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    383 TBI Chevy

    Thanks for all the info. I am in the market for a Suburban 2wd. It will be a limited use vehicle, but I am after spirited performance without the gas mileage and handling penalties of a big block. I'm trying to find a 1/2 ton with a manual transmission. Main use will be vacation/ travel and...
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    Firing order and traction

    I remember a teacher telling us about motorcycle hill climbs. Some people were cutting and welding the camshaft so the big four cylinders had #'s 1&4 firing at the same time, then 180 degrees later #'s 3&4 would fire followed by 1&4 540 degrees later. The idea was to let the tire hook up. Now it...
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    Importance of fuel injection sensors??

    This is the way Chrysler taught us regarding the speed density system(no Mass Airflow Sensor). Primary factors- RPM and coolant temp Secondary factors- Throttle position, intake air temp, system voltage, change of throttle position. Fine tune factor- Oxygen sensor Hope that helps, Mike
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    383 TBI Chevy

    Is it possible to stroke a 350 chevy to 383 and have it run with the TBI system? What can be done to improve prformance with this system? Thanks, Mike

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