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Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2004, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

you just reiterated what I said, we're thinking...

you just reiterated what I said, we're thinking the same just from different angles ;P. My point was strictly from a physical aspect.. you need more methanol than gasoline to make the power lol....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-19-2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

your chemistry is flawed. its well known Methanol...

your chemistry is flawed. its well known Methanol makes 65% the power of Gasoline per mol. if you run methanol in a lower compression motor it will make 65% of the power of a gasoline motor with 9:1...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-18-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,598
Posted By PhoenixFB350

expenses as well... a stroker 400 engine running...

expenses as well... a stroker 400 engine running to 8000 rpm is quite a bit more expensive to build than a 377. and the specific impulse on the rotating parts in the 377 is a lot lower than a stroker...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-18-2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,598
Posted By PhoenixFB350

the point of building that motor is for racing...

the point of building that motor is for racing only, you are supposed to build the motor to run it out to high rpms to make high HP, building a 5000 rpm 377 will not make much power, an 8000 rpm...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-18-2004, 10:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,598
Posted By PhoenixFB350

that sounds awesome, what was it based off of...

that sounds awesome, what was it based off of (which block and crank)?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2004, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

it won't make much power. gasoline combustion...

it won't make much power. gasoline combustion makes more energy per mol than methanol. the trick to running methanol is being able to run 14.5:1 - 16:1 + compression to compensate. and methanol is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2004, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

thats not a problem... ethyl ether... dirt...

thats not a problem... ethyl ether... dirt cheap... hell you could even make an injection system for it for cold starts
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I like the idea of a methanol powered street...

I like the idea of a methanol powered street carr. it'd be very cheap to run and easy to maintain. getting methanol resistant rubber fittings is very easy since most rubbers are resistant to methanol...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-18-2004, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 863
Posted By PhoenixFB350

How exactly will methanol react with rubber or...

How exactly will methanol react with rubber or soft parts (chemistry of it)? the lines from your washing fluid lines to windshield spraying are all rubber washing fluid is 30-60% methanol.
Forum: TPI
02-13-2004, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol *only* 400 RWHP and 535 RWtq hehe, that's...

lol *only* 400 RWHP and 535 RWtq hehe, that's good for low 11s!
88-383 it's cool.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-11-2004, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,322
Posted By PhoenixFB350

4V heads, some porting, a good aftermarket...

4V heads, some porting, a good aftermarket intake, and a nice cam should see 450 HP without a problem. 351Cs are torque monsters due to their head design, so reasonably 550 ft. lbs and 450 HP. Throw...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-10-2004, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,322
Posted By PhoenixFB350

Windsor, though the cleveland was a far better...

Windsor, though the cleveland was a far better motor IMO, it was a bit faster with the 4V motor. only caught on in Australia though :-/
Forum: Engine Swap
02-08-2004, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

talking about a 396 SBC stroker... it's 4.030 x...

talking about a 396 SBC stroker... it's 4.030 x 3.875
Forum: Exhaust
02-08-2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol, no tail pipe, just dumping before the axle

lol, no tail pipe, just dumping before the axle
Forum: Engine Swap
02-08-2004, 02:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

from all I've read and seen, the HSR is a great...

from all I've read and seen, the HSR is a great street manifold, better than the LT1 intake manifold (which is prone to a number of problems, although usually minor, they can add up). I can't justify...
Forum: Exhaust
02-08-2004, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I'm trying to remember, I thought they were just...

I'm trying to remember, I thought they were just buldges more or less. I was using my exhaust setup as an example of cats and resonators... lol, bullets don't really count as mufflers
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I've got long tubes and 2.5" true duals. miniram...

I've got long tubes and 2.5" true duals. miniram is insanely expensive, i'd rather get a modified LT1 intake
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I should be able to run low 12s with an HSR on my...

I should be able to run low 12s with an HSR on my engine at the moment. ran a 12.7@108 with TPI on a built 350. then I blew something, cause its been acting up all winter :-/
high 11s isn't bad for...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

what kind of power did it make? didn't they just...

what kind of power did it make? didn't they just keep that TPI garbage on it???
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-07-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 697
Posted By PhoenixFB350

yeah, he would have no idea where to shift it,...

yeah, he would have no idea where to shift it, what its powerband is, or how to launch it. of course if hes a good driver he'll figure it out within a run or two so watch out cause those kinds of...
Forum: Exhaust
02-07-2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Posted By PhoenixFB350

this isn't true. I've got dual bullets and cats....

this isn't true. I've got dual bullets and cats. before I had the bullets in the car was so loud you couldn't hear anything at idle and if you tapped the gas you could be heard in a different county....
Forum: Exhaust
02-07-2004, 10:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 628
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol, I've got cats going into bullets, does that...

lol, I've got cats going into bullets, does that count? :p
its a duals set up, I designed it myself actually, had meineke do all the welding for a reasonable price. I'll get pictures when I go back...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
02-07-2004, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,336
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol, how many miles will it have to run to win...

lol, how many miles will it have to run to win gold :cool:
Forum: TPI
02-07-2004, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,087
Posted By PhoenixFB350

5-speed? I almost bought one of those but...

5-speed?
I almost bought one of those but instead I got an IROC with an L98. I was giving LT1s a hard time bone stock, so somewhere north of 14.5, really pissed a few of them off too :p
Forum: Engine Swap
02-07-2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

well, I was a little off on my bore x stroke for...

well, I was a little off on my bore x stroke for the 396. its a 4.030 x 3.875, so a little less stroke, which is a bit better than a square motor. the 4" stroker is a 407. that Z28 is insane.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-07-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,322
Posted By PhoenixFB350

maybe with modern goodies or better drivers and...

maybe with modern goodies or better drivers and traction. most RSs I see run 16s as well, but a few have cut 15s bone stock. usually the manual ones. the 351 powered Mustangs are usually the fastest...
Forum: TPI
02-05-2004, 01:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

no you're just an *** with no point and an...

no you're just an *** with no point and an insulting tone which I don't appreciate the slightest bit. Propane injection is commonly used on diesels for a great increase in power, similar to nitrous...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-04-2004, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,322
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol, I've only seen a stock 289 car cut a best of...

lol, I've only seen a stock 289 car cut a best of a 16 flat at the strip. 302 cars were in the 15s and 14s stock
Forum: Engine Swap
02-04-2004, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I am talking internally. Flatlander racing has...

I am talking internally. Flatlander racing has kits and doesn't mention anything about needing a special block (like the big inch 450+ ci 400 based blocks). I'm guessing its a 4.060" x 4.000" very...
Forum: TPI
02-04-2004, 06:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

lol, I think someone is confusing nitrous for...

lol, I think someone is confusing nitrous for propane. propane injection in a diesel has a similar effect to nitrous in a gas motor.
and that dodge truck running 12s at 81 MPH sounds completely...
Forum: TPI
02-02-2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

wasn't really directed at anyone lol. 500 ft. lbs...

wasn't really directed at anyone lol. 500 ft. lbs and 380 HP is possible on stock TPI but you'd need porting and prom tuning and you should be running solid 12s
Forum: TPI
02-02-2004, 10:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

never hear much about people grenading their L98...

never hear much about people grenading their L98 bottom ends. same with LT1s, in fact I think LT1 bottom ends have gone 9s. still 500 RWHP out of a junky crap TPI induction motor is the funniest...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-02-2004, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,936
Posted By PhoenixFB350

Anyone here running a 396 SBC stroker?

I've seen a few rotating assemblies for sale that are relatively reasonably priced. I wanted to do a 400 block stroker but the blocks are hard to find and expensive when I can find them. 350 based...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
02-01-2004, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,322
Posted By PhoenixFB350

rofl, I bet he had a 289 in that piece

rofl, I bet he had a 289 in that piece
Forum: TPI
01-31-2004, 12:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

then he's full of BS lol. if he's only in the 13s...

then he's full of BS lol. if he's only in the 13s he's probably making under 300 RWHP
Forum: TPI
01-30-2004, 07:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,661
Posted By PhoenixFB350

does he race the thing? if he's running mid to...

does he race the thing? if he's running mid to low 10s and he's shown you his motor he's obviously not BSing. But I'd say he's just full of BS, most I've ever seen out of a stock TPI car is 350 RWHP
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2004, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,527
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I really hope its simple, I've heard valves from...

I really hope its simple, I've heard valves from a few other sources, so I am going to address that issue. first thing is a compression test!
Forum: TPI
01-26-2004, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By PhoenixFB350

Steet and Performance sells manifolds like that....

Steet and Performance sells manifolds like that. www.hotrodlane.cc
Forum: Engine Swap
01-26-2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 639
Posted By PhoenixFB350

my bucket should be putting out somewhere north...

my bucket should be putting out somewhere north of 400 horses if I could ever figure out what the problem is. the EFI is acting up because of something mechanical... EFI... love it and hate it :(
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2004, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,527
Posted By PhoenixFB350

I modified my intake manifold to accept an...

I modified my intake manifold to accept an 86-down style heads I've got... I drilled it out and made sure everything sealed.. at least i thought I did... you think this could cause it??? I know my...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,527
Posted By PhoenixFB350

see that's the thing, I didn't have any coolant...

see that's the thing, I didn't have any coolant being burned either. the oil isn't showing any signs of this now. The head gaskets are brand new and the car hasn't been run hard so I don't know how...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-25-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,527
Posted By PhoenixFB350

Symptoms of a Warped Head? Blown head gasket? or something else...

I've been trying to pinpoint this problem that has happened after doing my head and cam swap. my #4 cylinder does not appear to be producing any power at all. I can tell this because all but the #4...
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