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prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 12:15 AM

It's with sad news that the R&D team and HP Carburetors has to announce that they won't be seeking a patent on their "MONO-RAM". We are very disappointed with our findings. We cannot get it to idle, there is an awful hesitation when you mash the throttle and it doesn't really start to come in until about 8,500 rpm.

We will be talking with Matt Lauer on the Today Show in the morning. Very sad.....

Frkypunk70 · 06-22-2011, 12:19 AM

Now that's damn funny

Oh wait you're missing the bolts could that be the problem? But finding 14" bolts can't be easy.
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prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 01:00 AM

I took them out just before the pics. It's called 24" of all thread! lol

I have 6 more spacers on order from Summit. Maybe that's the ticket.

Chevyman680063 · 06-22-2011, 02:22 AM

You wouldn't happen to be trying to make people think you have a supercharger under the hood would you when they see the air cleaner sticking up through the hood?

tantrumpipeline · 06-22-2011, 02:29 AM

hahaha!!!!!

ls1nova71 · 06-22-2011, 03:10 AM

It's because it's a big block, that would work perfectly on a small block...,.
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**special-K** · 06-22-2011, 06:02 AM

Did you try adjusting it for higher altitude?

Lee H · 06-22-2011, 09:24 AM

That's a good one. AT the LA Roadster show this past weekend there was an old torker with 4 spacers welded on it at the swap meet. Lot's of finger pointing.

*Shane* · 06-22-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Did you try adjusting it for higher altitude?

now that's funny right there ... i don't care who you are.

prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

You wouldn't happen to be trying to make people think you have a supercharger under the hood would you when they see the air cleaner sticking up through the hood?

Are you talking about the MONO-RAM or the truck in the background?

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

It's because it's a big block, that would work perfectly on a small block...,.
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We actually had one in the works for the SBC called the "MINI-MONO"

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Originally Posted by special-K

Did you try adjusting it for higher altitude?

The carb is a 750 HP. I tried jetting it down to a 650, a 600 and then a 390 but it didn't change the results. You can change the cfm with jetting right?

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Originally Posted by Shane

now that's funny right there ... i don't care who you are.

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ChevLoRay · 06-22-2011, 11:23 AM

Maybe a MonoJet (1-bbl) would be better....

eightbanger · 06-22-2011, 11:29 AM

Show it to Gaga, she would wear that...

turp mcspray · 06-22-2011, 12:21 PM

Those people in the backwoods of the northwest, do things a little different than the rest of the country! Are you building a new engine, so your truck will do a burnout!? LOL!
How are things in Holleyville prostreet?

Flint70step · 06-22-2011, 12:37 PM

Lovin it! A Dagwood of spacers

Dano69c10 · 06-22-2011, 12:58 PM

Now you tell us! I already purchased mine and I've already bent my throttle rod to hook up my linkage.
sheesh!

**leddzepp** · 06-22-2011, 01:36 PM

You need a gasket between each spacer for it to work properly.

prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 01:56 PM

Nice try Zepp.....I use high temp blue RVT on all my carb builds. It makes it so I don't have to machine the bases to get them flat. It spreads nice to fill in all the highs and lows.

**leddzepp** · 06-22-2011, 01:59 PM

I commend you on your use of RTV on all of the above spacers, very clean job. I do not see any squeezed out.

1972RedNeck · 06-22-2011, 02:42 PM

Slice it off with a knife afterwards.

GASoline71 · 06-22-2011, 02:47 PM

The best way to run the Mono-Ram is by alternating "open" spacers with "4 hole" spacers. It creates a velocity of over 1,500mph into the cylinders. But you have to run a cast iron air cleaner. It will suck "normal" air cleaners right down the throat of the carb.

Gary

Shaky · 06-22-2011, 02:57 PM

It's obvious that you just need one more spacer and that will do the trick.

prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Maybe a MonoJet (1-bbl) would be better....

They don't make a 4 to 1 barrel adapter silly!

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Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Now you tell us! I already purchased mine and I've already bent my throttle rod to hook up my linkage.
sheesh!

I wish I knew you were doing that. Lokar built me a one off 6' throttle cable and was keeping the mold for when this thing blows-up and goes international.

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Slice it off with a knife afterwards.

A razor blade but you are getting the idea.

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

The best way to run the Mono-Ram is by alternating "open" spacers with "4 hole" spacers. It creates a velocity of over 1,500mph into the cylinders. But you have to run a cast iron air cleaner. It will suck "normal" air cleaners right down the throat of the carb.

Gary

I have nothing to say.........LMAO

I was thinking about trying one of those vextor tornado fuel milage vortex thingys you put in your aid cleaner that looks more like a hamster wheel. The box says it's guaranteed to work so how can I loose??

prostreetC-10 · 06-22-2011, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by turp mcspray

Those people in the backwoods of the northwest, do things a little different than the rest of the country! Are you building a new engine, so your truck will do a burnout!? LOL!
How are things in Holleyville prostreet?

Turp you surface at the craziest times! That motor is going into my Camaro bracket car I'm building. It's going to be used 90% of the time to test my Holleys but I do want to see what she'll do in the 1/8th mile. I call it a bracket car because it's gutted and the only thing street legal on it is it has brake lights (or will).

It's going to be funny when I try to use your name as an excuse to the cop for getting out of the 100 yrd burnout ticket!

67_C-30 · 06-22-2011, 06:47 PM

NEEDS MORE CARB!!! Everybody knows you need to run a Dominator when using more than 5 spacers. Well, almost everyone...

turp mcspray · 06-22-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Turp you surface at the craziest times! That motor is going into my Camaro bracket car I'm building. It's going to be used 90% of the time to test my Holleys but I do want to see what she'll do in the 1/8th mile. I call it a bracket car because it's gutted and the only thing street legal on it is it has brake lights (or will).

It's going to be funny when I try to use your name as an excuse to the cop for getting out of the 100 yrd burnout ticket!

I've been waiting for your response all day. I just knew it would make me have a good laugh!

06-22-2011, 12:15 AM	#1
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! It's with sad news that the R&D team and HP Carburetors has to announce that they won't be seeking a patent on their "MONO-RAM". We are very disappointed with our findings. We cannot get it to idle, there is an awful hesitation when you mash the throttle and it doesn't really start to come in until about 8,500 rpm. We will be talking with Matt Lauer on the Today Show in the morning. Very sad..... Attached Images __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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Frkypunk70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Scranton,Pa Posts: 423	Re: EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! Now that's damn funny Oh wait you're missing the bolts could that be the problem? But finding 14" bolts can't be easy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car. " Last edited by Frkypunk70; 06-22-2011 at 12:22 AM.

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prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! I took them out just before the pics. It's called 24" of all thread! lol I have 6 more spacers on order from Summit. Maybe that's the ticket. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

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Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,138	Re: EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! That's a good one. AT the LA Roadster show this past weekend there was an old torker with 4 spacers welded on it at the swap meet. Lot's of finger pointing. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! Nice try Zepp.....I use high temp blue RVT on all my carb builds. It makes it so I don't have to machine the bases to get them flat. It spreads nice to fill in all the highs and lows. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!



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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,979	Re: EXTREMELY important information just released for ANYONE running a carb spacer!!! I commend you on your use of RTV on all of the above spacers, very clean job. I do not see any squeezed out. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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