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  1. thumper460

    351 Windsor in a 67 Fairlane GTA?

    OK.. OK !! I didnt read all the grow more balls stuff... the 67 Fairlane GTA is worth MORE than Any engine swap out there.... sell the GTA, and ... buy a House?? Get a mistress... get hooked on dope!! In other words THAT car is worth MONEY!! But... The W will drop right in.. just use...
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    Smog Bump: How much to grind?

    :D cool!! Tpr
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    Valve Float / Valve Spring Question

    Change the springs and retainers... the Brocks have had issues with their springs.. Great heads, just spring issues. I have some drop in dual springs for your heads that will work great for the cam and 1.7's, and they will carry bigger lifts up to .600 if you decide to go bigger later...
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    Smog Bump: How much to grind?

    Remove ALL of it.. yes this is a pix of the E7's cause those are the heads I do... but cut it all out and make a straight shot back into the bowl!! floe is on the top of the port!! cool?? Just me................................... Thumper
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    When balancing a motor...

    But wait!! Thats not all..... " LOL I suggest that he tries to find the balancer and ask what he does.... MOST guys will make the balancer and flywheel a 28 oz then then remove or add on the crankshaft...... BUT!! there ARE diferent ways of balancing.. I would ask the balancer.. It is...
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    trick-flow heads

    12s??? the heads will ALLOW that and more... however the Edelbrocks you sold shold have you in the 12s also.. along with the GT40s you have ( had) The heads are no means the magic button to put you anywhere!! You might be slower, untill you get the heads and combo wired out!! Check p/v...
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    picking a cam for GT-40ps

    IT is your computer... that will dictate the camshaft!! They are hard to please!! Upgrade the springs on the P's befor you put them on the car... make sure your camshaft is for the 94-95 computers. The E cam will work along with the other mentioned... your choices are good!! Just...
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    When balancing a motor...

    YOU have to have the same front and back... 28 0z is the easyest and best for any stroker. the 50 0z is a harder balance when you have aftermarket parts... but do able!! IF you have a 28 oz balancer and a 50 oz flywheel, he will HAVE to make the flywheel into a 28 oz unit!! Flexplate for the...
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    Tristate Head?

    Those are the Aussie Pro Comp heads.. they are ok!! they have the raised intake runners, and a lot of guys are making a lot of power!! They are the Vic Jr. knock offs!! Only concern is the push rod alighnment... some times the guide plates need to be moded to keep the push rod right... but...
  10. thumper460

    4.6 help

    Actually we have seen over 50 HP with the PI head and intake interchange!! IT is the future on the SOHC 4.6!! IF you have a good manual, and mechincal knowhow, dont let all those chains fool you!! it is a easy process... IF you follow the mauals!!!! IT is easyer with the engine out... but...
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    anyone who has built a 4.6 please come in

    Doing the 4.6 isnt hard, just different!! IF you follow the manuals, you will have no issues. I suggest that you read the history and manuals your self... as there is a LOT of incorrect HYPE out there that seems to hold FEAR in the minds of the hobbest Builders!! For the best Alum blocks...
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    sleeper

    LOL.. maybe to the guy that wants 700 Boosted HP!! there are a LOT of 450-500 WHP boosted cars here on the GT40's..!! There was a friends 5.0 with ported GT40's and twin turbo ( E303 Camshaft) that runs in the high 9's!! Dont get hung up in the bigger is better, when it comes to boost.. yes...
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    time for new heads...help please?

    5spdgt... you fine.. I wasnt trying to dis anyheads... I , like you, was just put it out there!! Sorry if I sounded like a Delts Serria !! cool?? Tpr
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    time for new heads...help please?

    10.50's is cake on a turbo... and ported GT40 IRON HEADS!!!! Your heads are good!!! And this "smog leagle Bull ****!! ALL that means is the company spent the money to get a CARB number.. the heads arent going to fail the emissions... all the other stuff will!!!!! ME?? Keep the TF's, have...
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    Thumper E7s or GT40p?

    You Da man!! Fun Huh!! LOL Thanks Thumper
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    Thumper E7s or GT40p?

    Yep!! your right on!! the 4 valve per cylinder hemi head DOHC 4 cyl are scary, my 1.6 supercharged 4V SOHC will run 135 and do 14.50 qtr mile times !! and when I see the cars Tony G is putting out of his shop ( HP Performance ) 500 wheel HP in the new Mustangs, 400+ trucks.. blowers and...
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    THUMPER PORTED E7TE HEADS

    LOL.. yeah it was Rick in a yellow mustang , racing a red stang from SC. There was no ET's posted on pinks, it was deep into the low 11's on a 100 shot!! And yes there are ported GT40's.. runs low 12's N/A but gotta remember he is a bracket car and THAT is all the faster he NEEDs to run in...
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    Thumper E7s or GT40p?

    Getting the GT40s for 200-250 from the yard off an explore IS the future!! Then bolt them on your car and find out WHY the explore was there in the first place!! OK, take then to a shop!! Clean/ mag for cracks 30.00 / stock valve job $95.00/ valve seals 16-19.00/ spring shims for STOCK...
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    3.73 OR 4.10????????

    Come on!! WHY a gear?? for a quicker car..yes?? then how can you think that the 4.10s wont lower your MPG... come on!! The 4.10 WONT... but your driving WILL!! Get real here... !! cool?? Just me....................................... Thumper
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    331 w/ ported GT40s

    dyno.. COOL... set it up!! This is now going way off course... the 302 parts for 302 power, was what I was offended with.....!! That statement is wrong and mis-leading, that's all!! What is 302 power?? Yes IF you can get the power that the heads will support, the after market heads (...