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09-01-2020, 08:20 PMThe reason I selected the 4.6 was primarily the smaller bore size to get a DOHC V-8 motor to fit a specific class size. The old 262 (not 265) SBC has...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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09-01-2020, 07:55 PMEd, I'm about to buy some of the 9mm pins from Cobra Engineering. But in a past post I think you referred to the pins as "my" pins. Are both you and...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-31-2020, 05:30 PMI have been so interested in the thread I completely forgot about forum etiquette! My apologies Tbird, I had no intention of creating any hint of...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-29-2020, 05:01 PMQuoting a quote gets messy so I’ll parse your post here. CTE of aluminum: Agree 13ppm is the best number to use. But Aluminum is kind of all...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-29-2020, 03:06 AMEd that is some wonderful information and a great help. The bearing clearances are a big thing for me and kind of difficult to get a handle on...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-28-2020, 06:03 PMFinding 160 degrees is going to be problematic due to the focus on modern hi temp vehicles. Just about everything is 180 or higher. I found this 160...12 replies | 1863 view(s)
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08-28-2020, 03:20 AMWow, for a guy trying to walk away from all this your commitment to helping others is sure commendable! Many thanks for taking the trouble to show me...12 replies | 1863 view(s)
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08-26-2020, 09:38 PMDue to my long, full open pull, on an aluminum block I'm committed to trying to maintain a fairly constant temp in the motor throughout the run....12 replies | 1863 view(s)
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08-26-2020, 09:25 PMGood insight, Ed and thanks for letting me know about priority oiling. Yes it is an extremely difficult quandary. Issues I am dealing with are...20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-26-2020, 01:53 AMTbird what main bearing clearances are you shooting for? And are the main caps stock?20 replies | 2358 view(s)
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08-26-2020, 01:25 AMVery kind of you to share the “secret” and very much appreciated. Your write up and pics are excellent. To be clear, your Termi-Stat page...12 replies | 1863 view(s)
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05-20-2020, 01:24 AMExcellent summation of the various options, Ed. Many thanks . . . it was quite helpful. I am assuming all stock rod lengths. But if one needed a...11 replies | 2094 view(s)
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05-20-2020, 01:06 AMIt is most likely LPS-3. LPS makes 3 products and #3 is the best for long-term corrosion protection. After the volatiles evaporate it leaves a waxy...11 replies | 2094 view(s)
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02-27-2020, 02:23 AMThis side-bolt thingie is kind of scary. The insert pre-load has to be spot on so as not to overstress the side of the crankcase. Using your numbers...26 replies | 5990 view(s)
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02-27-2020, 02:07 AMI'm still interested in the 10mm bolts. Here is a pic of the Ford threaded inserts I just measured. If the 10mm bolts are truly 0.393 or smaller...26 replies | 5990 view(s)
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02-25-2020, 06:12 AMI drilled around on the ARP website and can't find the 10mm side bolts. Only 8mm and 9mm are listed. Checked Accufab and nothing is listed. Guess its...26 replies | 5990 view(s)
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02-25-2020, 05:49 AMI'm making my own caps so I can add material where I need it. But typically, all the load is taken up by the 1st 3 threads regardless of how many...26 replies | 5990 view(s)
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02-25-2020, 03:26 AMVery nice post Ed, it helps a lot. I do a lot of thread forming in soft metals. I totally agree forming produces a superior thread. I don't...26 replies | 5990 view(s)
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02-24-2020, 01:45 AMsaltfever replied to a thread Manley 300M Pro Series I Beam Connecting Rods in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraGREAT list, Ed and many thanks! All this time I thought I could go find a Lincoln Navigator and pick up a cheap Aluminator. I have a lot to learn....29 replies | 3068 view(s)
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02-24-2020, 12:22 AMsaltfever replied to a thread Manley 300M Pro Series I Beam Connecting Rods in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraThanks for the further explanation, Ed. I was kind of thinking it could only happen in a dyno environment. About the only place the rotating mass is...29 replies | 3068 view(s)
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02-23-2020, 07:55 PMsaltfever replied to a thread Manley 300M Pro Series I Beam Connecting Rods in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraIn all my years picking up parts off the asphalt or assemblies covered with salt, I have never seen such a clean, unscathed outcome. If it is a pic...29 replies | 3068 view(s)
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02-23-2020, 06:26 PMsaltfever replied to a thread Manley 300M Pro Series I Beam Connecting Rods in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraThat is precisely my point, Ed. Doesn't make much sense building a rotating assembly suitable for 1,800 HP when the block fails at 900 HP. Safety...29 replies | 3068 view(s)
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02-23-2020, 04:21 AMsaltfever replied to a thread Manley 300M Pro Series I Beam Connecting Rods in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraThis thread about the rods has been very interesting. But what is SCARY is that motor with the blown out bottom end! It looks like both rod alloys...29 replies | 3068 view(s)
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02-23-2020, 01:40 AMTeksid (Italy) is where it all started, no? :grin:13 replies | 4741 view(s)
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02-23-2020, 12:34 AMsaltfever replied to a thread Intercooled B Head Supercharged Cobra. The one most said couldn't be done! in 1996 - 1998 SVT Mustang CobraWow, James! Just saw this thread tonight for the first time. Looks like a great design and I’m Looking forward to an update or if you still plan a...14 replies | 4004 view(s)
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07-19-2019, 04:26 AMsaltfever replied to a thread Replacement 9-Way Adjustable Secondary Sprockets in 2003 - 2004 SVT Mustang CobraThat Amazon page shows shipping in 1 to 3 months! Its doubtful you can reach anybody that actually knows what is going on. It is probably a mistake...69 replies | 12543 view(s)
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