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  1. plastic_cow

    ECC Pins? SD--->MAF

    Is there any way to make ECC Pins, or what can you use instead of pins? Or do you just tear them out of a junk yard lawn orniment?
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    Rocker Arms = Hopeless?

    Would it work if I got a conversion kit for the shaft?
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    Rocker Arms = Hopeless?

    Okay, so I've run into a bit of a problem, I got these heads (ford part #D70E-DA) and I can't seem to get rocker arms to fit 'em... I bought the compition cam's 1.6 3/8" rocker arms but when I put them on the mount (stud mounted) they slide all the way down to the bottom... on my 88 5.0 heads -...
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    Rockers: stud/pedistal mounting and more ?'s

    thanks for the help guys!
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    Rockers: stud/pedistal mounting and more ?'s

    So I got a decent pair of heads from a friend, machined, new seals & stems .015 over, valve springs are new, blah blah blah, got 'em cheap too... like $200 for both from a friend after he had the machine work done on them... problem is - they're stud mounted rockers, (late 70's/early 80's heads)...
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    Head gasket replacement + more ?'s

    If I'm doing these upgrades, should I think about a different fuel pump? I've read before that these upgrades could strain the stock pump... what size should I go with? I'm not looking at doing too many more performace upgrades than this... Do I need an fuel pressure regulator with a new...
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    Head gasket replacement + more ?'s

    Thanks a lot! I'm sure I'll be back on here sobbing in a few days! Thanks for the help!
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    Head gasket replacement + more ?'s

    Alright, I'm venturing to replace my head gasket (leaky) and I was going to put on a GT40 intake my neighbor had laying around (nice guy) What do I need to buy as far as gaskets? Oh, he had an intake spacer (1/2") would I need longer bolts when I bolt the heads back on? Are these the...
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    89 Firebird 2.8L Starter Wiring Problems

    Alright, I'm having problems wiring the starter selinoid in my mom's 89 2.8L Firebird and you guys have been awesome helping me out in the past with my stang... Does anyone know what wire hook up to the four posts on the selinoid? I have the black (ground) a red (power, I'd assume), then it...
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    Explorer Intake/Heads?

    Alright, once upon a time somebody recommended an Explorer Upper/Lower intake for my 5.0, and possible (the cheap way) snagging the heads out of that as well. Has anyone done this? What kind of improvment am I looking at in Pony Power? Also, does that effect the placement of the headers at...
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    Please look over configuration for car

    Thx for the help...
  12. plastic_cow

    Please look over configuration for car

    n/m answered above... back to scrap yard salvaging :D
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    Please look over configuration for car

    Such as? Cobra intakes are rated to 400 RWHP, if I remember correctly, which I often don't... but constructive criticism is welcome...
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    Please look over configuration for car

    Okay, I'm looking for 300HP, any estimates on this configuration: Cobra upper and lower intake, 24# injectors (do I need a bigger fuel pump? I should probably go with a adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator, right? Aeromotive good?) 70mm Throttle Body, 70mm EGR Spacer, 70mm Cobra MAF, Underdrive...
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    Aftermarket tach with light, general questions

    Also, would I have problems hooking one up to an MSD 6AL ignition? (I have no idea currently on how to install the tach, btw :D.. more research needed there, but I wanted an idea on price/location of recommend brands/types)
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    Aftermarket tach with light, general questions

    Alright, before I go out and drag (still months away... gotta get all new parts first) I wanna get an aftermarket tach, one with a shift light... while I will have my MSD ignition in the car, I don't want to have the car go all the way till the ignition cuts off the spark :nonono: so, my...
  17. plastic_cow

    20s on an 1991 lx

    Way to represent! :nice:
  18. plastic_cow

    Too much carb for my car?

    That engine looks pretty tight... :drool:
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    Low dyno numbers from a built 5.0...

    Gear ratio matters for HP? I've never heard that before (then again, I'm a newb... perminantly...)
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    Too much carb for my car?

    Okay, I'd have to thank Mr Y for helping me a million times, however, I must respectfully disagree on the carb, my buddy ran a '85 carbed with an Edle carb, and it ran kinda crappy... Please 408, keep the hating to a minimum... that man knows his ****
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