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Forum: Brakes
06-09-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

Sounds like a good option but I just ordered the hose and crimp AN fittings from http://www.discounthydraulichose.com/
They had good prices but I'll still need to order my AN adapters seperatly. It...
Forum: Brakes
06-08-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 487
Posted By Dan W

power master brake booster

Anyone used one of these before on a thirdgen?

http://www.cameronsoftware.com/ev/images/ElectroHydraulicMasterCylinder.JPG
Forum: Brakes
06-07-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

Here is the bracket i made for the Mustang hydroboost unit. I made a socket also so I could remove the nut.

I'm having slight problems with the power steering lines. I would prefer not to run...
Forum: Brakes
06-07-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

Did you mean to say:
low pressure out (return to remote resevoir)
Forum: Brakes
05-19-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

I spent an evening on mine the other day...
I wanted to keep it as clean looking as possible so I didn't try to adapt the stock bracket to the hydraboost. I cut down the flange from the...
Forum: Brakes
04-28-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

TB2, the accessory setup you are running looks like it would work for me... can you give me the details for your pullys, bracket kits and the power steering pump your running?
Forum: Brakes
04-03-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

It was only about $65 from car-part... in any event, it looks like the angle of the mounting plate is the same for the mustang one as it is for the fbody but I think the bolt pattern is different. ...
Forum: Brakes
04-02-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

Notice there is a block on the left side of the hydraboost.
Forum: Brakes
04-02-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 50,549
Posted By Dan W

Re: hydraboost

I just picked this one up from a junkyard off of Car-Part
Its off of a 2003 Mustang GT w/o traction control (I think cobra uses the same part). Notice that the master cylinder has downward pointing...
Forum: Brakes
03-28-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Dan W

Re: Does anyone make this Master Cylinder

So I went over and talked to the guys at Pro-Tourning and one of them mentioned that his 2003 mustang came stock with hydraboost and a master cylinder with brakelines that go straight down. Advanced...
Forum: Brakes
03-27-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Dan W

Re: Does anyone make this Master Cylinder

Yeah Ed, i thought of that and may end up going that route but there isnt much room between the strut tower and the left side of the master cylinder so I think I'd need to run some sort of right...
Forum: Brakes
03-26-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Dan W

Re: Does anyone make this Master Cylinder

Yeah, I plan on running a hydra boost but that only helps the booster part of the equation. I need the brake lines themselves relocated also.
Forum: Brakes
03-26-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By Dan W

Does anyone make this Master Cylinder

I'm looking for a GM (prefferably) or aftermarket master cylinder that has the brake lines exit straight down. I need the extra clearance for my Turbo down pipes. I've looked around through the...
Forum: Fabrication
03-25-2008, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Re: Learning to TIG stainless

I added the 3" to 2 1/2" transition to this downpipe stub last weekend. I dont think i can create a better looking weld. For this one, I backfilled with argon and didnt use any filler.

I...
Forum: Power Adders
03-16-2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By Dan W

Re: powerband question regarding forced induction

The power band on a centrifugal setup moves the peak hp rpm point up because of how the boost continues to rise through the rpm range. The combination of a long runner intake with a centrifugal is a...
Forum: Carburetors
03-10-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By Dan W

Re: 1407 dead spot

You can download the edelbrock manual from:
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/pdf/carb_owners_manual.pdf
Forum: Carburetors
03-05-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,537
Posted By Dan W

Re: Overcarburetion

I'm not as familiar with Holley carbs as edelbrocks but they should be similar enough that my advice should hold true...

The Velocity through the venturi as already mentioned is one issue. The...
Forum: Fabrication
02-21-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Re: Learning to TIG stainless

ok, I'm going to get the stuff I need to run a purge line. I'll post the results when done.

I like the idea of laying the rod across a gap to fill it... I'm gonna give that a shot.
Forum: Fabrication
02-21-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Re: Learning to TIG stainless

I didn't use any filler on these... one of the advantages of TIG is that with good fitup you can weld by just melting the parts together (called autogenous GTAW). I do have 347 stainless rods though...
Forum: Fabrication
02-20-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Re: Learning to TIG stainless

I was playing with several different techniques and different amounts of heat when I made the weld so it doesnt look very consistant there.... I can make it look better.

Supporting hands, arms...
Forum: Fabrication
02-19-2008, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Re: Learning to TIG stainless

The inside
Forum: Fabrication
02-19-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,071
Posted By Dan W

Learning to TIG stainless

I'm learning to tig stainless so I can weld up a set of turbo headers. Take a look at these photos... feedback is apreciated.

These are 1 3/4" 16 gauge 321 stainless. I cut them with a band saw...
Forum: Fabrication
02-06-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,850
Posted By Dan W

Re: nhra battery box

Can also get a 2nd tail light... run the cherry one on the street and the one drilled for the plunger at the track.
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,883
Posted By Dan W

Re: How much boost…

No real data to offer but some things to consider. Pay attention to your ring gaps, tune to the leanest cylinder. Pay attention to your design of carb hat and try to keep the distribution as even...
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2008, 06:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,503
Posted By Dan W

Re: Finally finished

What are you running for a cam? I saw it was a custom grind. How big are your ring gaps? Did you do anything fancy on the bottom end like oil squirters to the bottoms of the pistons, etc? How...
Forum: Power Adders
01-03-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,503
Posted By Dan W

Re: Finally finished

Interesting choice on the downpipe routing, I went out to mine to measure and found that I've got 7 inches or so under the ends of the crossmember where it meets the a-arms. A custom crossmember...
Forum: Power Adders
01-03-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,503
Posted By Dan W

Re: Finally finished

PABLO! Theres a blast from the past. Enjoying the boost bug eh? Where ya stationed now?
Forum: Power Adders
01-03-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,503
Posted By Dan W

Re: Finally finished

I'd love to hear more about the carb... what bugs did it have to work out?
Forum: Fabrication
07-06-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,039
Posted By Dan W

Re: sand bending pipes...

I saw something like this done while I was in Germany... very skilled tradesmen over there. The guy used a torch and two pair of pliers to bend some steam pipe (no sand or mandrel)... blew my mind...
Forum: Fabrication
07-04-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,111
Posted By Dan W

Re: Looking to convert to AWD

The skyline guys and the sy/ty guys that are going really fast arent even running AWD. When it comes right down to it the fastest way to get off the line is a set of sticky tires and getting all the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-22-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By Dan W

Spun Roller Lifter

So I have a bit of a problem... this weekend a few seconds after getting on it a little (6k in first and 2nd) I started hearing a loud ticking noise. i shut it down and had it towed back to the...
Forum: Power Adders
02-21-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,389
Posted By Dan W

can you post a picture of the inside of the air...

can you post a picture of the inside of the air box?
Forum: Power Adders
01-29-2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 33,065
Posted By Dan W

Looks like a twin setup... def not a single. Not...

Looks like a twin setup... def not a single. Not a thirdgen either, look at the way the lines come off the master cyl.
Forum: Power Adders
01-14-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 33,065
Posted By Dan W

I'm not in the market for a turbo setup but I...

I'm not in the market for a turbo setup but I like the setups that use a stock manifold (or thirdgen specific header) on the drivers side. You can route the exhaust from the Drivers side header...
Forum: Electronics
01-07-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 304
Posted By Dan W

Blinker Problem

I'm trouble shooting a blinker issue. The connectors that go to the double filliment bulbs in the back show ground for the center two pins. I think this is odd because the outer sleve that the bulb...
Forum: Fabrication
12-22-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 665
Posted By Dan W

Aren't the stock roller cams billet? I ask...

Aren't the stock roller cams billet? I ask because they don't run a bronze or polymer gear.
Forum: Fabrication
11-30-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,984
Posted By Dan W

I swapped with a friend who was going automatic. ...

I swapped with a friend who was going automatic. Otherwise, I'd look for a set in a U-Pull-it yourself Junk yard as they have the best deals. Check the classifieds here or use one of the sites...
Forum: Carburetors
11-08-2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,517
Posted By Dan W

Well, you've definatly got me thinking your way...

Well, you've definatly got me thinking your way about this. I've been in contact with Edelbrock and Lunatti... Edelbrock says all their carbs use the same idle circuit jetting so since we know that...
Forum: Fabrication
11-08-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,984
Posted By Dan W

Yep, Bernie knows his stuff... he gave me all the...

Yep, Bernie knows his stuff... he gave me all the correct part numbers to get the install right the first time. He is a busy guy so it might take you a while to get through to him. FYI, I did my...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,716
Posted By Dan W

yeah, I looked briefly but didnt find it right...

yeah, I looked briefly but didnt find it right away so i thought I'd ask...

Look into it though... i bet your compressor discharge temps will be higher than your ambient temps behind the radiator....
Forum: Carburetors
11-05-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,517
Posted By Dan W

Yep, my base advance is 20 degrees(distributor...

Yep, my base advance is 20 degrees(distributor has 16 mechanical)... starter still turns it over but as you would expect it has a hard time.

I am running a pcv with breather.

The amount of...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2006, 06:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,716
Posted By Dan W

Hmm... Do you have a compressor chart for your...

Hmm... Do you have a compressor chart for your turbos? How much boost do you plan on running?
Forum: Carburetors
11-05-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,517
Posted By Dan W

Edelbrock Gurus, Edelbrock Idle circuit help

I've got an edelbrock 7011 and I've got a lean spot just off idle. If I adjust the carb for best lean idle as in edlebrocks tuning manual, the problem is really bad but it gets much better if I turn...
Forum: Power Adders
11-05-2006, 06:48 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,716
Posted By Dan W

Why the heat barrier over the tubing between the...

Why the heat barrier over the tubing between the turbos and the intake? Seems unusual and I wonder why you would want hold in the hot air from the turbos.
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By Dan W

You know, it was pretty cool at first but after a...

You know, it was pretty cool at first but after a while it just becomes normal. My job required lots of air travel and its a 100 or 120 mile trip to the air port... the trip usually takes just over...
Forum: Carburetors
08-26-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By Dan W

Thanks, it was a lot of work and I think the...

Thanks, it was a lot of work and I think the finial product was worth it. When I get some more time, I'm going to hide the washer fluid resevoir and catch can. To make room for the down pipes for...
Forum: Carburetors
08-25-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By Dan W

Yep, same car. The website was on another f-body...

Yep, same car. The website was on another f-body page and it disappeared a while back. The project has changed gears so many times it makes me dizzy, stock, holley 2bbl tbi, 4bbl tbi, 2bbl tbi,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2006, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,608
Posted By Dan W

I Just finnished up the t56 install in my car. ...

I Just finnished up the t56 install in my car. Mine sits about an inch further back than the norm since I'm using a LS1 Steel bellhousing. Since i did all the work in germany and parts availability...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By Dan W

T-56 installed

I put a LT1 type T-56 in recently. I needed a steel bellhousing since no one makes a LT1 dedicated unit I went with mcleods setup. Since this belhousing is designed for the LS1 trannys its a bit...
Forum: Carburetors
08-21-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By Dan W

I've been playing with the tune off and on when I...

I've been playing with the tune off and on when I have time. ... today was the first day I've had a chance to get into it. Was on the autobahn... goes from 70-120 mph in a blink. I'm still playing...
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