fuel

  1. G

    E-85 question

    I have been wanting to convert my g body to e-85 for some time now and was wondering if anyone here has experience with converting a Holley 4150 to e-85. I have the appropriate fuel lines and plenty of flow, but do I have to change out metering blocks? The engine is a very mild 350 sbc
  2. B

    Need help tracking down a problem

    I have gotten in over my head and I’m not too sure what else to suspect for my issue. A few weeks ago, my 1985 cutlass started to backfire under the carb, and had weak acceleration. I replaced all of the spark plugs, and then it was running perfectly. About a week after that, It reverted back...
  3. 78_Monte970

    Gas tank too big?

    My tank was leaking and I ordered a replacement from O’Reilly’s, said direct fit. Tried to install and the tank straps seem to be too short for it? Can I get longer straps that fit, or modify the tank in some way? Any help appreciated, thanks.
  4. oldmansmonte

    Fuel Question

    So, there are many threads and a million opinions this, but I have some basic questions about gasoline. I have three cars. 2011 Colorado 3.7(I5) 1995 Caprice Wagon LT1 1985 Monte Carlo SBC 350 The Colorado will ping like a sonofabitch if I run 87 octane, even though the manual says its fine...
  5. Luke's82

    Help please! My 1982 Malibu Classic wagon suddenly runs terribly

    The wagon has a 267 v8 stock. Within the past year, the car has had new plugs, wires, and distributor. Two days ago, I filled it up with premium (usually do once a month), and gave it a car wash. It ran well all the way home after the fill up and wash, but the next morning would not idle when...

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