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    Finally dyno'd and tuned...opinions?

    My car has been running like crap for years and as a result, I never drive it. Well I finally decided to get it tuned by Eric Laferriere in Johnston, RI and here are the results... blue line is initial, green is first tune, and I beleive red is with 2 more degrees timing. Also had...
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    Whats the smallest and safest tire I could put on a 20x10?

    check his sig...i bet they are for his Caddy. I would probably not go smaller than a 255, but you will need to check with the manufacturer of the tire. typically rim requirements are listed on their websites.
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    Panhard Bar install

    Try Eric Laferriere at Laferriere Racing in Johnston (I think), RI. 401-231-2012 he's a great guy to deal with
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    Stroker kits.....How do these work?

    you are a little mixed up on where the length of stroke is added... the stroker crank adds all of its length of stroke on the downstroke. it is not split between up and down. on a stock motor, your pistons will be coming all the way to the deck height. a stroker crank will simply draw the...
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    GAUGE in a cowl vent wiper cover fiberglass

    http://www.atomicperformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=288 check that out. the manufacturer makes several models depending on how amny gauges you want to use.
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    how can I tell that a lifter is stuck? i am ready to pull down the motor and look a tthem, but unless absolutely necessary, I'd prefer not to replace the whole set. any advice?
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    thanks for the input everyone but I already run 20W-50 Castrol Semi synthetic. at this point, i guess I'm most wondering if it really could be a stuck lifter...I am willing to tear off the heads and intake to check them, just want to see if it is really likely it.
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    Caster/Camber plate install question

    yeah, do the best alignment that you can at home and drive the car to the shop. just take it easy on the way there if the car feels a little wierd, but you'll be fine
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    no, not a throw out bearing, definitely and engine noise.
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    nah, this isn't valve train noise, this is a very distict, very loud, and very annoying tick. i apprecaite the responses. I think I have an extra set of header gaskets in the trunk. I think I may give replacing them a shot. Anything else?
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    i have looked around for the exhaust leak and, as I mentioned, had a pro look at it as well and I can't find a leak. One of the reasons why I'm leaning to an internal issue is because I have a mechanic's stethoscope and I can't pinpoint the issue to a header or valve cover, but i don't know if...
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    How much Oil?

    make sure you drain both front and rear plugs before you throw 5 quarts in, otherwise you'll overfill it by a decent amount.
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    Amazingly annoying tick...please help

    OK, I have an amazingly annoying tick emminating from my motor. it varies with speed and occurs at an interval that tells me that it is realted to just one cylinder. I had the valvetrain readjusted my a VERY skilled professional to no avail. things that come to mind now are pushrod too short...
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    subframe rust and rebuild

    looks like a great job and the result is probably much stronger than stock
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    eliminating center console

    my notch has manual mirrors. it will likely be tough finding the parts to convert one, but they are out there. however, it should not be difficult at all to relocate the mirror control, and personally, i would look around for a smaller, less obtrusive switch in a junkyard to change over to and...
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    Trying to figure out this exhaust

    Honestly, I wouldn't go through the trouble. Unless the cats are clogged, you will see minimal if any performance increase. the only real benefit will be sound.
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    Ok seriously... wtf?

    WD-40 is not a good lubricant. yes, it will free stuck parts, but it attracts dust and will wash right off. use a white lithium if you need a spray lubricant
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    How do I leave the line straight?

    as mentioned an anti rollbar, but you will also need to stiffen up the chassis to get it staying straight. through floor subframes and a cage/roll bar would greatly assist in this.
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    4cyl A/C fit on a 351W?

    anyone?
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    My first time at the track...

    i think you are taking your rear tires down way too far in pressure. with radial tires, you'll want to keep them up close to what you run normally, as when you under inflate them, you are just simply decreasing your contact patch. try a couple runs in the high 20's, low 30's. when you are...
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