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  1. VTStang66

    maximum compression ratio, 91 octane

    I'm building a 302 for my car, not for daily driving, but still streetable. Everything I have read seems to indicate that the higher the compression ratio, the better the car will run. Of course too much and you detonate. So what is the most you can run on 91 octane with aluminum heads...
  2. VTStang66

    heads, cam, carb, nitrous

    Why? I'm just trying to understand all the ins and outs.
  3. VTStang66

    heads, cam, carb, nitrous

    :shrug: The first one with the performer RPM made 421. After the 3rd one they're all stroked and/or blown.
  4. VTStang66

    heads, cam, carb, nitrous

    Thanks Z06. What does LSA do? I know it's lobe separation angle, but what are they talking about exactly, and how does it affect the engine? Another question: I already have the performer 1.90" edelbrock heads. I like the sound of the AFR 165s, but looking at the specs it looks like those...
  5. VTStang66

    heads, cam, carb, nitrous

    I didn't mention that it's a mexican block, so it is a bit stronger than your average 302. The 200 shot isn't set in stone, the kit is adjustable from 50 to 250 so I'll figure that out later. I already have the short block built, so that's why I'm not stroking it. I already have the performer...
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    heads, cam, carb, nitrous

    I'm trying to build a street car. Not a daily driver, but something I can drive around town when I want. '66 fastback 8 point cage currie 4.10 8" street tires (late model v-6 16" wheels) tremec 3550 302, forged flat-top pistons RPM air gap manifold probably a pan-hard bar lowered a...
  7. VTStang66

    Rolling my fender lips

    I'm trying to roll my fenders a little to give me a little more tire clearance. I'm wondering how I should do it? I have heard of people doing it with a baseball bat, but it seems like there should be a better way than that. I don't want to buy the professional tool from eastwood. If I just...
  8. VTStang66

    power to ground

    I guess part of what concerns me is tire scrub. I tore up the quarter panels and tires running the combo I have now (225/55/16s on '03 v6 wheels, 1.25" adapters). I'm going to roll all 4 fenders to get a little extra room but it will still be tight and I don't want any side-to-side movement...
  9. VTStang66

    rollbar/subframes install question

    Well it looks like it will be a while before I do this since there are a lot of other things to be done and the engine should be in the car, so I guess I'll just keep my eyes open when I see roll cages and ask people how they got there. I feel like if it's a kit designed to fit in the car, and...
  10. VTStang66

    power to ground

    I already have the 4 1/2 leafs that I put in a couple years ago, so I'll be keeping those. I have been doing some looking around on the internet at 3 and 4 link suspensions and in theory it doesn't look like it would be too hard to build one. Just brace the rear end laterally to the frame...
  11. VTStang66

    power to ground

    '66 fastback, tremec 3550, currie-built 8" 4.10 rear, 225/55/16 tires. I am in the process of rebuilding the car, I want to put out around 400 horsepower at the flywheel plus maybe some nitrous. I'm not building a drag car and I'm not running huge wheels or slicks because I'm limited by the...
  12. VTStang66

    rollbar/subframes install question

    Even for a street car? I like safety, but I'm not planning on putting this car into a wall at 150 or rolling it 10 times. I really just want something that will tie up the chassis. You sound like you know what you're talking about and I appreciate your advice, but I have 2 problems with...
  13. VTStang66

    rollbar/subframes install question

    I have the TCP subframes for my '66 fb, and I think I'll go ahead and order the $150 8-point cage kit from Jeg's (if it looks like it sucks I'll send it back). So when I'm installing these, is it OK to do it with the car on jackstands and the engine and transmission out? It seems like it...
  14. VTStang66

    rollbar/chassis stiffening

    68GT500, how much are they charging you for that? I found some 4 and 8 point cages in Jeg's too for around $130-$150...price is right. How hard could they possibly be to put in?
  15. VTStang66

    rollbar/chassis stiffening

    Yeah I was definitely planning to weld it in no matter what I get. I guess I'll try to find a speed shop and see how much they want to do one. Does anybody have any pics of some cages installed in their fastbacks?
  16. VTStang66

    rollbar/chassis stiffening

    Hey everybody, long time no post. I have been busy with everything from school to work to dealing with all the little hangups on this 2000 Ranger I bought a month ago, but I'm finally ready to dive back into the '66 fastback. I've been itching to get to work on it. The car has a lot of new...
  17. VTStang66

    DO NOT ADJUST!! (floor jack)

    So I have this floor jack, 3.5 ton (I think) Craftsman. I had to drag it through a field to get my truck unstuck one day, and after that it didn't work quite right. It worked, but after I pumped the handle I had to wait a few seconds before it had pressure to pump it again. I figured maybe...
  18. VTStang66

    who has their battery in the trunk?

    While I have the car apart and the engine out, I'm thinking of spending the extra $75 for the kit to put the battery in the trunk. I know a lot of people have this kit; what are some advantages/drawbacks I should know about it? The weight distribution advantage is obvious. Right now I have...
  19. VTStang66

    B&M Ripper 5-Speed install????????

    It's not hard to get the trans down a couple inches, just take the mount loose and lower it with a jack. The engine will tilt back, so as somebody else already said make sure the fan doesn't hit the radiator. You might have to take the fan off too but it's just 4 bolts. If you're going to...
  20. VTStang66

    fixing stripped-out screw holes?

    I think I'm going to go with the paper clip method, since it sounds the easiest and simplest. Is there any reason I wouldn't want to do it that way? Do you think they would rattle?
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