Your weekend job on your Challenger...

Postby RedRaven » 16 Nov 2007 18:28

Just thought I would get the ball rolling...

This thread is for you to vent your frustration in regards to your car..what are you gonna do about it this weekend eh???

Im going to find out why she cuts out when I stick her in drive now I let her warm up for a bit and she burrbles away no probs...but when I stick her in gear she labour a little almost like she wants to cut out...when I put my foot on the gas she stalls!! A real head wrecker!! :disbelief:
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Postby christer » 16 Nov 2007 20:35

JackT wrote:Was there text posted too????


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Postby drewcrane » 17 Nov 2007 3:03

ya kno with those big bouncing blue baubles i cant concentrate on what i need to do say :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:
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Postby patrick » 17 Nov 2007 3:57

How bout' a stall converter? :roll:
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Re: Your weekend job on your Challenger...

Postby Eddie » 17 Nov 2007 14:22

RedRaven wrote:Just thought I would get the ball rolling...

This thread is for you to vent your frustration in regards to your car..what are you gonna do about it this weekend eh???

Im going to find out why she cuts out when I stick her in drive now I let her warm up for a bit and she burrbles away no probs...but when I stick her in gear she labour a little almost like she wants to cut out...when I put my foot on the gas she stalls!! A real head wrecker!! :disbelief:
Carb needs re-built. End of problem
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Re: Your weekend job on your Challenger...

Postby RedRaven » 18 Nov 2007 10:24

airfuelEddie wrote: Carb needs re-built. End of problem


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Postby Eddie » 18 Nov 2007 13:36

Wayne I would just shelve that carb and someday learn how to re-build it. It's not that difficult and we could surely 'walk' you through it step by freaking step. Purchase a new Holley 770 Street Avenger with an aluminum Eddies dual plane, it would make that 383 run very good and still fit like stock and increase both performance and economy. Keep all your old parts.
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Postby RedRaven » 18 Nov 2007 13:39

airfuelEddie wrote:Wayne I would just shelve that carb and someday learn how to re-build it. It's not that difficult and we could surely 'walk' you through it step by freaking step. Purchase a new Holley 770 Street Avenger with an aluminum Eddies dual plane, it would make that 383 run very good and still fit like stock and increase both performance and economy. Keep all your old parts.


How much is a new 770 lad??
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Postby Eddie » 18 Nov 2007 14:31

Oh, you could probably get it cheaper at sixpack UK speedshop, Dave would know about that I'm sure and where to get it over there. He also may have a better recommendation than that, but it would run very well with that combo or just leave the stock intake. I would say about 400.00 U.S. for one give or take a few dollars and a new fuel line to connect it to your fuel supply.(Wayne, the car would be fun to drive again and you would be worry free if thats the problem).
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Postby Eddie » 18 Nov 2007 14:36

www.promaxcarbs.com sells em for 365.00
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Postby RedRaven » 18 Nov 2007 14:37

airfuelEddie wrote:Wayne, the car would be fun to drive again and you would be worry free if thats the problem).


Yes its has been a while since I had fun with the car, when I drive her now or at least when I did..it was a very nervous and not fun I have to add not knowing if she was goig to die on me!! :tears:
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Postby Eddie » 18 Nov 2007 14:43

Thats why I said that Wayne. There is nothing fun about 'owning' a car and letting it sit. Then comes thoughts of getting rid of her. I've seen it, and usually thats what happens, the owner ends up bailing and wishes they would have kept it. Also safety, if the cars dies suddenly when you need power to get out of harms way or someone rear ends you ect..No fun at all, and you actually start to 'fear' the damned thing!
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Postby patrick » 18 Nov 2007 17:00

Listen to Eddie, Wayne. :thumbsup: I think a 770 Street Avenger would be perfect for you. Bolt it on,check the float's, Idle, etc... Cruze on down the road. I'm using a 670 on my 340. No complaint's here. :wink: Patrick
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Postby Eddie » 18 Nov 2007 17:20

They are very good carbs right from the box, you will most likely only need to set the idle set screw to your liking. You can leisurely install it in an afternoon and be up and running in no time Wayne. Those 383 can and will scream! They accounted for 80% of Ma moPars muscle mystic! :thumbsup:
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