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  1. 53BigDog

    What's a fair price to swap gears?

    Ha that happened to me too! Ran the proce tag up a bit more but worht it to have a new rear end
  2. 53BigDog

    Good Problem to Have!

    BBK Shorty Headers, Prochamber, Flowmaster Cat Backs
  3. 53BigDog

    What's a fair price to swap gears?

    $550 All Parts and Labor in Tampa
  4. 53BigDog

    Good Problem to Have!

    Just completed a 3.5 year rebuild of my 97gt. Got it dyno tuned and am putting out just under 300hp and just over 300ft lbs. I found out I have a problem....my current MAC CAI and stock T/B setup is restricting air flow which is restricting hp. So what options are out there top help...
  5. 53BigDog

    Best Fuel Injector size?

    Hey all, need a little help on choosing a new fuel injector size. I have a .020 bore with 9cc pistons and Stage II port and Polished PI heads. I also have a MAC CAI and a 90mm MAF. I am staying N/A, no power adders. I was thinking 24# what do you all think?
  6. 53BigDog

    Is there any performance difference between romeo blocks?

    How do the side bolts differ?
  7. 53BigDog

    Is there any performance difference between romeo blocks?

    However when ordering ARP main Studs you must designate between 2 botl mains and 4 bolt mains. That signifies the amount of bolts that lock down the main caps from the bottom of the engine (not including the side bolts that screw through the block.
  8. 53BigDog

    Is there any performance difference between romeo blocks?

    I just cracked my 97GT romeo block and am looking at new/used ones. I understand that all romeo blocks are interchangable but my question is specifically is there any major performance differences when swapping out a 96-98 romeo block as compared to a 2003 Cobra Romeo block? I understand...
  9. 53BigDog

    Bleeding the Brakes

    In my expereience you do not have to turn the car on to bleed the brakes. This is the bleeding procees as I have done in the past. Its a two man job as one person needs to be on the brake pedal while another person needs to be at the brake calipers. Start at the furtherest caliper from...
  10. 53BigDog

    Need Help Deciding Type of Tune for Modified 4.6L

    So I will need the SCT too seeing I have a 97 right?
  11. 53BigDog

    Need Help Deciding Type of Tune for Modified 4.6L

    Engine block is ready for p/u and I am about to embark on a complete rebuild. I know after the rebuild I will need a custom tune but I am not sure if a simple tuner like the Diablo Predator or SCT X2/X3 to change the stock computer is what I can get away with or if I need to go to a speed shop...
  12. 53BigDog

    Crank Clearance

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  13. 53BigDog

    Crank Clearance

    Machine shop just called and my GT crank is too badly scarred to machine so I need another one. I am looking into the cobra cranks but everyone seems to say that slight modification will need to be made to 96-98 blocks for proper fit. Anyone know what modifications need to be made? I am...
  14. 53BigDog

    New Tires?

    Had Kuhmos, have sumitomos, looking at the Nittos for later. Would suggest all 3.
  15. 53BigDog

    Lots of questions.....1 Post. Need help! (wheels, tires, drop)

    I have 295 40's on my 10.5. I could go to 315 but don;t mind the 295s at all. THey are sweet looking tires.
  16. 53BigDog

    ? for anyone that has the Steeda Underdrive Pulleys

    No problems here. I run a major stereo system too and still no electrical problems.
  17. 53BigDog

    Main Bearing Cap Removal

    Solution Nevermind, I figured it out. For future people serching threads.... To remove the Main Bearing Caps & Crankshaft (crank) you need to remove the 4 main bolts (two vertical (bottom of engine) and two horizontal(sides of engine)) to each cap. After removing the bolt, use a alan...
  18. 53BigDog

    Main Bearing Cap Removal

    Hello All - I have had successful day breaking down the 97 GT block for machining and rebuilding but I have come to a road block and need a little help. I have the pistons out and all the Main Bearing Cap screws removed (side and top, 4 per cap) however it seems the caps are "pressed" into the...
  19. 53BigDog

    Stock 2V Pistons - Will they hold up?

    I have a 97 GT with Ported and Polished Multi-angle Valve Job PI Heads and Cushman Motorsport (Jim's) Stage 2.5 Cams & Springs During this rebuild I am looking at staying N/A and raising my CR to about 10.5:1. I am sticking with the Steel Crank, have read I should upgrade the stock...
  20. 53BigDog

    Cams - Valve/Piston spacing

    no, my stock pistons are dished ??