Author Topic: WOT Shift points th400, Pontiac 400  (Read 1004 times)

Offline Tyler73Deville

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WOT Shift points th400, Pontiac 400
« on: June 11, 2023, 06:10:28 PM »
Hey everyone, I'm trying to adjust the wide open throttle shift points through the governor on a th400 in a Gto. So far I got her to around 4600-4800rpm from the previous 4000 rpm. Big difference..

What I'm trying to figure out is how high I should go, given this engine was rebuilt 30 years ago with cast pistons and connecting rods, even has the stock valve springs.
Cam has since been changed to a Crower 60916 degreed at 108 icl with 1.52 roller tip rockers.

Unported 16 heads, high compression,stock intake manifold,quadrajet and 3.55 gears.

I was thinking 5200 rpm, given the camshaft... let me know what you all think, thank you.

Car is mainly used as a cruiser with occasional wot bursts.





 

Offline Cliff Ruggles

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Re: WOT Shift points th400, Pontiac 400
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2023, 12:08:08 AM »
5300rpms would be plenty considering stock cast iron connecting rods are still in use.  They are a sore spot for Pontiac engines but in a 400 build fine at that RPM......IMHO...