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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
06-08-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 656
Posted By akdale

I installed poly prior to seeing the negative...

I installed poly prior to seeing the negative press. I have rubber ones on hand. The logic of not using Poly seems sound. Likely a winter project, with gas prices it's being driven much anyway :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-04-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,051
Posted By akdale

Sounds nice, all that heat sounds suspicious,...

Sounds nice, all that heat sounds suspicious, your exhaust should not be that hot at 12:1. Mine are near perfect even when I over drive the blower. The blower was on it when I bought it from a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,051
Posted By akdale

350 4 bolt main. 9.36 CR, Weiand 142 roots...

350 4 bolt main. 9.36 CR, Weiand 142 roots blower hence the scoop. I am over driving the blower and that creates excess heat. According to the math I am anywhere from 12.5 with 6psi and-15:1 CR...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-02-2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,051
Posted By akdale

That is the route I took as well. All I can get...

That is the route I took as well. All I can get is 91 here unless I run Av Gas. What size nozzle did you use for the water injection? Here -40 wiper fluid is pretty cheap. I just stock up in the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-23-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

Well, thats progress :) I live in Palmer, AV gas...

Well, thats progress :) I live in Palmer, AV gas is available, it's not real cheap either and many places wont let you put it in your car. Wasilla Airport I have done it. Yeah it knocks without it...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

32 is where it is today. after 4psi I pull 1...

32 is where it is today. after 4psi I pull 1 degree per pound of boost.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

I played around with my HEI, weights, springs etc...

I played around with my HEI, weights, springs etc but since this is a work in progress the 6530 makes it sooo easy.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2021, 12:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

Ahh, Can be a rough town.... Hows the catch and...

Ahh, Can be a rough town.... Hows the catch and prices this year?
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-19-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

I am running those. 2 colder. 2 years on same...

I am running those. 2 colder. 2 years on same set, so far so good.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

They wont ship it to Alaska

They wont ship it to Alaska
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

Easier here with my 6530 programmable ignition, 5...

Easier here with my 6530 programmable ignition, 5 min on the laptop :)
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2021, 01:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

My local Ford Dealer is the only place to get it....

My local Ford Dealer is the only place to get it. Pricing it out Monday.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-18-2021, 01:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

I was thinking about that. So tonight I put the...

I was thinking about that. So tonight I put the 3.25 inch top pulley on (dropped boost to 6lbs) and played with my timing curve a little. Still scoots along pretty good. This is on 91 octane with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

Nice! MSD locked at 32 with 1degree per lb of...

Nice! MSD locked at 32 with 1degree per lb of boost after 4lbs. Its all in at 2300.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-17-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,343
Posted By akdale

Cyl head suggestion for blown SBC

Been a while since I have asked any advice.
SBC 355 CID, 9.5/1 compression (too high I know) current heads Edelbrock performer 2.02/1.6, 185 ccc intake runner, 64cc. I did not design the motor and...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2020, 12:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,748
Posted By akdale

Hookers on my 80. Plugs are so so to change....

Hookers on my 80. Plugs are so so to change. Starter is not a problem, oil change easy. They are headers so hot under hood. I ceramic coated mine. One con is they are hot and will sear your calf or...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-03-2020, 12:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,865
Posted By akdale

FWIW, I put poly in for CA bushings, trans...

FWIW, I put poly in for CA bushings, trans mount, trailing arm bushings, sway bar mounts. No squeak, rides wonderful on our lousy Alaskan roads, handles like a slot car but thats likely due to...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
04-02-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,697
Posted By akdale

Well, I don't use the storage so its in the box...

Well, I don't use the storage so its in the box next to battery. I have checked and it's never too warm (6AL-2 Programmable).
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,118
Posted By akdale

"Now since the iron bolts on to the 80-82...

"Now since the iron bolts on to the 80-82 batwing,"

GTR1999 So can you elaborate on this? What Iron? Direct or with allot of work? I have seen some here on the forum do this but most end up with...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-08-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,440
Posted By akdale

I have asked this same question when I installed...

I have asked this same question when I installed my dual spals. An effort to keep airflow across engine, not blowing at an angle....No good pics of solutions.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-07-2019, 01:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,953
Posted By akdale

:rofl: you rarely do

:rofl: you rarely do
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,953
Posted By akdale

For sure but usually I'm not on the parks or big...

For sure but usually I'm not on the parks or big lake roads at dawn or dusk when they seem to play chicken. It was fun in my fully loaded f250 pulling a 4 place snowmachine trailer on glare ice...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,953
Posted By akdale

Agreed but what upgrades? I did new ss lined...

Agreed but what upgrades? I did new ss lined stock calipers, better pads, upgraded lines and put new fluid in every other year. I know most folks rarely if ever change brake fluid. Best calipers...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,451
Posted By akdale

:willy::rofl: Better than morning TV or talk...

:willy::rofl: Better than morning TV or talk radio.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-06-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,953
Posted By akdale

lots of variables here. How the car is driven,...

lots of variables here. How the car is driven, age of fluid, temps etc. I know for me, 17 inch wheels as well I have never had a pucker moment due to inadequate braking, fade etc. I don't race so...
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