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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by rickjaffe, Feb 24, 2007.

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  1. rickjaffe

    rickjaffe Formula Junior

    Mar 6, 2005
    363
    houston
    Full Name:
    richard jaffe
    #1 rickjaffe, Feb 24, 2007
    just got my 308 GT4 back from the shop. they worked on the carbs. there were some air leaks, changed gaskets and some rubber stuff; fine tuned it; cleaned them all out, maybe carb kits. but not a complete rebuild.

    I suppose it's shouldn't be surprising (especially given how much it cost) but the car seems alittle quicker, especially after 3 or 3.5k rpm; there's alittle actual kick now; almost like a turbo charger and turbo lag. Actually it seems quite a bit quicker after that rpm level. That surprises me because I would have expected a linear increase, not an increase just after 3.5k rpm.

    could be the obvious response is "Dah" or "you think?
     
  2. chrismorse

    chrismorse Formula 3

    Feb 16, 2004
    2,150
    way north california
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    chris morse
    #2 chrismorse, Feb 24, 2007
    Hi Richard,

    It is hard to tell what you started with and what you have now. there are a zillion variables, altitude, ignition condition, prior carburetor condition, quality and extent of work done.

    I would not expect the engine power to be linear, these are like "tempermntal italian women" not predictable.

    When she is happy - enjoy it.

    Come on, she is over thirty!!!!

    best,
    chris
     

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