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    Need new heads...Any recommendations?

    So my Twisted Wedge heads are fubar and need to be replaced. The only salvageable items are the triple valve springs and titanium retainers. I am considering: AFR185 Victor Jr. FPS Avenger Twisted Wedge The only other changes to what is listed in my signature is that I will be...
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    Lets play "Name that Part" - Cylinder Head Stuff

    These are pics of my Twisted Wedge heads. #1 - Anyone know what springs these are? They are triple springs and I would like to try to find out what they are rated to. Are triples common? #2 and 3 - Anyone know what make these roller rockers are? There is nothing on them except for the...
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    Shipping Cylinder Heads...Together or Separate?

    So I need to send out my heads to Trick Flow for some work to get done. They are boxed up separately right now. Dimensions are roughly 24x9x7 and they weigh 29 pounds each. Do i ship them separately to keep the weight down or box them up together in a master carton with some extra padding...
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    I opened my motor. Does this look ok?

    Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but does this look ok? motor has about 3500 since a rebuild. pistons were supposed to be new. I have been having an oil consumption issue (through the PCV), so I beleive that is why it is so black. I don't really see a crosshatch on the...
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    Which will have better street manners: E303 or F303 cam? Something else?

    Please don't turn this into an off-the-shelf vs custom debate or a rant about how alphabet cams suck. I have a few options: back to stock cam E303 F303 or another cam for <$200 that acheives the goals outlined below I plan to turbo at some point, and i may go custom at that point, but...
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    Is this clutch wear ok? is this a Spec 2?

    OK, just got my motor out today and noticed some wear on my SPEC clutch. is the wear around the center normal? this is the first time I have actually ever seen a clutch in person, so excuse the question if it's stupid. also, can anyone confirm that this is actually a stage 2 SPEC? The...
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    engine dyno?

    are there ant engine dynos in the northeast? what does it typically cost to use one? thanks
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    Speaker Measurements Inside

    I just pulled my door panels and dash speaker covers (first time they were off in 14 years) and took some measurements for new speakers. I wanted to share the measurements for anyone that needed them later on. DOOR: Depth to window track - just a hair under 2 1/4" opening diameter - 5.11"...
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    Any Gen 7 users?

    My tuner recommened an Accel Gen7 to me over a Tweecer when I install a turbo kit. I would like to have significant upgradability as I don't see a 302 being in the car forever and I would prefer to not drop $1500 on a fuel system again. Anyone run one? opinions?
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    can I keep anything from my twisted wedge heads?

    So I'll be swapping out the Trick Flows for a set of AFR 185's this winter. I know I have titanium retainers and decent springs (although I am getting some float above 6000 rpm, but my cam is damn big) and some nice rockers. what can I reuse on the AFR's that a fully assembled set won't come...
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    battery hold down or box...what would you do in a coupe?

    the battery is an optima red top and i am dabate a hold down or box when I relocate it to the trunk. Hold down http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=SUM%2D430015&N=700+115&autoview=sku Box...
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    turbo cam?

    My motor is coming out soon for a freshen-up and to replace the heads. I'm going with AFR 185's and my plans are to add a single turbo kit in the next year or two. Ultimate goal is for 500-550 at the wheels and MA smog legal. On top of that, it want drivability at near stock and the car to be...
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    What is this called? (Distributor related)

    Please take a look at the attached file...I'm talking about the plastic thing that is attached to the distributor and is where that harness connects to. I accidentally cracked it when I was installing a new thermostat and pulled it away from the distributor. without the zip ties, it doesn't...
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    dash speaker wiring question

    **couple things first** I have an aftermarket Eclipse deck in my 93 and I am very comfortable with car audio wiring. when I adjust balance left to right, the door speakers adjust but the dash speakers do not. is this common? does anyone know how the dash speakers are wired in? this...
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    time for new heads...help please?

    Ok, so it is time to replace my Twisted Wedge Heads and I have a few questions. First off, here are the goals...Car will get a single turbo, hopefully within a year or so. ET goal is 10.50, and I won't push it beyond that in this car. Looking for great street behavior and I's like it to be...
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    Finally dyno'd and tuned...opinions?

    My car has been running like crap for years and as a result, I never drive it. Well I finally decided to get it tuned by Eric Laferriere in Johnston, RI and here are the results... blue line is initial, green is first tune, and I beleive red is with 2 more degrees timing. Also had...
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    OK, I have an amazingly annoying tick emminating from my motor. it varies with speed and occurs at an interval that tells me that it is realted to just one cylinder. I had the valvetrain readjusted my a VERY skilled professional to no avail. things that come to mind now are pushrod too short...
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    4cyl A/C fit on a 351W?

    My buddy and are are getting going on his 4cl to 410W swap and came up with a question on the a/c. he would like to keep it, so will the 4 banger a/c compressor bolt up to the new motor, or will we need a new compressor? Thanks!
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    who can measure a cam?

    My car has a custom cam in it and I have no idea what the specs are. I would like to find out and don't mind pulling the cam to send it out somewhere. Does anyone know of a company that offers this service? any idea on cost?
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    Ideal 5 lug front setup?

    I know there are a million threads about 5 lug swaps, but I wanted to get some recommendations, mainly from people that have performed the swap, as to what the ideal front end setup for a 5 lug swap is. what year to get parts from? is there an aftermarket kit that is superior? put cost...
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