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    Whining sound

    OK, so I have my car back together and now I have this really strange whining sound.. It sounds like the alternator whine you'd get through your speakers or a centrifugal blower. It's outside the cab. It gets louder/higher pitched as the RPMs rise. I popped the hood and it's actually...
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    VT Competition Engine Development is OUT OF BUSINESS

    While trying to get my engine fixed (which has been broken for a YEAR). I was notified today by Scott Brown that VT Competition Engine Development is now out of business and will not be fixing my motor or building any new motors. Please do not order anything from them as you will probably not...
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    Quick harness question

    On the main engine harness (the one with all the injector, COP, etc. wiring) there is also one of the front O2 sensor plugs. Can anyone tell me if it's for the driver's side or the passenger's side O2 sensor? Thanks!! Riley
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    HD Radio

    Anyone used it/listened to it yet? I really like the idea, but I think it's being poorly adopted and implemented by the aftermarket. Each company seems to want their HD product to be one of those "add-on" boxes that plug into their "HD Ready" head unit. There are also products that "add...
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    Promotion Powertrain/McLeod Clutches

    Just installed one along with the new VT built, stroked, longblock.. I bought the clutch from Walt @ Promotion Powertrain. It's their Hi-Rev unit rated to 600hp. The clutch feels STOCK.. Unless you told me there was a different clutch in my car I wouldn't even know.. No chatter and just...
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    Help!! Flywheel bolts!!

    OK, so I'm doing an 11" to 10.5" conversion at the same time as the motor is out. I have a Fidanza Al flywheel which has the holes for both an 11" and 10.5" pressure plate. The clutch/PP combo is a custom unit from Promotion Powertrain and it's a 10.5" unit. The problem is that the bolts on...
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    Cobra tank and pumps

    Someone has 9 sets of 2004 cobra tanks with pumps for $600 each obo on ebay. Brand new and good feedback. I think these MSRP for $900 don't they...
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    Big 3 Upgrade journal *pics*

    So my engine has been at VT for 4 weeks now and I'm really really anxious to get it back. I've been wanting to do this for a long time and I figured that since the engine is out, this is the best time. For those who don't know what the big three upgrade is, it's is when you upgrade the...
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    How low can you go with high-flow injectors?

    Allright, So I should be getting my engine back in a few weeks from VT. It's a 302 stroker, stage 2 heads, stage 3 blower cams. Now, the ultimate goal is a 2.6L Kenne Bell. I posted awhile back about how I'm probably going to need to step up to 24lb injectors. But - when I put the KB on I...
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    What is wrong with people??

    Ribbons on your car are for supporting REAL issues like cancer and AIDS. Not your poodle..
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    5.0 badges on a 4.6 stroker?

    What do you guys think of putting 5.0 badges on a stroked 4.6?
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    Will it fit??? - VOTE!!

    Ok ladies and gents.. Test your guesstimation skills with the following poll.... Question: Will a 2v 4.6 fit in the back of a 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 hatchback? Facts: 1) Engine is bare, but with heads. No intake. There IS an oil pan. 2) Load leveler is connected to the engine. Cherry picker is...
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    Pulling motor. Which bolts to lift with?

    Like the title says.. I have one of the bellhousing bolts in backwards for the rear and one of the alternator mount bolts for the front.. Will these hold? The bellhousing I can see, but the alternator ones are only 10mm bolts.. Riley
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    MAC longtubes and starter removal

    CAN BE DONE!! You don't need to drop the K member or unhook the header. What you need: =========== 1) 3/8" ratchet 2) One of those "swivel" 3/8" extension sets from sears.. It comes with three extensions in 3" 6" and 10" lengths (I think). They also slightly swivel at the joints.. 3)...
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    Carnage

    Wow.. I just had to share this.. Stock, 6 bolt cast crank, teksid block.. 7000rpm... BOOOM!! http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?t=930470 Riley
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    Are tubular K members safe?

    I've been debating for awhile now whether or not to do a tubular K. I like the extra clearance it gives you for headers and whatnot. The weight savings are also nice.. However, I read somewhere that in a front-end collision the stock k member will drop the engine down under the car so it...
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    Tough choice...

    Ok, I'm at the point in my build-up that I have to decide which way I want to go with my powertrain... My car is in my sig.. 1) Stay with a 2v and get a new 5.0 longblock from VT Engines with ported heads, cams, etc.. This will cost around $8200 2) Purchase a *complete* new terminator...
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    Temporary Injectors

    Ok, So I'm finally going to be doing a forged VT 5.0 stroker longblock very soon. This will be "Phase 1" for engine mods. "Phase II" will be a 2.1L KB. Obviously, I would rather NOT have to buy anything twice, but it does look like I will have to upgrade the injectors at the least.. My...
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    Tick tick tick tick...

    So, over the past year or so I've been getting this "tick tick tick tick" while cruising at very light throttle. Within the last month or so it has become markedly worse. The tick is most pronounced at just under 1500rpm and just under 2000rpm. Outside that range, the sound is still there...
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    Replace my magnaflows!!

    Ok, so I'm thinking about replacing my current magnaflows because: 1) They have gotten much, MUCH louder and they are starting to drone pretty badly. 2) I'm starting to attract "too much" of the negative attention. (read: cops) So, I'm looking at replacing them with something else, mostly for...