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crackajacka · 11-04-2003, 01:45 AM

i installed my 1"carb spacer, i noticed an improvement while use the 2bbl but when i kicked in the quads i didnt really notice a difference, it just seemed like my 2bbl was more powerful i might keep it on but right now my throttle return spring doesnt pull the throttle back all the way its really annoying with the rpms up bout 200-300 more.

*1FaastC10* · 11-04-2003, 02:19 AM

be careful with that spacer and a stock return spring setup!!!! when i put the QJet on my 355 i had in my C10, i installed a spacer and used the stock return spring. first time out i matted it, and promptly had to kill the ignition, as the geometry wasnt right and it pulled to to WOT and would not return. i made my own throttle return spring brackt that mounted to the valve cover bolt.

crackajacka · 11-04-2003, 02:36 AM

yea i noticed the stock return spring it kept it up bout 1/16 more and it was very noticable had to kill it in drive twice to keep it from running on

Blue Beard · 11-04-2003, 09:34 AM

I hope that the term "wood" is a brand name and not the product.....

*1FaastC10* · 11-04-2003, 10:22 AM

no, its actually made from wood. and there's nothing wrong with it.

crackajacka · 11-04-2003, 12:17 PM

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361 theres the link to what we're talking about its actual wood

NoLegs · 11-04-2003, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
I hope that the term "wood" is a brand name and not the product.....

About 10 yrs ago, HotRod (I think) ran an article on Jack Chisenhall and his '53 Studebaker. "So what" you say? Well, this guy went over 200 mph (trapped a 241mph speed) with the A/C on, the engine....a 705 inch big block . As I remember, there was no intake to fit this motor, so a regular BBC intake was used with Cedar wood spacers (about 1") on each side and the front and back. The results were very positive, indicating a "cool" touch when your hand was placed on the intake.

Stingray42 · 11-04-2003, 09:11 PM

yeah, the wood insulates the carb (or Throttle body) from the heat of the intake and therefore cools the air going thru the carb, and MORE POWER!!!

Blue Beard · 11-04-2003, 10:02 PM

Thanks for the education guys.....I figured the wood would be saturated with gas and have a problem......

How about a pic of what the install looks like.......?

NoLegs · 11-04-2003, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blue Beard
.....I figured the wood would be saturated with gas and have a problem......

You're right, you can't just use head to home depot and carve out a piece of lumber for your spacer. The wood spacer in question is most probably some type of phenolic wood fiber laminate.

Stingray42 · 11-04-2003, 11:20 PM

u got it noegs

11-04-2003, 01:45 AM	#1
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	1" wood carb spacer i installed my 1"carb spacer, i noticed an improvement while use the 2bbl but when i kicked in the quads i didnt really notice a difference, it just seemed like my 2bbl was more powerful i might keep it on but right now my throttle return spring doesnt pull the throttle back all the way its really annoying with the rpms up bout 200-300 more. __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-04-2003, 02:36 AM	#3
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	yea i noticed the stock return spring it kept it up bout 1/16 more and it was very noticable had to kill it in drive twice to keep it from running on __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-04-2003, 09:34 AM	#4
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I hope that the term "wood" is a brand name and not the product..... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-04-2003, 12:17 PM	#6
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...10&prmenbr=361 theres the link to what we're talking about its actual wood __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-04-2003, 09:11 PM	#8
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	yeah, the wood insulates the carb (or Throttle body) from the heat of the intake and therefore cools the air going thru the carb, and MORE POWER!!! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

11-04-2003, 02:19 AM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	be careful with that spacer and a stock return spring setup!!!! when i put the QJet on my 355 i had in my C10, i installed a spacer and used the stock return spring. first time out i matted it, and promptly had to kill the ignition, as the geometry wasnt right and it pulled to to WOT and would not return. i made my own throttle return spring brackt that mounted to the valve cover bolt.

11-04-2003, 10:22 AM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	no, its actually made from wood. and there's nothing wrong with it.

11-04-2003, 10:02 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Thanks for the education guys.....I figured the wood would be saturated with gas and have a problem...... How about a pic of what the install looks like.......? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-04-2003, 11:20 PM	#11
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	u got it noegs __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

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