bad ass small block and something about if this engine was in a Camaro......

*rage'nrat638* · 10-15-2003, 09:14 PM

THATS THE COOLEST.....

glad to see u got it worked out

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-15-2003, 10:05 PM

B!tchin!!

Iron-Butt · 10-15-2003, 10:08 PM

Nice.

dinnut · 10-15-2003, 10:27 PM

thats a pretty big number. 400.

lukecp · 10-15-2003, 10:40 PM

400 HP...sweet!
I would imagine that is corrected for at the flywheel....because if it was rear wheel you would have somehting like 500 flywheel horsepower.
Glad you got the problem sorted out

Hooter · 10-15-2003, 11:10 PM

was that at the rear wheels?

10-16-2003, 12:38 AM

Does this mean you'll be back to the So Cal Truck Club meetings?

bigjimzlll · 10-16-2003, 01:11 AM

Hmmmm....you must have some kick azz heads..very nice

jorgensensc · 10-16-2003, 01:14 AM

How much did the dial in and dyno cost??? If you don't mind me asking.

*dtlilly* · 10-16-2003, 01:34 AM

Dion, what size double hump heads are you using?

bigjimzlll · 10-16-2003, 09:03 AM

Hes using #186 castings with 2.02-1-6 SS valves. A real nice bowl port job..screw in studs..back cut valves..spring pockets cut to accept 1.45 springs..( I built them...

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**Yukon Jack** · 10-16-2003, 10:06 AM

Either way, 400 HP is great! Interested in also hearing what the dyno tune costed. Surely it is money well spent.

dion · 10-16-2003, 10:30 AM

The Dyno Tune costs $120 for 1.5 hours plus parts if needed, I didn't need anything but the HEI, that's next week.

Man I wish the HP was at the wheels, 400 at the flywheel, my torque was lower that I hoped though, around 330-350

JBA was great, they really knew what they were doing and didn't try to jerk me around at all and didn't try to sell me anything. I figure any place that can build a 9 second 305 must have something going on.

Another board member Smitty also had good dealings with JBA

jorgensensc · 10-16-2003, 11:27 AM

Thanks for the info!!! I will be setting up an appointment soon!!!

nate68 · 10-16-2003, 12:09 PM

i wish there was a dyno up here in nor cal

dion · 10-16-2003, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nate68
i wish there was a dyno up here in nor cal

where are you? I know of a couple up there.

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10-15-2003, 10:27 PM	#5
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	thats a pretty big number. 400. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-15-2003, 10:40 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	400 HP...sweet! I would imagine that is corrected for at the flywheel....because if it was rear wheel you would have somehting like 500 flywheel horsepower. Glad you got the problem sorted out __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-15-2003, 11:10 PM	#7
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10-15-2003, 09:10 PM	#1
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	welp, I found out whats wrong with my engine today.. nothing! I finally broke down and took it to a speed shop. they said everything was good except for my HEI and timing, the carb needed some dialing in. they gave me the dyno tune and I have to say this is the best my truck has ever ran, finally! my stock HEI just isn't cutting the mustard so I'll be replacing it soon and I should be good to go. I guess the engine was just totaly out of wack all this time. They also did two dyno pulls, 400 HP at 5800 RPM the shop is called JBA Racing, heres the link for you so cal guys http://www.jbaracing.com/index.htm?dyno.asp~mainFrame they said I had a bad ass small block and something about if this engine was in a Camaro...... __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-15-2003, 09:14 PM	#2
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	THATS THE COOLEST..... glad to see u got it worked out

10-16-2003, 12:38 AM	#8
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Does this mean you'll be back to the So Cal Truck Club meetings?

10-16-2003, 01:11 AM	#9
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Hmmmm....you must have some kick azz heads..very nice __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-16-2003, 01:14 AM	#10
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	How much did the dial in and dyno cost??? If you don't mind me asking. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-16-2003, 01:34 AM	#11
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Dion, what size double hump heads are you using?

10-16-2003, 09:03 AM	#12
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Hes using #186 castings with 2.02-1-6 SS valves. A real nice bowl port job..screw in studs..back cut valves..spring pockets cut to accept 1.45 springs..( I built them... ) __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

10-16-2003, 10:06 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Either way, 400 HP is great! Interested in also hearing what the dyno tune costed. Surely it is money well spent. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-16-2003, 10:30 AM	#14
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	The Dyno Tune costs $120 for 1.5 hours plus parts if needed, I didn't need anything but the HEI, that's next week. Man I wish the HP was at the wheels, 400 at the flywheel, my torque was lower that I hoped though, around 330-350 JBA was great, they really knew what they were doing and didn't try to jerk me around at all and didn't try to sell me anything. I figure any place that can build a 9 second 305 must have something going on. Another board member Smitty also had good dealings with JBA __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

10-16-2003, 11:27 AM	#15
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Thanks for the info!!! I will be setting up an appointment soon!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE



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nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i wish there was a dyno up here in nor cal __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

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