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    lifters still good?

    in the middle of my cam swap and im doing the valve train right now (svo 1.6 ped mount roller rockers). i got the rockers on, with the right preload for the lifters, but when i was all done i decsided to push on each rocker periodically as i was turning over the motor and i noticed that there...
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    crane cams springs

    hey i'm going to install some crane cams springs (part # 44308-1) in some iron gt40 heads. i'm wondering if anyone knows how much lift they can handle?
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    help with cam selection

    I'm in the middle of getting all the parts for my first build up and i'm having some trouble with my cam selection. the car's a daily driver and i would like to get as good of gas mileage as i can so nothing crazy, plus it needs to pass cali smog. right now I’ve got: fresh ford shortblock iron...
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    Valve springs

    ok, i was looking through a summit catalog tonight for about 10 mins and was trying to find valve springs that will fit my application, but man i just got so confused. I can’t understand all the numbers that I’m lookin at. can anyone help me find springs that will work with iron gt40 heads, ecam...
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    lift/emissions

    so i'm in the middle of a cam selection for my HCI. i'm most likely just going to go with an e cam and call it a day. i know the e cam is "emissions legal" but i'm wondering how much lift i can have before it won't pass a snuffer? i was thinking of going for 1.7 RR on the combo to so yeah, would...
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    trick flow valve covers

    will tf valve covers fit gt40 iron heads?
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    valve job test?

    i got some gt40 iron heads in last week and i'm wondering it there is anyway i can test the valves seals to see if they need a valve job or not?
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    stud/pedestal

    Just got a set of gt40 iron heads, and have a stupid question. Are the RR for them stud or pedestal mount. And if stud what size do I need to buy, ie 3/8 or 7/16 mount? looking to get 1.7 for them and dont have a clue what to look for. thx
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    thumpers/iron gt40's

    i'm looking into head's right now and dont want to go too crazy. i'm wondering what you guys think of thumper's e7 vs. iron cobra gt40's?
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    o2 sensors

    i'm feelin lazy and don't want to look, how many o2 sensors are in the 91 stock h pipe?
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    headers sound sexy

    got my bbk equal length headers completely in and they look like a jem and sound equally nice :D :D :D
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    73mm maf

    if i were to get a 73mm c&l maf (just the metal piece) would i be able to plug my stock sensor into it or would i need to buy a maf with the sensor already on it and calibrated. (keeping in mind all the internals, heads, manifold and injectors are stock)
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    eq headers are stupid

    So my buddy and I just got done putting bbk equal length headers on my car today.... freak 8 hours. Took us forever and a day to get the passenger side one on cuz I wouldn’t line up with the bolt holes. And then when we were all done we couldn't get the hpipe collector to line up with the studs...
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    bbk headers

    i'm about to order bbk equal length headers and i'm wondering if the polished ceramic ones are worth the extra 100 bucks. i was also wondering if the gaskets are any good, or should i pick up some better ones?
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    Upgraded alt-starter line

    so i have my 3g alt here and i'm wondering what is the best way to run the upgraded 4 gauge power line to the starter. i was thinking through the fender well, then around the front bumper and through the other fender well? sound good? what did you do? Btw how long cable should I buy… 10 ft?
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    3G alternator

    Well i finally installed my e-fan and pullys (crank & pump) this weekend and i now think i'm going go upgrade the alternator. I called the local pep boys and they want 200 bucks for a new 130 amp alternator, does that sound like a good price? Are there any sites online that have better deals?
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    e-fan purchase

    so i'm finally getting around to spending money and think i'm going to pick up this e-fan from summit: http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=flx&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp my only question is when i was reading the pdf install link they...
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    pullies!

    so i'm doing an electric fan conversion in the next few weeks and i decided to get a set of under-drives too. i'm guessing all the pullies by different brands are the same? anyone have a brand they like, or prefer what brand is better (if any)?
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    computer reset

    i'm trying to reset the codes on my computer to see if i fixed the problems i was having and i'm wondering how to reset the computer. :D
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    gauge cluster install

    so yeah... long story short, i'm putting in a new gauge cluster in my car and am wondering if i have to match the needles on the old gauge before install the new one, or will it auto set itself?