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  1. reenmachine

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    OK -- I'm done and the above was the only little wrinkle. Everything else went smoothly and came out the way it was supposed to. The driver's side upper bracket did indeed weld right over the threaded hole on the axle housing for the vent fitting, which also holds down the "tee" for the rear...
  2. reenmachine

    Anyone using tri bar's

    They will probably be as long as you wire everything through relays to get the load off of your headlight switch and get them the power they need.
  3. reenmachine

    Retrotek in Mustangs and Fords

    It takes me back too....to the days of always screwing with carbs. EFI all the way for me, as long as budget allows.
  4. reenmachine

    Retrotek in Mustangs and Fords

    Just out of curiosity, what's the appeal of running a TFI dizzy? The only problems I've ever had running EEC-IV EFI cars have been with the TFI/PIP parts. I was figuring with the Boss EFI I'd run a nice Pertronix billet distributor or something.
  5. reenmachine

    Retrotek in Mustangs and Fords

    Yes, it's a TBI setup and thus has no fuel rails. I think a large part of its appeal is that you can achieve the maximum "stealth" EFI effect possible. I think that port & TB injection systems will offer similar driveability improvements over a carb, and each has its own advantages. Port...
  6. reenmachine

    Retrotek in Mustangs and Fords

    Yes, more pretty pictures and all the right words but I'm still waiting to hear from someone who has actually driven one. I am planning on using the system on the '68 Bullitt but really want some first-hand testimonial first. It'll have a moderate 350hp new Ford Racing Boss 302 so the 750 cfm...
  7. reenmachine

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    I'm about halfway through the install on a customer's car and should have some pics to post tomorrow. Everything has gone really smoothly so far, and the instructions are excellent. The stock steel fuel line had to be tweaked a bit to clear the driver's side frame bracket, but that was no big...
  8. reenmachine

    Grab-a-track leaf springs

    Well, if he was talking about stiction he should have said so, or said they were smoother or something. And if he was implying that they are progressive rate then that's a whole other thing altogether. Neither of those things should be expressed as "softer".
  9. reenmachine

    Grab-a-track leaf springs

    That makes absolutely no sense to me at all. A spring rate is a spring rate no matter if the spring is made of steel, fiberglass, titanium, rubber, air, or whatever. If the rate is 205 lb/in then there's 205 lbf exerted per inch of deflection, period. Different materials will have different...
  10. reenmachine

    Grab-a-track leaf springs

    I've got to point out that the 'Vette comparison doesn't apply as the demands on the spring are very different. The transverse spring on a 'Vette only has to provide spring force -- all of the rest of the suspension's motion is controlled by other devices. On a Mustang, the leaf spring must...
  11. reenmachine

    Updated TCP G-Bar triangulated 4-link...

    You shouldn't necessarily interpret the fact that many suspension systems require bushings to deflect as a flaw. In some applications it's not appropriate because it doesn't allow completely unrestrained motion. In some applications spherical-end systems aren't appropriate because ride...
  12. reenmachine

    4 link rear suspension update pics

    Nice work so far. Looks like you'll pick up a ton of tire room! It even looks like you'll be able to keep the back seat, no?
  13. reenmachine

    Grab-a-track leaf springs

    TCP has some nice leafs now in that same price range. Mid-eye 4-leafs are $219 and reverse-eye add $10. There's also 4-1/2 leaf of either eye for $20 more and 5-leaf of either eye for $40 more. And there's a whole kit with poly bushings, beefy shackles, shock plates w/tie-down loops...
  14. reenmachine

    Help! I need a Rotisserie for 10 days in SoCal! Buy, RENT, RENT, loan, RENT........

    If that falls through mine will be empty again in a week or two and you're welcome to it. I'd love to have it out of my way for a while! :D
  15. reenmachine

    Making billet T-5 shifters...need opinions

    Thanks for posting pics! We just shot a little tech article about it for Mustang Monthly a couple of days ago. Look for it in the May '08 issue.
  16. reenmachine

    import parts on a classic

    What rbohm said, and also yes in some cases.
  17. reenmachine

    import parts on a classic

    ...and the real question is, do you really need an external oil cooler on your 351? Will you be running a thermostat in the oil system so you don't overcool?
  18. reenmachine

    import parts on a classic

    On the contrary, that's what hot rodding is all about. Finding something you need and making it work is always better than off-the-shelf! You probably have a bunch of "Made in Taiwan" repro parts on your car anyway (we all do -- not singling you out) so you crossed that bridge long ago!
  19. reenmachine

    Help me ID this 9" housing and maybe talk me out of it.

    I'm going to use Strange Engineering axles and they make 'em in 31-spline with the small bearing.
  20. reenmachine

    Help me ID this 9" housing and maybe talk me out of it.

    I'm still going to put 31-spline axles in it, just with small bearings.
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