yet another rods and hangers question
04-10-2003, 01:36 PM
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
yet another rods and hangers question
Are CK rods leaner or richer than DRs? by very much?
Will a B hanger with CK rods make a noticable difference in a stock lg4?
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Will a B hanger with CK rods make a noticable difference in a stock lg4?
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phil
04-10-2003, 03:02 PM
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Car: 84 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
the B hanger and some good rods will definetly make a difference on a LG4. as for the CK rods beening richer than the DRs...
CK rods have a longer power tip and the power tip has a smaller diameter than DRs, making the CK rods richer at WOT.
DRs have a smaller diameter through the straight and tapered sections of the rods. meaning they will be richer at part throttle.
DRs are very good all around rods. i have them in my car right now, but i am going to try my set of CKs at the track to see if they help.
CK rods have a longer power tip and the power tip has a smaller diameter than DRs, making the CK rods richer at WOT.
DRs have a smaller diameter through the straight and tapered sections of the rods. meaning they will be richer at part throttle.
DRs are very good all around rods. i have them in my car right now, but i am going to try my set of CKs at the track to see if they help.
04-10-2003, 07:32 PM
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i used the ck rods and b hanger and i noticed a huge difference. The difference came in the acceleration. Before, i would step on it and it would take a sec before i would accelerate...But with the ck/b combo, throttle response has greatly improved.
04-10-2003, 07:33 PM
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Besides...the CK rods and B Hanger combined is only like a $10 dollar investment...and installation is a breeze...If ya don't like them you can change them out in about 10 minutes...
04-10-2003, 07:43 PM
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Car: 84 Trans Am
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
oh, by the way, if you have any older q-jets around and are using the stock q-jet on there with the little torx screw that holds the hanger in, replace it with the small flathead screw used on older q-jets, it will make it easier and quicker to change the rods and hangers in the future. it will save you digging around for a the right sized torx bit. i have quite a few torx bits and i still dont think i have the right one for that little screw. i used vice grips to get it out. i replaced it with the little flat head screw. now i can use a coin if i dont have a screw driver.
04-11-2003, 08:17 AM
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Car: 83 Z28
Engine: 305 (LG4)
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.23 non-LS
thanks for all the responses!
If the CKs are richer I don't want the stock lg4 to smoke a lot when I punch it. What has been your experience?
phil
If the CKs are richer I don't want the stock lg4 to smoke a lot when I punch it. What has been your experience?
phil
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