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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-11-2002, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,807
Posted By cort351w

Well, I'm planning on more than that. :cool: ...

Well, I'm planning on more than that. :cool:

No joke about the TKO, though. I have one in the Cobra and am not pushing it anywhere near it's potential. Check this out: this guy in Dallas is...
Forum: Power Adders
11-09-2002, 01:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By cort351w

http://www.corral.net/forums/search.php?s=&action=...

http://www.corral.net/forums/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=615043&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

some non-related threads, but here are lots of threads about blowers with BOV and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-09-2002, 12:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,807
Posted By cort351w

Well, a lot has changed. Plans for the...

Well, a lot has changed. Plans for the decent-power (and economy, lol) sbc became plans for a fairly hard core Novi 2000 or YS efi 408 sbf for my 88 coupe (already have the WS6 and my brother got a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2002, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 608
Posted By cort351w

Search for this because there have been a lot of...

Search for this because there have been a lot of posts about it. The concensus seems to be that after switching to sythetic, it may leak at first as the crap is cleaned out of the seals. However...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2002, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 608
Posted By cort351w

OK. I'll stick with Mobil 1. I had found a...

OK. I'll stick with Mobil 1. I had found a question about Royal Purple from a few months ago. Vader, you'd said you had no experience with it--I was just wondering if anything had changed.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2002, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,151
Posted By cort351w

:bs: :bs: :bs: Damn, man--I had to make it...

:bs: :bs: :bs:

Damn, man--I had to make it into a first-order linear ODE system and use Laplace transform. :D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2002, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 608
Posted By cort351w

Vader, other oil gurus, have you found anything out about Royal Purple yet?

Have you found out anything about Royal Purple and specifically, how it compares to Mobil 1?
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-19-2002, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By cort351w

Thanks for the information! Because I already...

Thanks for the information! Because I already have a thirdgen and because of the cheaper cost to build a fox body, I'm building an 88 Mustang coupe. It can't possibly hold a candle to my Formula in...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-13-2002, 12:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By cort351w

Hector, thanks for all your help so far. I have...

Hector, thanks for all your help so far. I have a few more questions.

I started a similar thread on cz28.com, but I'd like to get your advice also. I'd like to go the CNP route. What do you...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-11-2002, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By cort351w

READ!! READ!!

I checked stuff out at cz28.com. Cost is definitely a factor for me so I'm going to go with the LT1 intake and I want to use a stock ECM. I have two options.

1. Send the intake to John Millican...
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2002, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By cort351w

I don't know what I was thinking when I read your...

I don't know what I was thinking when I read your initial reply, James C. I somehow thought you said that the auto was the only option until 85. That is why I responded like I did. Thanks for the...
Forum: History / Originality
08-11-2002, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By cort351w

There were 5-speeds in 84, but how many?? ...

There were 5-speeds in 84, but how many??

FYI, there were also 5-speeds in 83:
http://www.cars-on-line.com/83ta2687.html
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-11-2002, 02:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,580
Posted By cort351w

EFI alternatives for 406--LT1 or 5.0 MAF?

I am about to build a 406 that will make about 500-550 hp, either N/A or Procharged. I want to use the Holley Stealth Ram. My dad is going to sell his Z06 and take my Formula (he LOVED his 92...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2002, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,327
Posted By cort351w

:doh: :doh: :doh: My mistake. He's right. I...

:doh: :doh: :doh:
My mistake. He's right. I wasn't trying to say that you can "build a 1st design T5 to be a WC T5 (T5Z)." People throw the term around and I was under the impression that you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-09-2002, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By cort351w

I think this is sort of funny, even if the rest...

I think this is sort of funny, even if the rest of y'all don't.
Forum: History / Originality
08-09-2002, 02:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,059
Posted By cort351w

How many '84 L69 5-speed Camaros were made?

That's all I want to know :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2002, 03:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,336
Posted By cort351w

Right, but we all already know that our cars'...

Right, but we all already know that our cars' stock exhaust systems are restrictive, that open elements flow more air than single snorkels, and that stamped rockers suck.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2002, 03:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,327
Posted By cort351w

Mustang guys build their T5's to World Class...

Mustang guys build their T5's to World Class specs and they stand up to decent amounts of power. (I'm not talking about the "WC" T5's that went into the F-bodies.) See if the same thing is...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By cort351w

I recommend that you search or ask at...

I recommend that you search or ask at www.corral.net. Many people over there have 3550's. I like the (3550) TKO in the Cobra in my sig.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-08-2002, 03:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,807
Posted By cort351w

Man, forget I even asked the question--you're...

Man, forget I even asked the question--you're going to have me spending more for the tranny than I will on the motor! I'll just check out the cost of a built T56 vs. a built TKO, "figuring in" the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-07-2002, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,807
Posted By cort351w

No joke. However, I'd like to see how far I can...

No joke. However, I'd like to see how far I can get with 6 gears and DFI. Any suggestions as to which tranny?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-06-2002, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,807
Posted By cort351w

Which manual trans for 600 hp 406?

I'm probably about to build a 406, maybe with a Procharger. I want to make about 500 to 600 hp and lb-ft of torque. Which manual trans would be best suited for it--T56, TKO, or ZF6? I would prefer...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-06-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,336
Posted By cort351w

I don't understand why the guy put up this post...

I don't understand why the guy put up this post in the first place.
Forum: Cooling
08-06-2002, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,029
Posted By cort351w

If the compressor is cycling, then you usually...

If the compressor is cycling, then you usually need to add coolant--134 will work fine. The other thing that could cause cycling is if the A/C system has been worked on and someone put too much oil...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-05-2002, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,171
Posted By cort351w

You can still buy LT5's. They are about $13000. ...

You can still buy LT5's. They are about $13000. I think that I saw the ad in CHP.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
07-29-2002, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 356
Posted By cort351w

first track times

I took my Formula to Kennedale for the first time (and my first time to drive at the track). I made four passes and my friend made one. All of my mods are listed in my sig and I ran on street...
Forum: Exhaust
07-21-2002, 10:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By cort351w

I have a 3" Spin Tech Race Quiet muffler. The...

I have a 3" Spin Tech Race Quiet muffler. The sound is deep and throaty and not metallic like 40 series Flows. I'm amazed at how great it sounds considering that I have a stock LB9. At the shop I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
07-21-2002, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,966
Posted By cort351w

Mopar colors are so cool! I really like Plum...

Mopar colors are so cool! I really like Plum Crazy, but I also really like Sub Lime :)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-07-2002, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 367
Posted By cort351w

Re: need options

You don't have to choke it to make it streetable. You can go fairly far before you lose streetability.
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2002, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By cort351w

I'm impressed. Any problems in the rain, though?

I'm impressed. Any problems in the rain, though?
Forum: Carburetors
07-07-2002, 12:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By cort351w

I just put a Street Demon 750 DP (along iwth a...

I just put a Street Demon 750 DP (along iwth a Motorsport X cam)on the 351W in the Cobra. I really like it. It looks sweet, the venturis come polished, the clear site plugs are nice, I like the...
Forum: Exhaust
07-07-2002, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 444
Posted By cort351w

Put both pipes where the one stock pipe goes or...

Put both pipes where the one stock pipe goes or have a custom panhard rod brace made or make one yourself. Someone had a Competition Engineering panhard brace that let him run dual exhaust with one...
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 12:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By cort351w

I say go with the 69 because first gens are my...

I say go with the 69 because first gens are my favorite. Go with whatever car you like more.
Forum: TPI
07-07-2002, 12:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 659
Posted By cort351w

:D :lala: :lala:

:D :lala: :lala:
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2002, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By cort351w

I did just switch to Mobil 1 15W50 from regular...

I did just switch to Mobil 1 15W50 from regular 10W30 last oil change. This is stretching it because I just put the new seal in, but should I maybe wait a couple oil changes to do something, hoping...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-06-2002, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By cort351w

Just replaced rear main seal; still have an oil leak

There is oil coming from the bottom of my bellhousing and that semi-circular plate that attaches to the bellhousing. Within 6 hours of parking my car, there is a quarter-sized puddle of oil on the...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-14-2002, 03:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,203
Posted By cort351w

Check out ls1.com--C5's can run to the high 12's;...

Check out ls1.com--C5's can run to the high 12's; 01 Z06 can run to very high 11's; 02 Z06 can run to mid 11's. Just like I tell people at other sites that want thirdgen data, go to a site for...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
06-14-2002, 03:22 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,598
Posted By cort351w

Re: Re: I would be concerned, very concerned about the new Mini-Muscle Cars

I think that the Mach 1 is much cooler. Give me solid rear axle over the crappy Ford IRS anyday. (I don't care if it has been "improved). Not only that, but a Mach 1 ran 12.89 completely stock...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2002, 02:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,777
Posted By cort351w

and many fox body mustangs

and many fox body mustangs
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-14-2002, 02:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,166
Posted By cort351w

Slade, you do know that 305's suck because of how...

Slade, you do know that 305's suck because of how their displacement is made, not because of their displacement, don't you. (This is why the 5.0 is a good motor and the dz302 was a good motor.)
...
Forum: TPI
06-14-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 473
Posted By cort351w

Is your GF by any chance using a cowl hood? I...

Is your GF by any chance using a cowl hood? I ask because when I tried that K&N on my TB, it rubbed the underside of the hood (stock powerbulge hood). Just curious.
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2002, 02:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,174
Posted By cort351w

I agree half way with Red Firebird: sidepipes do...

I agree half way with Red Firebird: sidepipes do not belong on thirdgens. However, there are many more cars than just C3's that wear sidepipes well.
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2002, 02:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By cort351w

Spin Tech Race Quiet muffler...

Spin Tech Race Quiet muffler (www.spintechmufflers.com). Inside the car with the windows up, it is quiet. With the windows down, though I can hear it nicely. It's low and sounds GREAT from behind...
Forum: Exhaust
06-14-2002, 02:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,314
Posted By cort351w

Re: Re: position of x pipe

Like Momar said, that is a stupid test because it requires that first have a complete exhaust system.

Anyway, what I actually wanted to say is that you should really try to use a...
Forum: Body
06-14-2002, 01:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,268
Posted By cort351w

No joke about the Cobras. The advertised $10k...

No joke about the Cobras. The advertised $10k just gets you in the door.
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2002, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By cort351w

I may be able to borrow a guy's digicam. I'll...

I may be able to borrow a guy's digicam. I'll see what I can do and hopefully post pics tonight. I'll post measurements either way. If I can't get the digicam, I'll just take regular pictures and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2002, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,387
Posted By cort351w

Yeah, but isn't that kind of cool? You don't...

Yeah, but isn't that kind of cool? You don't really think of the first gens as handlers. Although the guy relocated the mounting points on the front control arms, he kept the leaf spring rear setup...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-06-2002, 01:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,372
Posted By cort351w

That is the type of engine that is rumored to be...

That is the type of engine that is rumored to be in the C6. The displacement will be somewhere around 6 liters. Search www.ls1.com, maybe for C6 or something. Anyway, the C6 will be quicker/faster...
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2002, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,314
Posted By cort351w

A lot of people say that the x needs to be placed...

A lot of people say that the x needs to be placed as closely as possible to the header collectors. However, Dr. Gas (who supplies exhaust to NASCAR, Busch, IROC, ARCA, Craftsman Super Truck, and...
Forum: Exhaust
06-06-2002, 12:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By cort351w

I could be wrong, but whenever I've attached...

I could be wrong, but whenever I've attached images, I've put the image in on my computer. When you are posting (and make sure you do it the first time--the box disappears for me at the edit post...
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