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  1. RIO5.0

    Engine Afr Head Studs Leaking.

    Anyone got a fix?? I read around its not uncommon for these to do that. I just started my new 331 and seen the leaks after it came up to temp. I was thinking it was the rear of the intake as I had that the last time cause I used the gaskets. I let the car cool down and re-started and than...
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    Optimum coolant temp???

    What would you consider a optimum temp???? My new 331 has a hard time getting to 160 - 170 this time of year. I noticed my oil separator had a milky looking oil in it today?? I cleaned it out a month or so ago and hadn't driven it since. I'm thinking my motor temp is to low and its maybe...
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    Halloween storm damage...Ouch !!!!!

    Check this out.... Going to bed last night around mid-nite....hear what sounds like snow sliding off the roof. Then I hear my wifes car alarm going off???? Insurance company is coming this week with a flatbed.... she's totaled.
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    Living in the rust zone blues...

    Another New England salt casualty heads for the crusher.... I bought my 99 Tacoma in to the yoda dealership for a free undercoating....due to rusty frames on these trucks....Low and behold I get a call around noon saying my truck failed their frame inspection....:mad: The mechanic submitted...
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    My 331... she's alive !!!!

    After 1.5 yrs she came to life today...... gotta admit as usual I was freaking out at that first twist of the key and bam she sputtered a tad and jump right to life and into a nice idle.... damn nice sound.... hate it when the dizzy is out and you gotta mess around....:( brought it up to full...
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    Canton oilpan ???

    Gents.. I'm assuming I'm gonna get a low oil idiot light since I dont have a sensor in my new pan...the sensor went with the old motor... anyway around it so as to not get the light ??? I'm hoping to start this badboy next week...been a long time waiting....:nice:
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    New toy for the garage... ZX14

    I been looking since Winter to score a new bike...Been back and forth between the Busa or a ZX14... Sweet deal came up on the 14 so I picked it up today... Traded in my ZX11 and stepped up to a newer model.. This thing is stupid fast for sure... First quote for insurance was 900.00 a...
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    Valvetrain/pushrod set-up

    So the guys who's gonna degree my cam ups up being a dink about doing the job...so I say screw it and take the motor back home I'll order what I need and do it myself. First I need to verify the correct PR lenght as I have a new cam. Previously the motor ran an F cam with 6.400 PR's. I start...
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    Ceramic coating vendor info

    Hey... Looking for any input on somewhere to have my Mac LTs ceramic coated. checked a few links online and one is around 200.00 to do up a set with a week turnaround time. Anyone know what Jet-Hot charges? If anyone has expierience with a good vendor that would be great.. Im down to the...
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    Flywheel weight

    Is this a 50 oz or 28 oz imbalance weight??? Thanks...
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    mustangmods.com down??

    Anyone having issues with these guys?? All my links are dead and login page is the same... I can't seem to login anymore. Had a virus removed few weeks back and this site seems to be dead to my machine now...or he closed shop???
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    timing cover ???

    So Im getting my stuff rounded for the assy on my 331... got a new FRPP waterpump and figure I'd dry run it on the timing cover since just pulled the cover to replace the seal...low and behold she dont fit as the impeller hits???? Seems I have a Fox timing cover... I read something...
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    ARP head studs ???

    Do the studs have a concave washer or flat??? If I remember correctly the bolts use concave washers?? I need to buy washers and I'm insure on the type.... Thanks
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    Winter's finally gone....

    Bout time... weathers in the mid 50's , snows gone, roads are clear of salt.... :nice: Got the bike registered this week and got to take the Winter tires off the truck tonite and put some bling back on... :D Car is still tucked away....
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    Name that balancer ???

    Hey guys.... Can anyone help me figure out the below??? looks like it would bottom out on the timing cover on a Fox or SN95... Check the pic.... Left is stock balancer, Right is a Romac, Middle is an Ford Motorsport. Why a 1" difference in height??? Does this require a 1" spacer or is it for...
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    Balancer question....

    Check the pic.... Left is stock balancer, Right is a Romac, Middle is an Ford Motorsport. Why a 1" difference in height??? Does this require a 1" spacer or is it for another motor??
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    New Turbo mufflers.

    Check thes bad boys out.....:D Other DIY turbo work.... epicfaildiyturbo
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    Canton oilpan info...

    Gents.... anyone running a Canton pan?? I'm looking at P/N 15-620S and wondering if this is the one for a stock K member? If not then what P/N you use?? Thanks...
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    Clutch kits

    Looking for a replacement for my new motor... I came across this set-up... Anyone have any info on it?? Price is sweet for sure... I[m leaning towards the FRPP sets anyway and seen AFM makes this... Anderson Ford Motorsport in developing the new Hi-Rev clutches has put some of this...
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    AFR185 info

    Gents.... Im def taking my motor out for a Winter refresh...I thinking a 306, dished pistons to run the 185's, have it balanced, Holley Systemax intake and step up the size of the LTs. Friend has a bud who builds short track motors so the machine work is all set. Are 185s a waste on a...