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Some pics would help.

You're right, no pics.... http://forums.hybridz.org/showpost.php?p=1102492&postcount=171

Thanks Grump, I will go with that Mallory from Summit.

Same guy here: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=152707&highlight=hid

I plan on routing a return line. It seems to be bogged down under 2000rpm, very labored. It idles great. There is an inline filter back near the pump, not sure of the brand.

I think I am going to order this regulator http://www.jegs.com/i/Holley/510/12-803BP/10002/-1 Thoughts?

I don't see the big deal, you lost a contest on a site that is mostly a bunch of street racing morons and ricers. We all know your car is awesome, and if you like it, then that's all that matters.

Tell me about it!

I remember that car. I think it dynoed 251 rwhp??? I have a weird memory. Anyways, welcome back!

Oh and can anyone suggest a good adjustable FPR for my set up?

Harrison, that was in 5th gear. In 6th, it is about 1600 rpm at those speeds. Car seems to run bad under 2000 rpm so I left it in 5th. I think the rich issue is the reason it runs sloppy under 2000 rpm.

Yea I can't figure out how to get the camera settings to work to get it clearer. But you get the idea. I will try and re-set the float levels tommorow, but without adjusting the fuel pressure down? I suspect it won't help much?

OK it's parked right now. Here are some pics of a spark plug I just pulled:

OK the fuel pressure gauge under the hood is showing 6.5 psi at idle.

OK, so here is the deal. I knew my car was not getting any decent mileage numbers, so when I left my college apartment today to head back to my parents for the long weekend, I topped off the tank. I drove exactly 80 miles (all highway) running 65-70mph the entire time. I babied it the whole way, never over 3k rpm. My cruising rpm was between 2300-2600 rpm. I pulled into a station and filled up and the car took 6.7 gallons. So as the math indicateds, 11.94 mpg! Ouch Here are the engine specs: Engine: Carb: Holley HP 750 60 over 350, squared, line honed and torque plate honed Keith Black hypereutectic pistons. Speed pro rings. 6" Elgin 5140 rods with ARP bolts. Internaly balanced, clevite bearings, ARP bolts used throughout engine, Dart Pro 1 200cc heads, cast crank, crane cam 228@.05 480 lift. 140 amp alternator, weiand water pump, AZC radiator and taurus two speed fan. Now I know carb'd v8's aren't known for amazing mileage numbers, but I feel like I should be atleast getting 16 or so. I PM'd grumpy the engine specs and he felt like 18-20 mpg was acheivable. Trans is a t56. The fuel pump is a Holley Red and I am not sure if it is the 67 or 91 gph, but I glanced under the car and I didn't see a fuel return line. Could that be the problem?

Boze mesh wheels similiar to Mark's, listed in the classifieds for sale.

They are Boze wheels. I am selling them and they are listed in the classifieds for sale with tires.

I had one of those, worked well. Got tired of paying $10 a piece to have the bushings pushed out on the rear suspension on Kenworths. Paid for itself real quick.

I googled the crap out of it! What terms did you use?

While we are talking tanks, does anyone know the capacity of a stock 1972 240z tank? And yes, I searched.

I can't remember 240hoke had the magazine at his house.

SU's were in a magazine article for worst 10 car parts ever lol. I will try to look for it.

My current one, it's a pic from my recent Christmas break from college. Dad's buisness, I drive when I'm out of college. I'm in the front!

Perhaps the joke is the tax payer subsidized it all. Not to mention car sales in the future will be crap. A large number of people who were maybe holding off on buying a new car in the next 1-2 years went ahead with the program and the next few years the sales will be down.