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  • r3tracing
    Senior Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 224

    #1

    2.3 slow to take off

    our 2.3 is very slow to take off on starts and restarts. once it gets goin it is really fast and has won several races. we turn around 8000 after it gets going but we give up several car lengths on the start and would like to stop that. any suggestions like cam timing, ign anything would be great. thank you to everyone as we have got alot of help off of this board in the past. amazing how much knowledge there is on here.
  • robdog98
    Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 53

    #2
    More info

    You really need to give up more information.
    What are RPM are you staring in?
    What is your cam?
    What carb are you running
    What size boosters in the carb.
    What gear are you starting in?
    What size track do you run at

    There are many variables that need to be looked at before we can start to diagnose your issue.
    DR

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    • crazyhorse
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 430

      #3
      is your cam advanced or retarded?

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      • r3tracing
        Senior Member
        • Jul 2011
        • 224

        #4
        cam is esslinger solid, carb is a 350, stock intake. i think the rpm is just to low on the start for cam to start pulling. cam is set with e bar not advanced or retarded right now. running 2nd gear. the carb must pass all the tech gauges. track is 3/8

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        • dannyracer6
          Senior Member
          • May 2007
          • 1063

          #5
          what is your gear ratio in 2nd, what rear gear ratio. What distributor are you running. Is it a tfi or a vac advance type. dura spark. Need more information. Also, which esslinger cam are you running.
          dr6 motorsports

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          • crazyhorse
            Senior Member
            • May 2007
            • 430

            #6
            try advancing it 2 degrees and see it that helps off the corner

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            • gcreech
              Junior Member
              • Jul 2010
              • 25

              #7
              Light clutch/flywheel if possible

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              • millerlt3
                Member
                • Jul 2008
                • 96

                #8
                Try to change your restart by backing off and timing to get a run on the rest of the cars because you said your winning races with the car i dont know if i would change to much. just my opinion
                Miller

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                • r3tracing
                  Senior Member
                  • Jul 2011
                  • 224

                  #9
                  Originally posted by millerlt3 View Post
                  Try to change your restart by backing off and timing to get a run on the rest of the cars because you said your winning races with the car i dont know if i would change to much. just my opinion
                  that is what i was trying to tell my son. he is only 13 so you know he doesnt always listen to dad. thank you maybe he will think about it some. i really think if he tries this it will be better.

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                  • crazyhorse
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 430

                    #10
                    i bought a head from johnson machine and ran the cam straight up and it was a dog of the corner but at the flagstand it took off. called Tim and he told me to advance it 4 degrees- did and it pulled great off the corner after that.

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                    • r3tracing
                      Senior Member
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 224

                      #11
                      can you give me the phone number or website for this johnson machine crazyhorse. Thank you for any help.

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                      • Dan32
                        Senior Member
                        • Dec 2010
                        • 302

                        #12
                        Originally posted by r3tracing View Post
                        can you give me the phone number or website for this johnson machine crazyhorse. Thank you for any help.
                        864 697 6067 is the # but good luck with these guys there chasers around where we race 3rd 4th place cars!

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                        • canopieman2002
                          Member
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 95

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Dan32 View Post
                          864 697 6067 is the # but good luck with these guys there chasers around where we race 3rd 4th place cars!
                          Dan o where is your race shop and what your tech line number?

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                          • Dan32
                            Senior Member
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 302

                            #14
                            Originally posted by canopieman2002 View Post
                            Dan o where is your race shop and what your tech line number?
                            oh i have that # for you 1 800 EAT SHIOT !!! ask for ministock judge free hand job with advice!! and he makes house calls!! (((:

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                            • canopieman2002
                              Member
                              • Jun 2007
                              • 95

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Dan32 View Post
                              oh i have that # for you 1 800 EAT SHIOT !!! ask for ministock judge free hand job with advice!! and he makes house calls!! (((:
                              Man your old lady wasnt suppose to tell you about that.

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