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    Do you need to prime the lifters before starting the engine...after H/C/I swap?

    It's not that the engine won't start. It probably will if you have let the lifters soak in some oil before assembly. However, plan on readjusting your roller rockers after a little idle time. That can be a bit of a pain after you have just taken the time to "button" everything up.
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    Lake wood bellhouseing, starter, longtubes....HELP!!

    I don't know if this helps or not, but there have been a few tech articles in MM&FF and 5.0 Mustang that have shown the mechanics taking a grinding wheel to the bellhousing flanges to create clearance for those long-tubes. I am running a FMS Hi-torque mini starter. It is a nice piece and...
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    lowering springs; specific vs. progressive

    Their names pretty much explain it all. Specific rate springs are designed to compress at the same rate, say 450 lbs/in. In otherwords, to compress that spring 1 inch, it would take 450 lbs of pressure. To compress it 2 inches, it would take 900 lbs of pressure, and so on. Progressive...
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    Kenne Bell Blowzilla and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. Compatible?

    I was on the Kenne Bell site www.kennebell.net looking at their Blowzilla SC for my engine. At any rate, they mention the use of the stock or Cobra intake. However, make no mention of compatability with aftermarket intakes, like mine. Was this just an oversight, or do folks actually have to...
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    '04 Cobra...Blower oil questions

    I did find some information on the Kenne Bell site regarding their "Blowzilla" supercharger. www.kennebell.net They are recommending a 12,000 mile change. That's a pretty cool site, BTW. Strap on a Blowzilla and gain an additional 300HP over the stock Eaton S/C combo. :nice:
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    400-425rwhp feasable?

    Assuming: 1. A well-balanced assembly to reduce vibrations/harmonics 2. You don't get too aggressive with your cylinder bore 3. It is designed for relatively low RPM duty 4. A great breathing head-intake system so that you can reduce the need for excessive blower PSI 5. You can...
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    '04 Cobra...Blower oil questions

    :rolleyes: Sorry for my ignorance here. Are these sealed units? I can't seem to find any info.
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    '04 Cobra...Blower oil questions

    1. How often do you change the blower oil? 2. What kind do you recommend? 3. How difficult is it to do yourself? My little brother has about 2700 miles on his '04 Cobra and is looking for any advice regarding this. Evidently, the owner's manual does not describe this procedure or make...
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    Opinion for N/A motor

    One thing one has to remember is that, generally, in order for a naturally aspirated engine to increase it's power, it often needs to increase the RPM significantly. I've got a roadrace combo, which has a relatively wide powerband, but I'm pushing 7000RPM to reach maximum power. I can drive it...
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    h/c/i question

    I'm going to suggest that you speak with Ed Curtis at FlowTech Induction (FTI). He's pretty well known for his knowledge of AFR and TFS combos. www.flowtechinduction.com
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    A bend lower control arm?

    Do a search on here regarding "lean" or "different ride height". There have been a few threads on this that I know of. Personally, I haven't had the issue with my car, but I do know that this is not uncommon. Perhaps you can find some information while searching the various threads on this site.
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    A bend lower control arm?

    There are some springs that sit asymmetrically. That said, one has to mount them so that the coils sit on the spring perch identically, driver's side and passenger side. If not, then it may lead to different ride heights. If you haven't done so, check this. You cannot bend the control arm...
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    How to set suspension for drag racing but still be good in the twisites.

    If there was a great "all around" suspension it would be a torque arm suspension. www.griggsracing.com or www.maximummotorsports.com Griggs Racing offers a complete drag racing suspension. Adjustable shock/struts are desireable so that the suspension can be tuned for the strip, street, and...
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    Ok...best suspension set-up from a roll?(un drag friendly?)

    Look at my signiture. The bottom line is that Ford designed the Mustang suspension geometry to create wheelspin in order to reduce drivetrain damage. The factory instant center is often in front of the bumper instead of at the center of gravity of the car (somewhere near the shifter handle)...
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    Could EGR and other emmissions being disconnected cause bad motor?

    There are several thousand modified and unmodified vehicles on the road and track without emissions equipment. I haven't had emissions on my engine for quite some time and it burns nice and clean. ECU5.0 is correct. You may have yourself a poorly built engine and I'd be looking to have it...
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    Where to buy Upgraded Springs For 185 AFR's(can't find them anywhere

    I get all of my AFR products factory direct. Call their tech line and they will send you the parts you need. Don't bother with anyone else when it comes to AFR parts.
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    Control arm BOLTS!!!!!! help

    There are times when all you can do is take a cutting wheel to them. I had to cut off all of my control arm bolts. They were too corroded. I even attached a 6 ft breaker bar and jumped on it. Oh yeah, they broke it loose...sheared the bolt in half, but the nut didn't budge. The main problem...
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    Computer tune

    A quality computer and dyno tune will run you around $500-700 and will likely give you the good manners and power you are seeking. That said, first try to raise the idle using a FMS idle air adjustment plate. Mine has a warm idle around 1000 RPM after computer and dyno tuning. It's OK...
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    How to clean up road rash on wheels?

    I'm not sure. Check with your local bodyshop. I'm sure they get vehicles in all the time with damaged wheels. I know that some Ford dealership bodyshops will have sources for restored/reconditioned factory wheels they use in order to keep their estimates down. I'd start there.
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    How to clean up road rash on wheels?

    I not sure how bad those "dings" are, but depending upon how much damage there is and how much material is removed in an attempt to repair it, the wheel balance may be effected and how the wheel is balanced once a tire is mounted. As you know, aluminum wheels are more sensitive to the effects...
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