Search results

  1. FORCED2DV8

    Rear Shock Removal Question

    New shocks usually come with the new nut, you can always open the package and check, Unless your ordering them, Its a captured nut, ( I think that what they call it) so when you put it on it locks on, when you remove it its not able to lock as good, so they give you a new nut, I dotn see why you...
  2. FORCED2DV8

    Lower Control Arm Bolts

    Check at a real hardware store. get the grade 8 bolts, just get the bolt size that matches the shoulder, It will be the same size all the way thru..
  3. FORCED2DV8

    Anyone running locked out timing?

    Several cars that I have built i ran locked out timing, You have to select the proper springs for the distributor to pull timing according to your engine setup. I have had excellent street manners as well as power, It will not give you the same gas mileage as would running a vacum advance, But...
  4. FORCED2DV8

    WARNING

    It was 2.73 earlier today, now its 2.99 ans 3.01 in some spots.... TOTAL Crap.. 3 dollars for a gallon of gas....
  5. FORCED2DV8

    How can I reduce engine heat?

    Heat can cause detonation, but bad gas can also, Are you running premium fuel. Do you guys have 91 or 93 there. Also a good tune up, spark plugs, wires.. ect. Like other recommended,, thermostat, I usually use a 180 but since it gets so hot there you may be able to use a 160 and still make...
  6. FORCED2DV8

    Co workers F-150 "Ejected" a plug

    What??? Dont they screw the plug in all the way and tighten down??? Sounds like a defective part from ford if its just blowing it out.. Glad I dont own a 99 F 150:D
  7. FORCED2DV8

    problem with friends 02 GT

    Its a transmission problem, If the car will rev to 5000 rpms then it should go more than 70 mph, I agree its probably stuck in second gear..
  8. FORCED2DV8

    Summit Radiator Is In

    Has anyone tried the Be Cool radiators??? I know there a little preciey but wondering how they perform..
  9. FORCED2DV8

    Did I get screwed? (tie rods)

    I would take it back and tell them to do it correctly or you will report them to the local news station, And the Better business bureau... They will fix that right away... You can clearly see they didnt replace the outer tie rod end. You still have your receipt for the work and parts they...
  10. FORCED2DV8

    Anyone ver heard metallic tink-tink noises from lower intake manifold???

    Not unless its a lifter, maybe a rocker arm...
  11. FORCED2DV8

    Calling BS on oil change, want opinions

    There is no way it takes 7 quarts of oil... unless they have a semi truck filter on it that sucks up 2 quarts
  12. FORCED2DV8

    BS at new job, what would you guys do?

    Claim unemployment for the days you dont work,,,,,I gurantee they will have you working 5 days a week..:D
  13. FORCED2DV8

    Got beat...

    I like to look at it this way, You can build or modify your engine for whatever HP, 4 cyl or v8, But the rear wheel drive car will always have the potential to be faster..You can and will always be able to make a mustang faster than a cobalt ar cavalier or srt 4... :SNSign:
  14. FORCED2DV8

    8 TURBOS in this TRUCK! New plans for my FOX :)

    Looks cool, but not very practical. Took alot of time to weld at fir all that in there, Probably sounds sool though, Imagine 8 blow off valve opening and closing, Sounds like a air organ.
  15. FORCED2DV8

    JC Whitney comes thru again

    I could put that on my Wheel Horse lawn tractor.... :D
  16. FORCED2DV8

    Got beat...

    I dont waste my gas..... unless they want to really race and for some money.. Everyone that has a cobalt ss thinks they have a minature vette... Its pathetic really...........
  17. FORCED2DV8

    how much power to brake an axle???

    I think the after market axles are made way better than factory, plus the extra splines. I have the strange axles, 31 spline, No problems so far...
  18. FORCED2DV8

    Who is it on here?

    On the manual there is a drain plug on the side of the trans. As far as the auto, I'm not sure, I have only owned manual Jettas... I would have to guess that there would ba a drain of some sort..
  19. FORCED2DV8

    Need help with alluminum heads *Pic

    Personall I take mine down the the local machine shop and have them hot take them or whatever they do, for 30 dollars they come back looking new..
  20. FORCED2DV8

    Mustang Seats Are Made of Pure Gold, Did You Know That?

    My guess would be there is only a limited supply of seats in stock for warranty and replacement ....Therefore they dont just want to sell them to the public... unless its a dealer or theft they probably restrict who they sell them too....:shrug: