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- My Car
- 1972 Fastback (Factory sprint, but now a bright red Mach 1)
351c 2v(big ol cam, holley dominator intake, roller set, edelbrock 4bbl)
fmx
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK? IM ALL EARS.
HERES THE SITUATION
When I turn the key, it starts right up. I keep it at around 1700rpm till it warms up to 160ish. There, it idles fairly well at 850-900. The problem comes in when I put it in gear (reverse especially) The rpm drops down to approximately 350 and I really have to sweet talk it into not loading up and stalling. This includes keeping rpm up and controlling speed with brakes. Typically ive gotta restart it a few times. This is when backing out of places, stop lights, (etc).
Basic rundown of drive train:
351c 2v
mid/low range comp cam (not an RV but not full race) flat tappet
Stock FMX I am fairly confident that it is a stock torque converter too.
Edelbrock 4 barrel carb
Holley street dominator (yes I know its a single plane and I know thats really not good for this scenario. I'm putting on a dual plane this weekend)
P.S. This engine is not fully broken in, only about 30 miles. I'm trying to get it reliable enough to drive it on the freeway and get the piston rings seated and the compression up.
Perhaps I need a lower stall converter? ALL COMMENTS APPRECIATED THANKS GUYS!!!
HERES THE SITUATION
When I turn the key, it starts right up. I keep it at around 1700rpm till it warms up to 160ish. There, it idles fairly well at 850-900. The problem comes in when I put it in gear (reverse especially) The rpm drops down to approximately 350 and I really have to sweet talk it into not loading up and stalling. This includes keeping rpm up and controlling speed with brakes. Typically ive gotta restart it a few times. This is when backing out of places, stop lights, (etc).
Basic rundown of drive train:
351c 2v
mid/low range comp cam (not an RV but not full race) flat tappet
Stock FMX I am fairly confident that it is a stock torque converter too.
Edelbrock 4 barrel carb
Holley street dominator (yes I know its a single plane and I know thats really not good for this scenario. I'm putting on a dual plane this weekend)
P.S. This engine is not fully broken in, only about 30 miles. I'm trying to get it reliable enough to drive it on the freeway and get the piston rings seated and the compression up.
Perhaps I need a lower stall converter? ALL COMMENTS APPRECIATED THANKS GUYS!!!
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