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  1. theosan

    Going for dyno tuning tomorrow...I have questions?

    I will be going in for a dyno tune tomorrow. Is there anything I should ask, look out for or do before the dyno. Thanks for any input. :nice:
  2. theosan

    Any tuner is Southern California?

    San Bernardino County.
  3. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    You are right about the increase in compression from the carbon...I think. But carbon buildup on the pistons actually creates hot spots that can cause the air/fuel mixture to pre-ignite. That may be cool on a go-karts but not on a car. :)
  4. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    New pistons, rings and crankshaft. I will post pictures later today.
  5. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    I got this advice from almost everybody I talk to......and since I hate hearing people tell me that they told me so, I had a shop rebuild the bottom end also. I'm glad I did, the pistons and rings where really worn, especially on the underside. The shop also painted my block :banana: The...
  6. theosan

    Any tuner is Southern California?

    Brother Performance don't dyno tune.
  7. theosan

    Any tuner is Southern California?

    Thanks guys. :nice:
  8. theosan

    Any tuner is Southern California?

    Hi All, Need to dyno tune my car...but I can't seem to find any tuner in Southern California. Are there any? Thanks
  9. theosan

    two 05 gt`s run at the track... [video]

    BlueSuperGoat and the other GTO owners, I commend you gentlemen on your civility and brilliant ambassadorship :nice: The '05 stang and the GTO are both very nice specimen of American automobile engineering. And to the two gentlement that ACTUALLY raced in the video. Great run!!! :nice:
  10. theosan

    Are Shorties worth it?

    Since you are doing the headswap and the heads are out, the only cost will be the price of the headers--which is not much. And yes there will be a noticeable difference, plus they weigh much less than the stock manifold...making the front end lighter. Now it may be a waste of money if you...
  11. theosan

    srtforums' users are MORONS!!!

    Ladies and gentlemen....I present the mature and sophisticated mustang forum guys :lol: :lol: Every car community has it's share of jerks...period.
  12. theosan

    ADVICE NEEDED: Need to put in new engine

    If anyone works for shop that sells motors please chime in with your advice. Also I need links to web sites where I may be able to buy a motor. Thanks.
  13. theosan

    Racing Stripes?? To do or not to do?

    They don't laught at me as I'm cruising because I will spray nitrous in their eyes :rlaugh: (Of course my car is as dead as a door nob right now, so they should be laughing :bang: ) But when she was alive....
  14. theosan

    ADVICE NEEDED: Need to put in new engine

    I tried to do the head swap but afterwards the engine wouldn't turn over. I thought that it was the starter so I had it flat bedded to a shop and the mechanic told me that my engine has locked up or seized (I don't really know what that means) especially since I can turn the crank by hand...
  15. theosan

    ADVICE NEEDED: Need to put in new engine

    Will a 98 engine work wthout replacing other parts? What about a 99 and above engine without replacing other parts? Thanks.
  16. theosan

    ADVICE NEEDED: Need to put in new engine

    Gentlemen, I need to install a new engine in my 97 GT 5-speed. I don't want to chage any electronics or transmission. Also, needs to remain street legal 1. What are my options for a complete drop in engine? 2. Can you recommend places to buy a complete engine 3. What would you do if you...
  17. theosan

    QUICK HELP: Timming Trigger Wheels

    Which side goes into the crankshaft first. The side with the bulge or the flat side? Thanks
  18. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    The new heads are on Swaping cooland cross over from old intake to new PI Intake Box of goodies New heads in the box New heads, chains, cam gears, crank gears and guides are on Thanks everyone for your advice and info :hail2: . The timing wasn't as much of a big deal as...
  19. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    Clean Pistons :banana: Thanks.
  20. theosan

    PICTURES: Having lots of fun doing the PI head swap

    Went down to Lowes and picked up some fine wire brush drill attachment. Works great to remove the carbon buildup. My piston top now looks like new. Thanks RysRed96GT :hail2: tomustang, did you see my question about timming? Any answers. Thanks.