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Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 09:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

I truly try not to be a jerk. It is that when I...

I truly try not to be a jerk. It is that when I ask a question, it is meant to be thought provoking...and it could pertain to any car.

Try to think out of the box, because most people only believe...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 08:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

\ Illinois is not that far from me. Would you...

\
Illinois is not that far from me. Would you like to set up a race?

Set the price...I think 1k should do it, let me know if that is too much (I do recall you calling me arrogant...to which we...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

The deal here is that this question has been in...

The deal here is that this question has been in my head for a long time. I truly felt that some younger insight would be beneficial.

Once again I am reminded of the fact that this site includes...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 08:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

I have read quite a few of your posts and you are...

I have read quite a few of your posts and you are a *****.

Stick to the topic or shut up.

You want to take your cute little import (forget what is offhand...but who really cares anyways) and...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

I agree...if the darn Schafer's bread truck...

I agree...if the darn Schafer's bread truck hadn't got in the way (at 45 mph), I would have had him.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

Oh come on now, I own a third gen. This is just a...

Oh come on now, I own a third gen. This is just a theoretical question that has been in my mind for almost 2 decades. I'm too old now to try and recreate it, plus you just can't get away with what...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

This is out in the country. Nothing to do...

This is out in the country.

Nothing to do with a third gen.

Problem is I was having this argument with the truck owner about 18 years ago. It started in the house, the race that is...we got so...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 12:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Lonestar

Brain Teaser

Here is a racing question for you:

Car 1: Stock 1978 Ford Granada with a 250 straight 6.

Car 2: Stock 1962-63 Chevy 1/2 ton 4x2 with a 283 and 4:11 gears.

Scenario: Road race from point A to...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
09-17-2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,484
Posted By Lonestar

The Cobra actually held (and still does as far as...

The Cobra actually held (and still does as far as I know) the quickest Domestic production car with a 0 - 100 and back to 0 in 10 seconds time.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-30-2004, 10:50 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 18,732
Posted By Lonestar

Because we all know what they truly desire...

Because we all know what they truly desire...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-28-2004, 11:08 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 18,732
Posted By Lonestar

Come on now...I was talking about food! I...

Come on now...I was talking about food!

I have to sit here and see/hear all these abombidable little plastic things with half an engine and little cans under the back bumper so we can all hear...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-28-2004, 10:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,991
Posted By Lonestar

I personally would hand crank it in leu of using...

I personally would hand crank it in leu of using the starter (lot of torque and seems like it could be hard on components). Pull the plugs if you have too much compression to hand crank.

I still...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-28-2004, 09:05 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 18,732
Posted By Lonestar

Did you ever notice just how soft and flimsy R**E...

Did you ever notice just how soft and flimsy R**E is when heated?:D
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-27-2004, 07:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,366
Posted By Lonestar

It is on its way May the Scwartz be with you.

It is on its way

May the Scwartz be with you.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,366
Posted By Lonestar

I have one if you want it.

I have one if you want it.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-26-2004, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By Lonestar

I believe your not getting any responses as this...

I believe your not getting any responses as this is a topic that has been discussed to death. Try the search button and you will see what I mean.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-26-2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,366
Posted By Lonestar

How detailed of a drawing are you looking for?

How detailed of a drawing are you looking for?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 10:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,991
Posted By Lonestar

If you have a good relationship with an auto...

If you have a good relationship with an auto parts store, see if they have a driveshaft in stock and then try to fit the distributor to it without purchasing it.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,991
Posted By Lonestar

It is possible that machine tolerances are so...

It is possible that machine tolerances are so close to cause an interferance fit. Have you called Summit Tech with this issue?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-25-2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,991
Posted By Lonestar

Why does the fitment on the Summit page only list...

Why does the fitment on the Summit page only list a 267 cid from '79 to '82?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-24-2004, 10:49 PM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Thanks for the apologies. I apologize also...

Thanks for the apologies.

I apologize also as to offending anyone with my comments, I have a tendency to forget humanity when I am engrossed in an issue.

The 12 bolt does not suit my needs as...
Forum: Power Adders
08-24-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,966
Posted By Lonestar

Nitrous is non-flammable, hence it won't explode...

Nitrous is non-flammable, hence it won't explode anyway. I don't recall offhand if the nitrous used in the automotive industry is pure or not but the stuff used in a dentist office is something like...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By Lonestar

http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbatt01.html ...

http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbatt01.html

For those to chicken to grab a wire without them.

sorry...double post
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2004, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By Lonestar

SPARK PLUG TERMINAL PLIERS ...

SPARK PLUG TERMINAL PLIERS
http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbatt01.html

We have always called them chicken pliers as in for those too chicken to grab a wire without them.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-23-2004, 02:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By Lonestar

It relieves the combustion pressure therefore...

It relieves the combustion pressure therefore reducing or eliminating the knock. This works if the problem is in a rod or piston.

As far as electrocution, that is why they make chicken pliers.
Forum: Power Adders
08-23-2004, 01:31 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 7,966
Posted By Lonestar

You are exactly right. Not to mention I am...

You are exactly right.

Not to mention I am still pondering how a bottle heater could possibly cause an inert gas to explode?!?

I agree with some on here that it is just a power adder in a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-23-2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

My attitude was just fine until I was barraged...

My attitude was just fine until I was barraged with useless immature comments.

This thread is dead

Moderators, please lock it.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2004, 12:39 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Hard to prove anything over the internet...too...

Hard to prove anything over the internet...too many liars. Details on the car change almost dayly, so I choose to address specific items one at a time.

There is life after the 350, no matter what...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-21-2004, 12:37 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Strange products do not fit the issue. I need to...

Strange products do not fit the issue. I need to be able to replace a part in a short period of time - hence the desire to use a stock item readily available at a scrap yard. I have ordered the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-20-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 50
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Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Just because I posted the topic on the 17th does...

Just because I posted the topic on the 17th does not mean I blew it that day.

I blew it over the weekend (that would be the 14th to 15th). It was actually on the 14th. I started a new rear that...
Forum: Fabrication
08-19-2004, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,248
Posted By Lonestar

With the bottom half being stationary, it could...

With the bottom half being stationary, it could very well be reinforced to stock specs. Not a problem.
Forum: Fabrication
08-19-2004, 08:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,248
Posted By Lonestar

The Ferrari F-40 has a small slider for a...

The Ferrari F-40 has a small slider for a window...sucks if you go to the drive-thru but functions for ventilation.
Forum: Fabrication
08-19-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,248
Posted By Lonestar

Start out by drawing a picture of how you would...

Start out by drawing a picture of how you would like the doors to open and what you would like the car to look like in the end, then send it to me.

I will help you out.

I like the idea...it...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-19-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,611
Posted By Lonestar

Are you having difficulty finding a rebuid kit? ...

Are you having difficulty finding a rebuid kit?
Typically you can hone the bores and replace the seals much cheaper than buying new.
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-19-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 764
Posted By Lonestar

No...too dangerous, too many unforseen variables....

No...too dangerous, too many unforseen variables.

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=236607
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
08-19-2004, 01:22 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 18,732
Posted By Lonestar

Has anyone noticed that Speed Racer seems to have...

Has anyone noticed that Speed Racer seems to have vanished?
Maybe he already lost his car...to like a "stock" Pinto or something.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2004, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 691
Posted By Lonestar

With the engine running, pull spark plug wires...

With the engine running, pull spark plug wires one at a time. The one that makes the knock either quiet down or go away is the one your looking for.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2004, 10:13 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Not a big job to do when you have the right...

Not a big job to do when you have the right equipment and 20 years of experience.
Forum: Power Adders
08-18-2004, 09:29 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,402
Posted By Lonestar

"Everyone I have seen looks like crap under the...

"Everyone I have seen looks like crap under the hood."

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think a lot of the setups I have seen on this board look very nice.

As far as which is better,...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2004, 08:59 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

I am not angry. I just asked the question because...

I am not angry. I just asked the question because I was hoping that someone through experience knew of another cheap alternative. The Dana 80 has been mentioned and I am going to check it out. I hate...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2004, 08:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 857
Posted By Lonestar

Exactly. Then punch a small notch on one side of...

Exactly. Then punch a small notch on one side of the end, then use a chisel and hammer to try to turn it. You can also use a torch and heat the manifold (not the bolt). That may help also.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-18-2004, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By Lonestar

We have gone .040 over on the 400's, but I do...

We have gone .040 over on the 400's, but I do suggest having it sonic tested as variances in castings can become an issue. Worst case, have it sleeved.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2004, 08:05 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

You must have missed this statement: ...

You must have missed this statement:

"Suspension is based on a 4 link setup"

I picked this car up for $200. Seized V6. This is not a dayly driver, it isn't even street legal anymore. My dayly...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-18-2004, 07:51 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

Don't have a Dell computer, My internet is free...

Don't have a Dell computer, My internet is free and you, my friend, seem to not realize that if a picture exists...then it had to be built by someone.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2004, 03:49 PM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

This is the new housing. Going to order some...

This is the new housing. Going to order some Strange components to finish it up.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-17-2004, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Lonestar

try doing a search for "High Output"

try doing a search for "High Output"
Forum: Power Adders
08-17-2004, 11:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,402
Posted By Lonestar

Just out of curiosity, how would you go about...

Just out of curiosity, how would you go about building a turbo engine that would be competitive in top fuel NHRA?

This is not an inflamatory question, and I have never messed around with a turbo...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-17-2004, 09:03 AM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

If you read back a few messages, you will see...

If you read back a few messages, you will see where I said I have been running on my back street. I have yet to go to a track.
By the stopwath (not the most accurate way), I run 0-60 around 4.5 s...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-16-2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By Lonestar

If you have trouble locating the leak, try going...

If you have trouble locating the leak, try going to the local car wash and thoroughly cleaning the engine. This means crawling under the car and getting the ENTIRE engine. Then drive it a short bit...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-16-2004, 02:01 PM
Replies: 50
9"
Views: 1,510
Posted By Lonestar

2 of them were nodular, and yes, they are not...

2 of them were nodular, and yes, they are not easy to find anymore.

I suppose I will order a Strange set-up. Kind of irritating as I don't expect the car to live for much longer.
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