1978 Chevy Silverado Engine performance slugish

1978 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
68,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDELL86
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My truck has a 454. when i accelerate it moves normal. but if i floor it, the rpms go up and then it seems like it is boging down. I replace the spark plugs and wires and changed the oil. I have a 750 cfm holly domination on it i thought i was getting to much fuel. But Iam not sure at times it back fires.
Feb 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If it is a 454, then 750 cfm isn't too much. I ran one of them on a 383 back in the day. I have a couple questions for you, if you remove the plugs, are they white or black? Also, have you tried adjusting the air fuel mixture? Finally, have you checked to make sure the fuel pump is producing enough volume?

Let me know.

Joe
Also, if you haven't already, make sure there are no vacuum leaks. And if I remember, the secondaries are actuated by vacuum. Let me know. It's been awhile.
Feb 28, 2010 at 2:18 PM
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