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  1. vikingpower

    Ordered Boss302 block, got questions

    So I was going to buy a DSS pro bullet, but then after I yanked the engine and trans out I decided I dont want to do that again for a very long time. So I am going to build a stout bottom end intead that wont sweat under some boost. Anyways, hopefully some of you guys have bought a balanced...
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    Head gasket woes

    Please recommend your choice for a 'high performance' head gasket that won't crap out under pressure. I've blown 2 Fel-Pro 1011-2 head gaskets, and I am looking to upgrade to something more durable. The only reason I've been using them is becuase Trick Flow recommends them... why, I dont know...
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    single head bolt reinstall

    I removed one of the head bolts when I was dissasembling my engine, to suck the coolant out of the block (I'm tired of it dribbling out of the holes as I pull the bolts out). I thought I blew another head gasket, but it appears to be intake manifold gasket instead. So when I put the head bolt...
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    40 psi cranking compression

    Need some help figuring this one out! Here's the short of it: I recently changed the water pump gasket, then proceeded to be a dumbass and not verify that I had completely filled the engine with coolant. I went driving around and soon enough the engine was pinging a little bit... then all of a...
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    Victor intake is here!

    Ahhhhh, finally got the new Victor intake delivered today, that **** looks so friggin badass. Way more aggressive than my Typhoon and infinitely better machine work, definitely going to stick with Made in USA from now on. All I have to do portmatch it to the 1262's and polish the runners and its...
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    coolant flow: heads or block first?

    What direction does the coolant flow with a factory style pump? I think its block first but just needed to be sure. If so, does anyone know of a reverse-flow unit so I can send it to the heads first? I'm building a high-compression shortblock for use w/92 octane. Thanks
  7. vikingpower

    New flywheel need balancing?

    I had to buy a new flywheel today since my old one is covered in cracks on the clutch mating surface, and my question was does it need to get balanced to the engine or is it ok to just bolt it in and go? Its a FRPP replacement from Summit. Thanks!
  8. vikingpower

    Is this all I need for clutch swap?

    So I got a King Cobra clutch kit, FRPP roller pilot bearing and a steel bearing retainer, hopefully this is all I need? Also will I be able to do the whole job in my driveway with hand tools, torque wrench and floor jack? Any helpful tips are appreciated, thanks
  9. vikingpower

    Maximum Motorsports clutch cable, finally!

    Wow, I'm impressed at how much of an improvement over my old BBK setup their OEM style cable is, and my knee doesnt hurt anymore. Thanks to all the people here that recommended it!
  10. vikingpower

    MPG change after cam swap

    I'm putting in the TFS1 cam and am wondering how much my highway mileage is going to decrease. Any of your personal experiences are appreciated! My mods currently are: Stage1 ported TW heads, Typhoon manifold, and stock cam w/1.6 RRs. I'll be adding the TFS1 cam, 30lb injectors and possibly...
  11. vikingpower

    clutch cable w/LT headers

    I was wondering if anybody has had the same problem as I have with my clutch cable(s). I have replaced it twice since installing BBK LT's, the second time was becuase the cable broke, I assume becuase the clutch was so hard to open that the cable snapped (it was in the car for about a year)...
  12. vikingpower

    clearance between piston and cylinder wall?

    So I pulled my old heads off this weekend and noticed a gap about 1/8 inch on all the pistons and was wondering if this is normal or if anyone else has seen this? I've got 89K miles on it, the engine uses about 1 1/2 quarts of oil between oil changes @3000 miles during normal driving... well...
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    Tips for head swap this weekend?

    Finally getting it done, putting TW heads in, think I got everything except pushrods of course gonna measure them... and one damn rounded off header bolt I gotta cut off. anyways any secret tips and tricks from y'all I'd appreciate it!
  14. vikingpower

    Anybody that has stud mount RR's, got Q's

    So I got my TFS heads and was reading the tech paperwork they supply with them and there is one that talks about setting the rocker on the valve so the roller tip is centered on it (at 1/2 peak lift), and so that rocker tip travel on the valve stem is less than or equal to .080" (to minimize...
  15. vikingpower

    EZ fix for yellowing headlights

    Anybody else ever tried some Rubbing compound on their headlights? I did today and then put a coat of Turtle Wax on them and they look a whole lot better, definitely a budget alternative to some new ones.
  16. vikingpower

    AFR 165's or TW's?

    I looked into my crystal ball recently and finally saw new cylinder heads in the future, but cant decide which to buy, pro's and cons to both! Lemme know what you guys think and or your experience with either, thanks!
  17. vikingpower

    Burned up fuel pump wiring?

    So I posted a thread about my dead fuel pump last week; then I got a new relay and everything before I pulled the seat out and discovered the positive lead from the battery was all melted into the carpet and had heated the relay plug so that it had deformed a little bit. I traced the wire back...
  18. vikingpower

    fuel pump not arming at startup

    so I go out to start my car this morning and it wont start, the fuel pump isnt running because I cant hear it whining when I turn the ignition on. Is there a relay that goes out or something? I put a BBK (Walbro) 255lph in it last year, I'm guessing it put too much of a draw and it burned...
  19. vikingpower

    new alum radiator

    Yeah I finally got around to swapping out the crappy stock radiator, it had always been a little leaky but when I had to start checking the coolant every morning I knew it was time, albeit ahead of schedule. went pretty easy, just had to modify the upper brackets a bit and have to take out the...
  20. vikingpower

    Watt's link suspension

    I just wanna know if anybody has installed a Watt's link (Evolution Motorsports) on their stang and some feedback on it, specifically about keeping the exhaust pipes as my Flowmasters are way too loud with dumps.
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