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    Thread: Blow thru Carb

    1. #1
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      Blow thru Carb

      I have a HO454 with a Projection 1 system I bought several years ago. Last year I added a Procharger. I was able to get support from Retrotek and modified my system with Larger Injectors and MAP sensor and it worked ok for a while. Then I started to have fuel overheating problems. Now on my 3rd pump have fixed it for now. But the system leans out everytime I come to a stop. It doesn't seem to adjust the A/F out. Now the factory guy who knew the product is gone the product is discontinued and I am still having trouble getting this thing to work right. Been at it a year and half. Tired of fighting it and being unreliable. Thinking of going back to a tried and true carburetor. I think the car is making about 600 Hp at the wheels. Any suggestions on a good blow thru carburetor? I want good streetability, cruise and occasional drag.
      1969 Camaro, GM PP HO 454, Procharger D1-SC, 12 bolt rear end, 3:73 gears, 700R4, Borla XS mufflers, X pipe. Ride Tech Air Suspension and Retrotek Speed EFI. AR S200 wheels and Nitto 555. Wilwood 6 piston with Hydratech boost.


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      Quote Originally Posted by milehigh69 View Post
      I have a HO454 with a Projection 1 system I bought several years ago. Last year I added a Procharger. I was able to get support from Retrotek and modified my system with Larger Injectors and MAP sensor and it worked ok for a while. Then I started to have fuel overheating problems. Now on my 3rd pump have fixed it for now. But the system leans out everytime I come to a stop. It doesn't seem to adjust the A/F out. Now the factory guy who knew the product is gone the product is discontinued and I am still having trouble getting this thing to work right. Been at it a year and half. Tired of fighting it and being unreliable. Thinking of going back to a tried and true carburetor. I think the car is making about 600 Hp at the wheels. Any suggestions on a good blow thru carburetor? I want good streetability, cruise and occasional drag.
      csu carburators. You will spend about $1000.00 for a brand new unit and it will be tuned to your setup. when i dealt with them for my blow thru setup they had the carb dead nuts on and i slapped it on , set idle , did some tuning with wideband o2 sensors and it is perfect!!i would buy another carb from them in a heart beat.. they are not cheap and it takes 2-6 weeks to get your carb but i have no idling issues, surging issues and this thing is problem free.

      paul
      66lark
      turbo nailhead

    3. #3
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      Nothing but good things about CSU carbs. Unfortunately, I didn't find out about them until after I bought my BG blow through Demon. Luckily, it is working with my setup quite well. I attribute my luck with the Demon to my carb box (modified air cleaner unit) as opposed to a cast carb hat. I think the box may reduce the signal to and through the carb. I had to fatten up the sec quite a bit, but primary and off idle are pretty close as setup from factory. My powervalve is even working properly!

      I am still hoping EZ EFI (fast) comes out with a boosted version of their system that can support 800hp. I'll be selling my carb real fast then.
      Greg
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      Im running a carb shop, but I wish FAST would come out with a boost model I would jump on board as well.
      David Butler
      "If you're not first, you're last"
      67 Camaro Twin Turbo SBC (changing from Blow-thru to Holley HP EFI)

    5. #5
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      Also check over on the turboforums.com and look up Brent Davis, he can help you set up a blow through with "the crutch" which basically means you are using outside control over the power valve for boost enrichment.
      also if you have wiring and sensors in place take a look at Megasquirt at www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt. open source, multiple forums and near infinite tune-ability.
      you can work with just about any sensor on nay car if you have actual specs for that sensor.
      Lee Abel
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      You guys mention the fast system. I have looked at them also. How about the dominator from Holley?
      1969 Camaro, GM PP HO 454, Procharger D1-SC, 12 bolt rear end, 3:73 gears, 700R4, Borla XS mufflers, X pipe. Ride Tech Air Suspension and Retrotek Speed EFI. AR S200 wheels and Nitto 555. Wilwood 6 piston with Hydratech boost.


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      From what I read and a friend of mines experience Brent Davis is the best out there when it comes to blow thrus

      David Butler
      "If you're not first, you're last"
      67 Camaro Twin Turbo SBC (changing from Blow-thru to Holley HP EFI)





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