Posted by Mavman (IP: 204.181.93.18) on March 27, 2000 at 18:32:15:
In Reply to: ITS GOT THE 302 V8 IN IT.. THANKS AGAIN N/M posted by JasonGfunk on March 24, 2000 at 19:47:07:
: : : HEY GUYZ!! okay, i need to tune up my 74 foor door mav SOOOOOOOOOO bad it isn't funny. i am willing to spend a little more cash to help the mav run better. what should i check out? i'm thinking mainly in the distributor area? a new one? somethine?? any recommends would be helpful.. i'm even thinking of doing new plugs and wires... maybe the cap... i dunno. i need to know what works first. Thanks guyz.
: : : Jason
: : All that you said will do with any motor, but it would be good to know what the motor is. 6 or 8 cylinder.
I don't know the performance gains from stock 2 bbl to a 4 bbl. Never had a stock motor. I know that it should help to go with a nice 4 bbl. Something at or below a 600 cfm. Dual plane aluminum intake. Basically as the saying goes, "If it don't flow, it don't go".
I know that when I switched to an electronic ignition(Mallory) that it made a BIG diference in the starting, and runs alot better. You can go with an MSD 6A which will give you more performance and better milage. Multi Spark Discharge. Get a 160 Miloden or Mr. Gasket thermostat. Should gain a little HP due to running cooler.
Just make sure you have good cool fuel flow. Maybe buy a 1 inch phenolic carb spacer if there is hood clearence. Will pep it up a bit. Keeps the fuel from boiling in the carb.
A K&N air filter. More fresh air to the carb.
I definitely suggest the spacer and the thermostat. Should make a nice difference.