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John_Calabrese at ENGELHARD.COM John_Calabrese at ENGELHARD.COM
Fri Jan 26 14:48:54 GMT 2001


$800.- plus 200.- for software.  Where did you get 3000.- from?  This isn't
a speed pro unit.................


$3000.00 + $200 for software?

John_Calabrese at ENGELHARD.COM wrote:

> Speed density will work, but you are limited in your resolution on your
> fuel map due to the low vacuum level at idle (highest non-decel vac.).  I
> am currently using the ACCEL system, and having a blast.  BTW:  check out
> the FEB '01 Mopar Action.  There is an article by yours truly on custom
efi
> install on a 67 Dodge coronet.  I am running a 383 mopar with 300+ horse
> and an "old style"  cam, meaning considerable overlap but 112 LSA.  The
key
> here is to choose a fast ramp, high LSA cam, like comp's Xtreme energy
cam.
> The wide LSA minimizes overlap, increasing your idle vacuum, and coupled
> with a higher ratio rocker makes all the power you need.  I am currently
> building a new motor and the cam I chose was duration: 230 I, 238 E
@.050",
> about .550"I, .570"E lift with a 1.6:1 ratio rocker, with a custom 114
LSA.
> I will be running speed density, and should not have a problem.  Most cam
> companies will grind whatever LSA you choose.
>
> John L. Calabrese
> Research Engineer
> Environmental Technologies Group
> Engelhard Corporation
>
>
>                     William
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> I know this is a ECM list, but.
> Does anyone have any suggestions on an programmable EFI system for a 383
> making a little over 400 hp?
> Drivability is a big plus.
> I'd also like to have the ability to monitor what's happening.
> One guy told me that a speed density sys. would not work with my cam.
>
> I can get a stock 86-88 TPI sys. off a Vette for $850.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>  http://www.cass.net/~mcnett/william/my383.html
> Cam Specs:
> COMP CAMS 12-242-2
> Advertised duration: 268 intake / 280 exhaust
> Duration at .050 in. cam lift: 224 intake / 230 exhaust
> Gross valve lift: .477 in. intake / .480 in. exhaust
> w/ 1.6 rockers: .509 in. intake /  .512 in. exhaust
> Lobe separation: 110 degrees
> Intake centerline: 106 degrees
> RPM range: 1,600 to 5,800
>
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