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    Opinion please

    I recently blew a head gasket while at the track. I removed the heads, ported the exhaust chambers to match the headers better. I am also having a 3 angle valve job jone with some minor blending along with new higher rate springs. I know this was not the best option HP wise. I just don't...
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    Engine rebuild book

    I have a blown head gasket and am going to redo both just because. I am also going to do a few other things while I have it apart. I have never rebuilt torn that deep into the motor, but I am going to now. I intend to install a new cam, push rods, roller rockers, etc. The book I have for...
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    What are the best Head Gaskets

    What are the best you can buy? I am not sure that I want to O-Ring the heads and block so what do I buy?
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    C12 race gas

    What is a leak down test, and would it smoke like that with the gas alone?
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    C12 race gas

    What is the best way to know? I am going to do a commpression check today. I did one the other day just to learn how so I guess now is a good time to do it again.
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    C12 race gas

    due to the lead content would it still burn normal. Or does it smoke a little. The reason I ask is I ran some in my car last night at the track. I mixed in 1 gallon with about 7 allready in there, I sprayed a 150 shot on Autolite 23 plug, timing set at 8 deg and now my car is smoking (white)...
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    C12 race gas

    What is C12 race gas, and what would it do if I mixed some in with my reg gas while spraying nitrous?
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    Combo Question?

    Sorry , did not mean to be rude. Thanks for the good wishes. I really hate the beach when there is no water!
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    DIY upper and lower control arms

    What types of problem will the poly bushings cause? I took off my uppers and lowers and replaced the bushing with poly ones. I have have not noticed anything yet.
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    Combo Question?

    I have heard before that the 90 block had forged pistons. How do I know for sure? I do know that the biggest flaw in my motor is the heads, which I intend to replace. I just want to do everything all at once. 300-325 N/A rwhp is where I would like to be. with the ability to spray and not...
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    Combo Question?

    I am sure this is a matter of opinion, but here is what I need. :Word: I am getting ready to deploy for a while which will give me a chance to save some $$. When I return I am going to pull the motor out of my car and build it up. I need some advice, and proven combonations. I need...
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    Electric Fan

    The Proform is a piece of Sh@$. It does not cover enough of the radiator or come on when it is supposed to. The Mark VIII is much better. I had a Proform electric that I bough new. Tried multiple combinations. Now I have a Summit 2 row alum direct fit rad with the Mark VIII and it is stuck...
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    Would this work?

    Thanks for the info.
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    Would this work?

    Where is the best place to buy one? Everywhere I see they are $199. Anywhere cheaper?
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    Would this work?

    Daggar, So in order to make my Autometer AFR gauge as accurate as possible the LC-1 would be my best option. As I mentioned on my other thread I have a laptop so I don't think I need the LM-1. Would my Gauge then be mostly accurate to the eye. I am sure that the dataloging would be much...
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    Would this work?

    Could I buy a wideband O2 sensor (Bosch LSU4.2) and hook it up to my A/F gauge and make it work. I want a wideband before I bother to hook it up. Considering the LC-1 or LM-1, but looking for a cheap option for now so that the gauge will work accurately.
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    LC-1 Wideband

    I was just curious about the capabilities of the LC-1. I have a laptop, and a A/F gauge that I need to hook up so I am looking at my options without spending big $$$$$
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    LC-1 Wideband

    Does anyone on here have one of these? What all can you do with it?
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    Backfired while Spraying N20

    When you say that you can data log with it. Can you elaborate a little. I have a lap top so then I should be able to install the software and watch real time or what? More info please.
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    Backfired while Spraying N20

    Thanks for the info. Any thought on the 02 sender?