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    Timing Question

    My brother showed up today and we found TDC. It was very obvious while turning over the motor with him turning it over, set the distributer rotor to #1, fired it up and set the timing. It runs better than before. Thanks for the help!
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    Car Should Do 11's But Wont?

    What tire pressure do you run?
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    Car Should Do 11's But Wont?

    My combo is not quite as extensive as yours. See sig for details. I also have FMS lowering springs with KYB sport shocks, with all poly bushings. I removed the swaybar and put the battery in the back. This made a difference, but my biggest suggestion is what you already know. Zero weight...
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    Timing Question

    I tried this, and cannot seem to tell:bang: . Anyone got any ideas? I have it all put together, and am very gunshy about firing it up. After all the work I did I don't want to F@#! it up. I really want to be sure I am close before I start it and attempt to set the timing. I definitely have...
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    Timing Question

    I thought the number 1 piston was the passenger front. I understand that one needs to be at TDC, but how do I determine that, and then what? I have a timing light and I know how to set it normally.
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    Timing Question

    I recently removed the heads off my car due to a blown head gasket. During the install I rotated the crank in order to install the rockers. I am not sure if it is at TDC and I am certain that it is not in the same posion that it was when I removed the distributer. What is my best cours of...
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    Yet another Tire?

    I also run 225's on the front with 245's on the back, stock ponys, fit great
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    Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

    What is the difference between the assembly lube and the thread sealer? I would like some tips for installing the studs in the block. How to not F&%$ it up would be nice.
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    Will a T5 tranny from a 4 cylinder be Ok for a few months?

    I would not put that in my car. You say that you will baby it, but me, I could not resist, and the first time you do....you're done. I bought my V8 T5 from a guy for $75 and paid another friend of mine that works for ford 250 to rebuild it..no problems so far. Put the effort it findind a used...
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    Opinion please

    How would the set-up react to 1.7 roller rockers, B303 Cam with the stock pushrods(they seem to be fine)?
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    Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

    That is kinda what I thought. Thanks for the info. Stud kit it is then.
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    Opinion please

    I saw that FRPP has a 1.7 set. I cannot remember the difference in the way they mount. Are the stock ones pedestal mount? and did they fit under the stock valve covers?
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    Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

    I am going to atleast get the head bolts. Thinking of the stud kit?
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    Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

    Also what do you think of buying the head stud kit? I know it makes it easier to reinstall them. Is there any other advantage?
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    Reinstalling heads...ARP bolts worth it?

    Reinstalling heads after blown head gasket. Should I reuse stock bolts or spring for the ARP's?
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    Opinion please

    Also would I have to change my valve covers or pushrods?
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    Opinion please

    Any particular brand/line of rockers? I am not so much name brand faithful. I want good for the money.
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    Opinion please

    So I guess there are no opinions on this?
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    Injector size?

    How much?
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    Injector size?

    Stock block CAI Exhaust Ported heads Mild cam Spray 150 wet shot 155lph fuel pump I have the mot apart considering putting 24lb injectors on with a calibrated MAS. Would this be right? Future plans include AFR 165's, new upper/lower (These will be a while)