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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By blacksheep-1

Try these...

Try these guys:http://www.flamingriver.com/box5.htm
I think they'll do custom boxes and even aluminum as well.
good luck with it, while your at it how about one of these:...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-09-2005, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,250
Posted By blacksheep-1

I bought a parts car that had Koni...

I bought a parts car that had Koni struts/shock/bars/springs (I don't think the bars are available anymore) I tell you what, it handles, but you can run over a dime and tell if it's heads or tales....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2005, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By blacksheep-1

FWIW, as I recall, those caps should be align...

FWIW, as I recall, those caps should be align bored to the housing same as an engine block. At least that's what we did in the old days, so you might want to stay with the stock caps (I know they're...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-09-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 390
Posted By blacksheep-1

I suspect that it's hanging up on the pilot...

I suspect that it's hanging up on the pilot bearing/bushing. As stated the alignment of the clutch is critical so you needed to use that tool for the install. Also I always fit the disc on the tranny...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2005, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By blacksheep-1

That's a coomon mistake with parts guys, I would...

That's a coomon mistake with parts guys, I would suggest one of these unless you're already done (maybe next time).
http://www.jetchip.com/
they're a little more expensive but they turn the fans on...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By blacksheep-1

That's true, the SOHC was the answer to Nascar...

That's true, the SOHC was the answer to Nascar allowing the hemi, but they saw the problem with the costs and only allowed "wedge"motors, so the SOHC went Hemi hunting in top fual and funny car. I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2005, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By blacksheep-1

Thanks, that's it. By factory Ford I meant the...

Thanks, that's it.
By factory Ford I meant the EFI part of it, not the original injectors, the 427SOHC had 2 4bbls
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-05-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 489
Posted By blacksheep-1

this is interesting/induction system

OK, this might belong somewhere else, but the concept was way too cool to not talk about it.
(work with me here, moderators)
The other day I went to a cruise night. I saw a 64 Ford Galaxy with a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-01-2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By blacksheep-1

there's no need to replace the carrier at all.

there's no need to replace the carrier at all.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-31-2005, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By blacksheep-1

put a gate job on 'im, it's just street racing...

put a gate job on 'im, it's just street racing it's not like you're gonna get a red light or anything.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2005, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By blacksheep-1

Thanks, those really do make nice coffee tables...

Thanks, those really do make nice coffee tables though :D
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2005, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By blacksheep-1

Once again, my answer to all differential...

Once again, my answer to all differential questions:
http://www.reiderracing.com

these guys should start paying me a commission..............
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-31-2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 541
Posted By blacksheep-1

OK, does anyone know what an AR TT2 is?

OK, does anyone know what an AR TT2 is?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By blacksheep-1

I'm thinking all of the fast superstock guys are...

I'm thinking all of the fast superstock guys are running turbo 350's for a reason, so I'm going with the 350. But on the street, that OD is awful nice for cruisin' the highways....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By blacksheep-1

Have we tried http://www.reiderracing.com/

Have we tried http://www.reiderracing.com/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By blacksheep-1

I'm sorta thinking that you went a little light...

I'm sorta thinking that you went a little light on the "no preload" thing. and that once it got broke in, it grew a little space, probably no big deal. Just go back and run the valves as described...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-31-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By blacksheep-1

Actually, the HEI is about as dependable as an...

Actually, the HEI is about as dependable as an anvil, they just don't break. When it's out check the shaft to see if there is any side to side motion which would indicate the bushings are worn out....
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-31-2005, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 373
Posted By blacksheep-1

1. the bellhousing is different 2. I've heard...

1. the bellhousing is different
2. I've heard rumors that some thirdgens had 2 piece shafts, I've never seen one, and If so, were probably limited to the I4 engine. Except for maybe the yoke, it...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-31-2005, 03:38 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,403
Posted By blacksheep-1

Strange, I just welded the living crap out of a...

Strange, I just welded the living crap out of a couple of WRX's at the autocross a few weeks ago, in my lo tech 22 year old, 240,000 mile thirdgen. (car #33)...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-29-2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 716
Posted By blacksheep-1

Did you even look at the reider racing website?...

Did you even look at the reider racing website? It explains all of this including the types of units.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 637
Posted By blacksheep-1

I'd try it, what the heck. You never know. Keep...

I'd try it, what the heck. You never know. Keep in mind that you'll need to check the clearance with the guide slot. They will usually hit on the bottom of the slot nearest the stud when fully open....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By blacksheep-1

No ,they are sort of a one way installation,...

No ,they are sort of a one way installation, getting them off can be tough. Try gripping the metal part with needle nose pliers and then pulling on the plastic part. It won' t be pretty, but if your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 09:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,889
Posted By blacksheep-1

I'm with most of these guys, I had an Iron duke...

I'm with most of these guys, I had an Iron duke in my S10, you couldn't kill that sucker. It was dependable as an anvil, unfortunately, it makes about as much HP as one. But you ccouldn't beat it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2005, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By blacksheep-1

Yep, I've done just that, but as Stephen said...

Yep, I've done just that, but as Stephen said it's a lot of work.
Don't underestimate a good set of drum brakes. If you're running 17inch wheels you can slide some pretty big drums on the rear. I...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-28-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 716
Posted By blacksheep-1

IMO, these guys are the best. You will like a...

IMO, these guys are the best. You will like a clutch type posi better than a locker, they pop and raise all kinds of hell and IMO are a general PITA, on the street.
http://reiderracing.com/
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By blacksheep-1

Assuming the heads are flat, I would use the...

Assuming the heads are flat, I would use the smallest thickness head gasket that is available. I'm thinking .005 if you can get away with it. You're gonna need all the help you can get using those...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By blacksheep-1

As exhaust just starts to open, adjust the...

As exhaust just starts to open, adjust the intake, as the intake just starts to close adjust the exhaust. per cylinder, take the play out of the pushrod and then go 1/2 to 3/4 turn more. That's why I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By blacksheep-1

naaaah... you can't hear them over the gear drive...

naaaah... you can't hear them over the gear drive anyway:D
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2005, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By blacksheep-1

I just glanced over it, but who exactly are you...

I just glanced over it, but who exactly are you racing? Tropicana field is just down the street and there's no track there. Is this like an autocross that is set up the same over the country for...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By blacksheep-1

Your running a hydraulic in a racemotor? why not...

Your running a hydraulic in a racemotor? why not step up?
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-28-2005, 07:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By blacksheep-1

If you have 300plus HP (was this on a dyno?) and...

If you have 300plus HP (was this on a dyno?) and no posi, you're hurtin', also if it's at 6,000 rpm, with the 3.08 gear, you'll never be able to use it because you will never get into that rpm range.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-28-2005, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By blacksheep-1

True to a point, most of the superstock and stock...

True to a point, most of the superstock and stock class national records for automatics are (finally) faster than those of manual cars. But, and again, this is a major "but", those autos aren't very...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-28-2005, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 503
Posted By blacksheep-1

I've never had to re-adjust the lash on a...

I've never had to re-adjust the lash on a hydraulic cam.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-25-2005, 07:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,589
Posted By blacksheep-1

OK, try this on for size... ...

OK, try this on for size...
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/87GTA300ZXTest.html
let's compare apples to to apples
The difference between hot rodders and Rycers:
Hot rodder- buys a $400 dollar car,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-25-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 825
Posted By blacksheep-1

I own an L69, I just changed over to a Jet...

I own an L69, I just changed over to a Jet performance Q-jet, and a set of TES headers and Vortecs. It's a lot faster but I don't have dyno #'s yet. I don't see your axle numbers in your sig, and is...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
03-25-2005, 07:01 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 3,316
Posted By blacksheep-1

They aren't that tough: car #32 ...

They aren't that tough: car #32
http://www.sunridersautocross.com/srfiles/12Mar05-ResultsByTime.pdf
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By blacksheep-1

Yeah, back in the 70's you needed them to go fast.

Yeah, back in the 70's you needed them to go fast.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
03-25-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 868
Posted By blacksheep-1

Yes, ...

Yes,
http://www.stocktonwheel.com/wheel_widening.htm
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By blacksheep-1

:doh: Yep, I forgot about them there are interior...

:doh: Yep, I forgot about them there are interior screws.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By blacksheep-1

It's very straightforward, you just unbolt it...

It's very straightforward, you just unbolt it from the outside after removing the a/c lines. Save the fan because you'll need it to go back in the non a/c box. also instead of trying to use the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-25-2005, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By blacksheep-1

http://reiderracing.com/

http://reiderracing.com/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By blacksheep-1

Try a search, there was a carb comparison awhile...

Try a search, there was a carb comparison awhile back where the tech guys from BG chimed in about carb flow numbers and how different mfg's used different numbers. (it was before the big crash of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,155
Posted By blacksheep-1

Maybe it's just a case of a brand new chain and...

Maybe it's just a case of a brand new chain and cam gear (made by company "A") not interfacing well with a worn out crank gear (made by company "B").
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By blacksheep-1

3000rpm? dude, run it up to 7 grand and sidestep...

3000rpm? dude, run it up to 7 grand and sidestep the clutch, launch it like you mean it. That's why they make speedy-dry.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2005, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By blacksheep-1

http://www.theclashofthetitans.com/images/videos/v...

http://www.theclashofthetitans.com/images/videos/vids/DanWerdehanson.mpg

this one always impressed me.
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 767
Posted By blacksheep-1

WOW, Jere Stahl is still around? back in the day...

WOW, Jere Stahl is still around? back in the day his headers were the only game in town for performance. (60-70's)
http://www.stahlheaders.com/Lit_Jere%20profile.htm
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2005, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By blacksheep-1

The fun factor of a stick is great, you also have...

The fun factor of a stick is great, you also have the option of pounding on a stick car or driving it normally, whereas most autos, once they're modified, you have to live with.
The stick will be...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
03-25-2005, 07:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,892
Posted By blacksheep-1

IMO offload the transgo stuff. ...

IMO offload the transgo stuff.
http://www.turboaction.com/
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-25-2005, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By blacksheep-1

Yep. lock that puppy down. Back in the day of...

Yep. lock that puppy down. Back in the day of Prestolite ignition systems (they were the only one around) We used a GM distributor with accell XX points. The dizz was set at between 36-40degrees of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-24-2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,155
Posted By blacksheep-1

The new stuff comes with both gears, right? So...

The new stuff comes with both gears, right? So why not change them so you'll have a matched set?. If you don't have a puller, do what the old guys use to do. Locate the tooth that is directly over...
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