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    Today 9:58 AM  #1

    boss347convertible
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    Carbcheater

    Having read several posts on this forum regarding the Carbcheater and visiting the website, I am thinking about installing the kit on my 66. The 363 is in and running, but there is a lot of tuning needed. Timing, carburetion, etc. I am not computer savvy, but am particularly interested in the data logging capabilities of the kit, particularly air fuel ratios at different engine loads and rpm. Usually, I sort out carburetion on the dyno, but with data logging of real time driving, I might be able to better tune the engine, thereby minimizing dyno time. I will not be using the spacer offered by Carbcheater. I would appreciate reviews from those using the Carbcheater.

     

    Today 11:14 AM  #2

    rpm
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    Re: Carbcheater

    The only thing I can add to my high praise for the Carb Cheater is to make sure you attach the 12v positive and negative leads directly to the battery posts. Curious why you will not be using the CC spacer. Besides having the two needed vacuum ports, it doubles as an excellent insulator for the carburetor. I milled mine to ~½" for space requirements. This video will get your carb settings properly set.

    https://youtu.be/GxeZkULhFLs?is=f6iprlWWBVLQFvKQ

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    Today 12:08 PM  #3

    boss347convertible
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    Re: Carbcheater

    rpm wrote:

    The only thing I can add to my high praise for the Carb Cheater is to make sure you attach the 12v positive and negative leads directly to the battery posts. Curious why you will not be using the CC spacer. Besides having the two needed vacuum ports, it doubles as an excellent insulator for the carburetor. I milled mine to ~½" for space requirements. This video will get your carb settings properly set.

    https://youtu.be/GxeZkULhFLs?is=f6iprlWWBVLQFvKQ

    Thank you for the information and review. Based on my reading (I have no practical experience with this product), I understand that the CC spacer will restrict or admit atmospheric air into the intake manifold without passing through the carburetor venturis. Until I fully tune the engine, I don't want to add any additional variables into the tuning process. Regarding manifold/carburetor heat transfer, my experience with the open plenum high rise manifolds is that heat transfer, at the ambient temperatures where I typically drive, won't significantly impact performance. This was true on the 347, but not verified on the 363. Thanks again.

    Last edited by boss347convertible (Today 12:22 PM)

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