Why would a 3:73 contribute to the lack of acceleration? The higher numerical value, the lower the ratio aka loose screw. A 2:56 is a slug, a 3:08 loosens it up some, a 3:55 loosens it even more, and a 3:73 loosens it more. Out of the listed selections of ratios, the 3:73 will make the car accelerate the fastest. And a 3:73 screw is perfect for an od tranny. You seem to imply that the 3:73 will slow it down, and a 3:55 will make it accelerate faster. Am I misinterpreting something?
I was going to leave it alone, but it’s something that needs to be addressed. After all, years ago, you were a super stickler about correct information, even to the point of semantics and spelling; in fact, you suggested that poor spellers be banned from posting ‘because they undermined the quality of the board.’ Remember? I remember lots of stuff that people posted. My short term memory may suck, but my long term memory is top shelf.
Anyway.
It’s physically impossible for any Quadrejet to be too much carb for a v8 engine. If someone has strong mechanical aptitude, this illustration is self explanatory that’s it’s physically impossible for a quad to be too much carb for ANY v8 engine.
Not my opinion, but it’s my guess that you consider yourself as having a strong mechanical aptitude. If so, it should be easy to use the posted illustration to show how a quad can be too much for a v8.
I can use the illustration to explain to anyone why it’s physically impossible for a quad to be too big for any v8 engine, but I’ll let you go first.
OP: One thing you didn’t mention was timing. Spark advance is beyond critical for acceleration. You can do what you want, but before you start tearing things apart, try advancing the timing some. You can start with small increments or lay into it. Note where it’s set before you experiment. Don’t be shy because low compression engines love lots of timing. It may be so retarded that advancing the distributor 15’ to 20’ may wake it up like you wouldn’t believe, and if it starts, not wwwwuuummmmppp, wwwuuummmpp, wwwwuuummmpp when you start it while hot, you’ll be good to go.
