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Need help tuning 86' camaro with 305 Carb

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Old 02-04-2011 | 10:21 PM
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From: Harvad MA, Salisbury VT, Abilene TX
Car: 1986 Camaro Sport Coupe
Engine: 305 OHV
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Need help tuning 86' camaro with 305 Carb

Hey, so my 305 seems to be idling high so I need to tune it, but when I went to go do that I couldn't get to the screw I needed to be able to reach. I think what I have to do is get a torque-driver, but I am not sure what size I need. If anyone can help me out I would really appreciate it. Any tuning tips would also be greatly appreciated, I have never tuned a carb before.
Old 02-05-2011 | 10:14 AM
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Car: '86 Iroc Z & '91 RS
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Re: Need help tuning 86' camaro with 305 Carb

Originally Posted by treep78
Any tuning tips would also be greatly appreciated, I have never tuned a carb before.
What carb is it? If it is the factory Q-Jet, then get your self a copy of Doug Roes book and Cliff Ruggels Book to understand the entire Quadrajet.

1. http://www.amazon.com/Rochester-Carb.../dp/0895863014
2. http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Modify.../dp/1932494189

Here are a couple of basic online tutorials on the carb tuning subject.

1. http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho...638/index.html
2. http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm

Plus, you'll find many more articles and tips online if you do a search..

For Q-jet rebuild kits, I suggest - http://www.cliffshighperformance.com/carbkits.html

Good Luck With It.. They usually don't need to be played with to much...
Old 02-05-2011 | 04:28 PM
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Re: Need help tuning 86' camaro with 305 Carb

Thank you. I will be sure to put this information to good use. My car also thanks you, but she's bad at typing.
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