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  1. 53BigDog

    Cams - Valve/Piston spacing

    I have a 97 GT naturally aspriated with PI Heads and I am planning putting in flat top head pistons with no relief valves inlets. I am trying to decided between Comp Cams XE268H (part # 102200) or XE270AH (part #102600). The major difference between these two cams are the valve lift. The...
  2. 53BigDog

    Good Machine Shop - Central (West) Florida

    Hey guys I am looking for a Good Machine Shop in the Tampa Bay area or central Florida area which I can get some good service and help at on my engine rebuild. I know the technical aspects of some things but need some assistance in preforming some of the actual tasks. Thanks!
  3. 53BigDog

    After 2 years, I'm Back in the Game! - Engine rebuild need help!

    Any help would be appreciated - Here's where I sit. 2.5 years ago 97GT went down with bad main engine bearing. Had minor power adders (U/D pullies, T/A, Mac Pro Chamber, Flowmaster Cat Back). I purchased PI Heads & BBK Short Tube Headers & .020 Flat Top (non-nothced) CP Pistons for the...
  4. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    Thanks man! that is great news!
  5. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    Ok so if I hear you correctly ModFever with correct timing both stock and stage I or II cams will have plenty of clearance with solid flat top pistons (no relief valves)
  6. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    This is why I love Stangnet! Thanks guys keep the suggestions and education coming! So besides VT and Comp what other cam companies live up to their name?
  7. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    I had to ask the same question in another post! no question is a dumb question!!!:nice:
  8. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    Hummmm that sucks monkey nuts. I found a great set of flat tops on ebay (w/o reliefs) and I bought them. I'm in the process of a lower end rebuild and a PI head swap. I am staying N/A and looking for a 10-11:1 compression (hence the flat tops). I was planning on going with Stage one cams...
  9. 53BigDog

    Do I need valve reliefs on Flat Top Pistons?

    I am going to be running a N/A 97 GT with a PI head swap and new forged internals. I wanted to use flat top pistons and was wondering if anyone knew if I needed valve reliefs on them or not.
  10. 53BigDog

    Cam Differences (Stage I & II)

    Where the cams any different for the 01+s?
  11. 53BigDog

    Cam Differences (Stage I & II)

    Awesome - Questions are getting answered! Thanks Guys. My plans are to stay N/A throw in flat pistons, port, polish, and multi-angle valve job my PI heads and then I have a p&p pelnum and p&p t/b. I figured some stage II cams, a cobra crank and some forged I beams would set me nice as I try...
  12. 53BigDog

    Cam Differences (Stage I & II)

    ok, need some clairfications on the actual difference between stage I & stage II. (i.e diffs between duration, opp range, etc) Some suggestions on brands and types would be great. I will be looking for daily drivability and longevitity.
  13. 53BigDog

    03 Cobra engine in a 97 GT?

    Not a clue but if I go through with it I will let you know
  14. 53BigDog

    03 Cobra engine in a 97 GT?

    awesme guys thanks. i already have a 3 inch cervinis hood. i hane the wiring harness and canget the computer too. i will def get a shop to do the install. thanks agin for the help so far and any more help would be great.
  15. 53BigDog

    03 Cobra engine in a 97 GT?

    Ok guys, will a 2003 Cobra Engine fit into a 97 gt with a simple engine swap? Will the trany match up, fuel lines, etc? Has anyone does this and what mods need to be made?
  16. 53BigDog

    N/A vs Blown

    Thanks that is great knowledge too. I am really an N/A kinda guy (along your track) but am looking to be convinced to spend the extra $$ on the blower.
  17. 53BigDog

    N/A vs Blown

    Yea, but 350-375 would be sweet!
  18. 53BigDog

    N/A vs Blown

    Very Good Point, thanks!
  19. 53BigDog

    N/A vs Blown

    Not toast at all, just in need of crank bearings (at least from what I can see with everything still assembled.) So techinically I can rebuild it dirt cheap and keep the stock motor as is. However since I have it out I am going to replace all rings, bearing, seals, anyways, I thought I...
  20. 53BigDog

    N/A vs Blown

    I am a weekend warrior at the race track but do use the car as a daily driver. I have the stock block and would like to reuse that and just build from there, forged internals etc. In my other post http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=604729 I mentioned where I am at. I have only run...
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