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  1. patdow1

    Anybody burning hoses in AOD

    I just replaced my heddman hedders with the BBK ones and the Heddman had NO problems at all other than leaking after many years of faithful service :shrug:
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    Anybody burning hoses in AOD

    I just installed a set of BBK 1 5/8 unequal shorties in my 89 5.0 and as I drove home after the install I noticed a burning smell so I pulled over to investigate and found out that my air tube hose that comes off the H-Pipe into the engine compartment (passenger side) was rubbing up against the...
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    quiet, yet mean mufflers?!?

    magnaflows do drone (just a little) Nothing like my previous 40 series flows.
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    new pics w/ new wheels

    :nice:
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    White face gauge boo boo

    I scraped the white paint from underneath the needle and painted the top and sides so the light could come thru and light up my needles a nice orange. I'll try to get some pics over the weekend both night and day shots.
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    Clutch Fan vs Flex Fan

    I was in your delima before I decided to go with a electric fan. I for one can vouch that the "Black Magic" Electric fan is noisy as hell with bells on. People always stop me to tell me "Hey your car is still on" as I'm getting out of the car :rlaugh: But as far as cooling it works just fine...
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    Question about porting Headers?

    Thanks Guys for the advise :flag:
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    White face gauge boo boo

    I'll try to help you understand :D Go out to you car (optional) and look at the gauges notice that there is a little pin that your needles rest on when the car is shut down. When you change your overlays you have to remove that pin, keep in mind that there are wound up springs behind your...
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    White face gauge boo boo

    Sorry to hear of your troubles :( I was gonna suggest pacing a friends car with the speedo lense off at a determined speed then replace the needles if you didn't damage the shafts during the 1st installation. Just a helpfull hint: use the overlays as a template and trace them onto a piece of...
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    Question about porting Headers?

    Currently I do have stock heads with those teeny tiny ports :rlaugh: . I got the headers in 1 5/8 but I was just looking to make them as flow efficient as possible by deburring and cleaning up the welds and splatter. So in your opinion the welds on the inside of the flange side aren't worth...
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    Question about porting Headers?

    On the flange side did you make the welds on the inside of the header smooth as if you were to run your finger through the pipe you would feel no obstructions at all then if you ran into any unfilled areas you would weld it up from the outside of the header :shrug:
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    Question about porting Headers?

    I just got a new set of BBK unequal shorties and like most of you have experienced they have a lot of sloppy welds and splatter. I took my dremel to the collector side ports and smoothend them out really nice but was a little hesitant to do the flanges where the headers meet the block. My...
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    Stupid cats

    Thanks Guys! I've heard both sides of the coin that It will and won't pass visual, but my main concern is will it pass the sniffer here in CA if it doesnt I'll definatley get the catless version X-Pipe and swap the stocky in for the smog test every two years.
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    Stupid cats

    Does anybody know which style cat is onthe Magnaflow Tru-X pipe ? I live in CA and the emissions are just as strict as PA if not worse and I was considering the Magnaflow x-pipe to accompany my Magnaflow cat-back. Would hate to spend $400+ and not pass smog or visual. Thanks Pat
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    my kidneys hurt...i need to make my car a smoother ride

    I have Bilsteins all the way around mated with H&R springs on my vert. I hate to bust everyones bubble but the ride isnt that smooth as one would expect. My Bilsteins feel like they are more geared for aggressive driving and that's where they really do shine. I imagine if you go with a FMS "B"...
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    got the springs halfway on!

    Hey Brian I was looking out for you on Friday and noticed that you got your ears lowered as well :rlaugh: I wanted to take a look at your car before you took it to Knotts.
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    What is pipe diameter on stock H-Pipe?

    Damn!! After reading this post once again, another question has to be asked? If I buy a catted H-pipe I may still not be able to pass the visual inspection of a smog test here in California because the aftermarket catted H-pipe eliminates two of the cats, so the extra money spent on a catted...
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    What is pipe diameter on stock H-Pipe?

    The only reason I mentioned that I was looking for a catted h-pipe is that currently I live in a condiminium and don't have much space for parts in my storage unit It aslo doesnt help that they don't allow me to work on my car in the parking lot. But there is a positive flip side to this in that...
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    What is pipe diameter on stock H-Pipe?

    I can't say I ever heard this topic discussed, but does anybody know what the stock piping diameter is on a stock 87-93 5ltr H-Pipe? The reason I ask is I don't understand how to properly proportion the piping on my exhaust set-up. I have a set of Heddman Hedders 1 5/8", stock H-Pipe and...
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    my friends "type r"

    I too will get free post! before the :lock:
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