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    Transmission Specialists?

    For those of you that may be having a rough time getting your transmissions to stay together for racing requirements...... I recommend the following Web site: 84Dave
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    And Rules permitting, use an oil-accumulator on...

    And Rules permitting, use an oil-accumulator on your wet-sump oil system. Canton or Moroso? In that manner, as you speed through a race-track corner and the oil slams to the side of your pan sump,...
  3. Thread: Blown Engine

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    To all of you 4-cylinder engine folks...............

    To all of you 4-cylinder engine folks............ for what it's worth. If you are using a 'dial-back' timing light on your engines, it could be junk! We checked ours way back when, and it was...
  4. Thread: Blown Engine

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    I suspect that whoever 'built' your 2.5 'failed...

    I suspect that whoever 'built' your 2.5 'failed the test' on rod bolt installation. Every 2.0/2.3/2.5 I've ever built? I use ONLY ARP rod bolts with their lube. And before final assembly, I go...
  5. Thread: Spun bearing

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    Did you spin a main or rod bearing? Did you at...

    Did you spin a main or rod bearing? Did you at least Plasti-Gage the clearances when you assembled the engine? Do you have an oil-temp gauge down in the pan? Did your oil-pressure gauge look OK at...
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    In the simplest of terms, HeadHunter explained it...

    In the simplest of terms, HeadHunter explained it pretty well. -Dave-
  7. Thread: oil line hose

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    Save some $$$ until you can purchase a braided...

    Save some $$$ until you can purchase a braided hose kit! That's what should be used. -Dave-
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    As suggested, talk to the cam manufacture. And...

    As suggested, talk to the cam manufacture. And also tell the manufacturer the rpm range you intend to run the engine. It makes a difference when it comes to spring pressures. -Dave-
  9. Thread: Welcome 2016

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    Welcome 2016

    A Happy Holiday period & Happy New Year 2016! We're here to help each other in readiness for the 2016 race season. Inspect your race cars thoroughly. Especially your safety equipment!
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    4m.Net Still Active?

    In the past few weeks, I've seen little or no activity on the Subject web site. Is the site still active?
    If so, why the slowdown? 84Dave
  11. Thread: Alternator

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    Do you really need an alternator? Yes indeed! The...

    Do you really need an alternator? Yes indeed! The difference between a pure battery @ 12.5VDC & the alternator outputting 14.3V will provide about 2000 volts additional across the secondary
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  12. I suggest you consider purchasing the relative...

    I suggest you consider purchasing the relative new Air-Fuel-Ratio (AFR) INNOVATE digital gauge with its digital O2 sensor. Then consider putting you Rat Rod on a chassis dyno and pull the engine...
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    Doug..... Regarding rod-length to stroke ratio. A...

    Doug..... Regarding rod-length to stroke ratio. A lot depends on the operating rpm band @ the tracks you run. It's a fact that for any given stroke, a longer rod slightly narrows the rpm band between...
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    I'm not the world's expert, but...................

    I'm not the world's expert, but................ On pavement, we keep the weight down low. That slightly decreases the height of the C.G. So the race car won't roll to the right quite as much. We also...
  15. Thread: Fuel problem

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    Install a fuel-pressure gauge up at the input to...

    Install a fuel-pressure gauge up at the input to the carb. With a line back to the gauge inside the (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit. With power applied to the...
  16. Thread: Cam questions

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    Contact Esslinger, Schneider, Crower, & Comp...

    Contact Esslinger, Schneider, Crower, & Comp Cams. Fill them in with your specifics above & they'll be able to tell you the best cam to run. Dave
  17. Thread: What gear?

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    Realizing that for every .1 in final gear ratio...

    Realizing that for every .1 in final gear ratio change, the engine rpm will increase/decrease about 125-150 rpm. Dave
  18. Thread: Cam?

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    Recommend you contact Esslinger directly. They'll...

    Recommend you contact Esslinger directly. They'll recommend your needs. 84Dave
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    Profile.......... I'm far from being a 'puter...

    Profile.......... I'm far from being a 'puter expert, & searching/moving things around on these forums. But if you, or someone you know, can search out my past screed on exhaust systems and post it...
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    Is This Site Working?

    Haven't seen much race-talk traffic here lately. 84Dave
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    We've used NGK plugs for many a year with great...

    We've used NGK plugs for many a year with great success. However....... make sure the plug is a J-gap version. And if you can't get a J-gap for your specific engine, modify the plug to a J-gap...
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    The 350/500 Holley 2-bbls were designed for V-8...

    The 350/500 Holley 2-bbls were designed for V-8 engines. The PVCR (Power Valve Channel Restriction) is much too large in diameter for the 4-cylinders. I recommend contacting Bob Oliver @ Competition...
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    Some minor help with some quick math on your...

    Some minor help with some quick math on your part. Tranny gear X rear gear = final ratio to the tires. For every .1 change, up or down, in the final ratio, the engine rpm will change 125-150 rpm....
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    I would suggest your problem may be the camshaft...

    I would suggest your problem may be the camshaft & its max lift/duration/LCA. Have you flowed the head on a bench & determined the max valve lift where the intake flow no longer increases? My...
  25. Thread: 4spd or 5spd

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    You're thinking is on the right track. Actually,...

    You're thinking is on the right track. Actually, a 3-speed, with reverse, might be best. Depending on how many different track lengths you race. Needed....... reverse, low for the pit area,...
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