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    05-18-2013, 08:03 AM
    How does going to the inner RR mount help side bite. It would be less effective spring rate because of increased angle correct?
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    04-28-2013, 08:51 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread crank in Powertrain
    If you are showing cracks in 15 nights of racing with this crank you are overpowering the crankshaft or it was not balanced correctly
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    04-13-2013, 07:50 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Valve Lash questions??? in Powertrain
    Cold settings are normally set .004 tighter but depends on the head.Set .004 tight cold then recheck when hot.
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    04-12-2013, 08:24 AM
    Got some heli-coils from Brodix one time they were about an inch long fixed the problem.
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    04-07-2013, 06:17 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread How long on oil? in Powertrain
    Thats what Gibbs is saying to do. Besides you ever see the filters on the cup cars, its at least twice as big in diameter and a little bit longer....
    11 replies | 995 view(s)
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    04-07-2013, 01:08 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread How long on oil? in Powertrain
    The semi-synthetic Gibbs oils are 300 lap oils. The full synthetic Gibbs oils are 500 lap oils. Both need a new filter every 100 laps and topped off.
    11 replies | 995 view(s)
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    04-07-2013, 01:02 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Rev chip rule in Dirt Late Models
    Crane boxes are within 30 RPM of the setting a MSD is usually 200 short.
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    04-04-2013, 10:24 AM
    Does the pump have a high volume pressure section. Aluminum engines need more volume because of more internal pressure losses.
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    03-31-2013, 01:20 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Switch to e85? in Powertrain
    Personally don't think the smell of E85 is much better. You will lose 30-40 on the torque end and 20-30 HP if this is an open motor. A crate will...
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    03-30-2013, 05:19 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread ring gap in Powertrain
    .022 top/.024second could be a little tighter, but these would be safe as long as you are not using KB Pistons.
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    03-28-2013, 07:16 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread cam diameter question in Powertrain
    Don't remember think it was around $60.00.If you got someone who is good on a crank grinder they could do it too. Just have to go slow and not push,...
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    03-27-2013, 07:30 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread cam diameter question in Powertrain
    Could also be a 1.875 journal cam.50MM is 1.969 inches.55MM is 2.165 inches, measure the cam main journals. Stock cam is 1.868, I had Comp grind a...
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    03-23-2013, 07:42 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Header Bolts... in Powertrain
    Right Stuff sealer works good too, not cheap though.
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    03-23-2013, 07:39 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Chassis design? in Dirt Late Models
    My mastersbilts have been trailed about 5/8". The last one I got I had them build it with the LR mounts back that amount and with the rear square...
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    03-17-2013, 01:01 PM
    My local tranny shop has a cleaner for coolers, it has a filter on it. They run fluid through the cooler and keep checking the filter till it comes...
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    03-16-2013, 08:28 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread crank in Powertrain
    Use the 1182 crank, the cast crank is a pos.
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    03-10-2013, 10:26 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread 604 valve springs in Crate Late Models
    Comp-Cam has a spring that is the clone of the stock spring only better material. Cost is around $200.00
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    02-15-2013, 08:43 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Durabond Cam Bearings in Powertrain
    Thanks for the info, never been a fan of babbitt cam bearings and looks like Durabond is the only one that makes these bearings
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    02-13-2013, 08:28 AM
    What head and rod lenth
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    02-12-2013, 09:29 PM
    SLM98 started a thread Durabond Cam Bearings in Powertrain
    Anybody used the GMP-55-HP cam bearings. Thinking of doing a 55MM cam wth these bearings but worried they will not hold up. Thanks
    2 replies | 456 view(s)
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    02-11-2013, 06:57 PM
    Have a NEW set of Mahle Pro series 4.165 bore 1.125CH 2.6CC dome with pins, locks & rings. $650.00
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    01-22-2013, 08:29 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread Sb-2 engine ??? in Powertrain
    If its a bowtie or Little M Block that have not been lightened you are will not get down to 2300 pounds and get the correct percentages.
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    01-13-2013, 04:10 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread piston help in Powertrain
    Guess I better make sure my CBN cutters are sharp and I'm stocked up on grinder wheels! Thanks
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    01-13-2013, 03:22 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread piston help in Powertrain
    What the weight savings in pounds? Need to shave some weight off a bowtie block.
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    01-07-2013, 06:41 PM
    I have a set of Mahle Pro-series 4.165 bore for your combo. They have a .200 dome with a effective dome volume of 2.6CC.They are brand new with...
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    01-06-2013, 10:29 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread dry sump oil tank sizing in Powertrain
    You got spray bar covers? If so I wouldn't run less than a three gallon tank with a good oil cooler.
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    01-03-2013, 06:21 PM
    SLM98 replied to a thread dense forged lite rods??? in Powertrain
    Don't think they even have these anymore.
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    12-30-2012, 11:05 AM
    SLM98 replied to a thread late model blocks in Powertrain
    Also they internally balanced on the front and external on the flywheel end. Uses the same flywheel as a 602 or 604.
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    12-26-2012, 09:30 PM
    Take all the rockers off the engine to take pressure off the springs. This will also seat the valves to keep the valve seats from rusting. I go and...
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    12-20-2012, 10:58 PM
    Send pics of block & shaft rockers to [email protected]
    5 replies | 911 view(s)
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