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    Starter Madness

    stewart it has been done! sleeper can we resurrect that thread "starter craziness" Dano grabbed every starter he had and measured the nose cone depth and determined the longer nose was needed. Others with original equipment have no problems but once you get that rebuilt lifetime from...
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    need a balancer

    I have checked and checked everything else the timing is off because of the marks. I don't know if they moved or if they were ever in the right spot to begin with. So the question is should I stay with the existing balancer just remark TDC or replace the assembly 70.00 to 250 bux depending...
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    Piston choices

    What about a setup that opens and closes the valves also-- wouldn't need to worry about spring pressure then. maybe even an electronic setup with solenoids.???
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    new color for the ii

    I freaking love it :nice: ---my first love was an 80 merc capri: It was yellow too who is your virtual painter? what program do you use and how long did it take? ps love them red tail lights
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    Gaskets for fuel tank, where to get?

    The hole where the fuel goes in is pretty substantial cause the metal pipe comes out and you can gain access to the inside with out messing with the sender.
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    new color for the ii

    Nice work but remove the stripes off of the front clip and the top part of the bumper It kinda rounds off the nose to much like a starsky and hutch car.
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    Cobra II Clone

    Swapping parts for functionality is acceptable. But swapping vin # and buck tags to show originality is unethical and probably illegal :nonono:
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    Piston choices

    Thanks thats the reassurance I was looking for. I'm running flat tops w/reliefs combined with 58 cc heads and a 272 duration cam I have between 150-160 psi per cyl in Illinois (pretty flat here)
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    I hate tires (burn out vids)

    AOL :notnice: Dialup :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: :bang: Get the broadband you won't want to go back :spot: :spot:
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    GAS MILEAGE (epa) QUESTION...

    I pulled 19 Mpg in stock trim (towing my 80 merc capri) cross country w/ 100k on the motor.
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    Stroker question

    I read an article a few years ago about r/s ratios. It gave ideas of using modified chevy or chrysler rods and a special trw piston. I'll dig for it. How available are 289 blocks and cranks anymore? Would it be possible to put a 289 crank in a cutdown (decked 302 block) with the long...
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    Stroker question

    What no power :bs:
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    Piston choices

    What kind of cylinder pressure are you looking at with 10:1 -- I remember reading something like atmospheric pressure is 14.7 at sea level hence 14.7 x 10 = 147 psi ?????????? flame on
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    I hate tires (burn out vids)

    I was tryin to help out haveII I have an old vhs camcorder I'm thinking about pitching ps check your PM want to try some editing myself not just II stuff (you know Kids @ disney for grandparents ) --need your help thanks
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    I hate tires (burn out vids)

    all you need is an old video camera and a capture card or a RCA to USB converter
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    I hate tires (burn out vids)

    Ignore the trolls last guy that typed I agree to everything Got Banned!
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    It's my turn exhaust sounds

    Thank for all the comments It makes it all worth while. I have been inspired by all you guys and gals to post this; Once I get my base driving privileges back (to many T's on base lose it for 6 mos) :bang: I'll try to get the burnout shots you so deserve. here are the specs custom 2...
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    need a balancer

    How can the thing sound so good yet run so bad Here is a video of revv'n my exhaust on my cobra exhaust video Here is just the audio exhaust mp3
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    It's my turn exhaust sounds

    Here is a video of revv'n my exhaust on my cobra exhaust video Here is just the audio exhaust mp3