... Exactly! The crank is strong, no question, but the enemy of crankshafts is flex. Ford did a terrific job making the block solid so the crank doesn't have...
... Balance has nothing to do with the strength of the crank. However, with an internal, zero, or neutral balance, that is, if none of the weight is outside...
I am looking at doing a megasquirt setup for ignition. I would like to know if anyone here has ever done a setup like this with using a tfi distributer and ...
... Ever consider a megajolt-light with Ford's EDIS coil packs? This link will get you started: http://www.bgsoflex.com/mjl/mjl_edis.html Interesting concept,...
Yea I had seen that also but it still requires the crank trigger setup and there is clearance issues with the explorer setup and the fox timing cover along...
While I don't have any specific experience with any of the MS products, having read http://sdsefi.com/techseq.htm and spoken with a number of people, the value...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 3, 2006 1:56 pm
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... Richard you will find this to be one of the coolest features of this group. The members tend to have a great amount of respect for each other so they will ...
I just scored a used 650cfm mechanical secondary Speed Demon carb for my RX-7 302 project. As many of you I am sure remember, this will actually be the first...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 3, 2006 2:28 pm
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... Interesting, except under "Schematics" and "Software" it has "not ready yet", and datestamps from four years ago on the rest. I wouldn't hold my breath, in...
... I have heard that you can use the crank wheel off a '96 3.8L Tbird, it is flat with 4 bolt holes, can be mounted sandwiched between the balancer and crank ...
... Here you go Dave, maybe this will help you breath easier: http://picasso.org/mjlj/ That's Brent Picasso's site. Seems Brent picked up the megajolt jr. ball...
Will this not put the crank pully out too far and won't you have to space the other backets? Well I have ordered the Megasquirt II and bit the bullet with ...
I just bought my 950 Stage 7 from them for my new 347. I highly recomend them. This is my 2nd bigs carb. Rex...
REX MCLAREN
rex332@...
Mar 10, 2006 6:00 pm
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I have a few parts that I no longer need and am wanting to sell. Pictures are available for anyone interested. What I have is: For a 289/302: 289 short block,...
Hi all. Hoping I can get some of the experienced minds to give me an opinion or two on selecting a cam. Thus far, I have acquired a set of Edelbrock...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 1:50 pm
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Call Jay Allen at 1-734-730-2574 and/or visit his web site at _www.camshaftinnovations.com_ (http://www.camshaftinnovations.com) . You won't be sorry as he...
I am not a Jay Allen fan. His professionalism on some of the boards is lacking. I just got my custom ground cam from Buddy Rawls. With the combo of parts I was...
Thanks for the recommendations, but I think that I am outside the realm of a custom cam in terms of cost. I was looking at the under $200 cam and lifter kits...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 4:16 pm
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... Need additional data: desired peak HP, desired shift rpm, engine displacement, transmission gear ratios, and actual cylinder head flow @ .5" lift intake,...
Sure thing. Desired Peak HP - I am going for 300 rwhp, which I think equates to 350-375 at the crank. I would take more. Displacement - 302 CID Max RPM - 6500...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 4:38 pm
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With a 6500 shift point I don't think you are going to see much of a performance advantage in a solid lifter cam. There's plenty of good hydraulic flat tappet ...
... Richard this is exactly why you need to go with one of the guys that does custom cams. I didn't have $330 in my budget for a custom either. I looked at my...
Contact Dennis at John Reed Cams in Atlanta and tell him what you want the engine to do. He ground me a cam that solved the problem for moutain driving, in my ...
Computer Service
computerservice@...
Mar 24, 2006 6:36 pm
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OK, based on your advice, I don't feel so bad. I was looking at that Lunati cam earlier and thinking that it was about where I wanted to be. I have available...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 7:07 pm
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That is a great cam. We ran 11.70's with that cam in a 306, c4, 4.10 gears, 650 single 4 barrel in a 2900 lb. car. Also had the stealth dual plane intake. Car...
... Free is a quality overcoming many faults. I would not run a free cam that was wrong for your application, but this one seems like it would do the trick. ...
It is the Edelbrock Performer RPM cam. Since it sounds like it will work quite well, and the lope at idle won't be a problem, I think I might go for it. Free...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 8:07 pm
31901
... No problem Richard; yea, that RPM cam is probably the same damn thing as the old A312/A332 too, seems alot of different companies sell that one. (probably...
Thanks for the tips. What does the spacer do to the power curve if you don't mind me asking? The hood of the RX-7 doesn't allow for much in the way of...
Anderson, Richard
randerson@...
Mar 24, 2006 8:23 pm
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... Just part of the optimizing process. Generally, the 4-hole helps the bottom end, an open spacer helps top end, and they both help the air/fuel mix make the...