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    header clearance on GT40P head question- pics inside- please help!

    custom wire set with 90 degree boots will clear just fine. ive installed non P headers on P heads and only experienced 2 plugs a little close.
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    Engine trouble!

    it sounds like you mighta spun a bearing dude! if not actually spun yet will very soon if you keep driveing it. probably junk bottom end now, needing 2 be ground. if you can do the work yourself you could easily have it back on the road for under 5 bills. i order a lot of engine kits from...
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    Backfiring after MSD 6AL install...

    ive noticed something similar with mine, although my digital ignition is not the MSD version but the experience was the same. the amount of initial timeing my motor ran best with was less then before the installation of digital ignition, requireing my particular applications ignition curve 2 be...
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    HARMONIC BALANCER Questions? Mine spun.

    your 90 5.0 is the 50oz. as far as the best goes its a matter of preferance there. the fluidampr model is nice do 2 it controls harmonics via an encased silicone fluid sealed hub that controls engine harmonics more effectively then your conventional balancer. but it is still better 2 just pay...
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    QA1 coil over install

    probably your best bet is 2 actually contact manufacter customer service and ask them 2 fax or e-mail you a picture diagram, rather than this method. much nicer actually seeing it on picture in order of assembly. ive used this method a few times on used purchases.
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    Anyone use gapless rings?

    they are quite nice and have proved themselves 2 me 4 over 3 seasons at the track on and off the juice and my periodical compression checks have only shown 3to5 psi drop with serious juice levels since installed.
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    Engine trouble!

    me personally i would remove the heads after doing a compression check 2 see if the rings are still in decent shape giveing a decent reading hopeing cyl pressure is still within acceptable spec and inspecting pistons for damage and determineing wether i would just give it a minor...
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    Diablo Chips

    the holley pro-jections fuel maps are intended 2 be adjusted via a lap top computer giveing the tuner easily accesability custom features compared to the oem's limited chip method. it is a nice system that dosen't relie on factory computer useing some of the oem sensors functions for feedback...
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    Cam help

    going off what PAW had listed as ford raceings oem H.O. spec cam 204 int-204-exh dur @.050 .444 valve lift compareing 2 the E-303's 220 int 220 exh dur @.050 .498 valve lift, my cam program showed an average improvement 40HP & 26TQ theoretically depending on elevation, & other factors taken into...
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    [B]Which Roller Lifters to Use? [/B]

    in my opinion it boils down 2 a matter of preferance. im sure both are quality products but me personally i would go with the comp cams do to they specialize more in just valvetrain products and spend countless hours R&D'ing there products as compared 2 ford raceing products wide selection of...
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    Diablo Chips

    generally the chips offered are intended to work with factory computer 2 alter factory fuel maps makeing it more suitable for aftermarket cam profiles. with the aftermarket fuel injection system you have it really wouldnt be a benefit do to your fuel system haveing a stand alone program system...
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    QA1 coil over install

    on my coilover conversion, basically all the instructions refer 2 is establishing a reference point in ride height takeing measurements before removal and useing same referance point measurement on install. and then from there you can start at factory ride height and make small increment...
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    4 cylinder 5 speed pedal assembly

    the pedal assembly regardless of 4 or 8 cyl is the same, just check part#s with local ford dealer. your replaceing a body part wich carries same part# regardless of engine in corresponding years. ive used this method without ever haveing any problems several times.
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    Anyone use gapless rings?

    i read an article in one of my many subscriptions i get, were there was a dyno comparison done on gapped rings versus zero gap and if i can recollect they were good for 15+HP over conventional rings. and also the test rings used were file fit type on the gapped wich is even better quality over...
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    Engine trouble!

    the white smoke from the exhaust is more than likely a head gasket out, but the knock is more then likely not associated with the gasket. the combination of high mileage and overheating has more then likely damaged some bearings wich were more than likely loose from excessive high mileage from...
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    Computor chips?

    when going with very aggressive cam profiles with EFI, most people will install a chip to better take advantage of the cams added duration & lift with new more aggressive fuel maps over factory settings. true, most aftermarket cams will work with factory computer but factory fuel curves were...
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    Cam help

    heres a website, online-racer.com that offers very economically priced roller cams and they also can grind you a custom spec cam if wanted also. i was playing around on my cam profile tester and seen a 60+hp increase over the E303 with this part#RC6 JHR-RG although it wont be very computer...
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    HP/TQ from milling heads??

    little word of advice, check your P2V clearances........also if angle milled (most common) to decrease combustion volume, valve train geometry changes slightly, moveing valves from reliefs slightly increaseing chances of serious problems. valve reliefs on factory pistons were never intended for...
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    compression check showed 60psi in 2 cyl?

    if both cylinders showing the 60psi are side by side it could very well be bleeding pressure into the ajoining cylinder wich a friend of mine has encountered after he rebuilt the engine neglecting to have head surface checked 2 see if still within allowable warpage specs. as far as the blowby...
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    Help a mod motor guy build a beast

    if you take the time and are not in any hurry to complete your project you can browse the strips and find good used seasoned parts as i have (dart block) way below cost and various other items. but thats just me, i try 2 find high quality used parts before shelling major greens....4 new parts...