Turbocharged 292 stroker!!!
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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How are you going to arrange oil return from the turbo? Nice work and...
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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If you look at my pic of the y-pipe you can see the oil drain will go...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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Make sure that the oil return is above the oil level in the pan and...
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charliemccraney
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14 Years Ago
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[i]CONGRATULATIONS[/i] on your engineering, fabrication efforts, and...
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NoShortcuts
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14 Years Ago
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Grhmmm... that is the turbine wheel in that last picture. Compressor...
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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We have the down pipe and filter built I will have more pics tomorrow....
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (11/10/2011)[/b][hr]We will bump the fuel pressure...
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LordMrFord
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14 Years Ago
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You will end up to buy at least 30 % larger fuel injectors :D. Current...
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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Simo, you remember when at dyno, we tried about 45-50 psi and then the...
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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Yes, but when I ran with Chevy TBI, injector normal pressure was 13...
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LordMrFord
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14 Years Ago
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Hutz.... is it running yet :). We are waiting....
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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Yeah, I want the info on this set-up. Total cost...? Dyno sheet...
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Apache
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14 Years Ago
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Its looking good Robi. You guys have been busy!
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John Mummert
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14 Years Ago
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Hey everyone we got it running friday and took it out for a little...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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Good work Hutz! Can't wait to see it roaring down the streets :w00t:....
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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Looks great in print! Where's the video? :P
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mctim64
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14 Years Ago
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Hey everyone did some more tuning and having issues with the hight...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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What will be the degrees in your new cam and what you have now? We are...
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Hollow Head
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14 Years Ago
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Isky will know a thing or two about cams and they will get you a cam...
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charliemccraney
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14 Years Ago
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Mild cams have low overlap, so it's better for turbo setup. You dont...
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LordMrFord
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14 Years Ago
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Unfortunately I don't have all the cam specs right now, he rattled off...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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any new updates?
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Apache
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14 Years Ago
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Not yet, I am still waiting for my cam from Isky. I have my 3,500 rpm...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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Hey everyone just wanted to update you on my project. Decided to redo...
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Hutz 292
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14 Years Ago
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I hope your cam shows up soon! An early Christmas present would be...
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grovedawg
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14 Years Ago
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Well my cam showed up today but we decided to wait because our dyno is...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Any news or updates?
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grovedawg
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13 Years Ago
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Dyno showed up late friday. I couldn't take it I pulled my engine and...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (1/30/2012)[/b][hr]Dyno showed up late friday. I...
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aussiebill
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13 Years Ago
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Hey everyone just giving an update on the truck. We got trained in on...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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We ran our Y with 32 deg total at dyno few years ago. Here is the link...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hollow Head (2/16/2012)[/b][hr]We ran our Y with 32 deg...
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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This engine was initially built naturally aspirated so my compression...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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I would not be running your engine at 10;1 with ANY boost ! Im no...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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Turns out the octane rating of E-85 is higher than you might think. RB...
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pegleg
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13 Years Ago
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Nowadays 11.1 is more than normal with boost and especially with E85....
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hollow Head (2/17/2012)[/b][hr]Nowadays 11.1 is more than...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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have you 'O' ringed this motor ?
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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I am not sure what O ring means. I am running a crank trigger for our...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hutzie.. I dont know the full extent of what has been done to your...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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Hutz, Keep up the good work. The only way to figure to it out and...
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suede57ford
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13 Years Ago
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Thanks guy right now I am just using fel-pro head gaskets because that...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Vern Schulman (? Sp) used to sell a set of laminated metal head...
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miker
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13 Years Ago
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I wish I had experience with boost, and injection. But I don't so I'm...
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grovedawg
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13 Years Ago
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I ordered my injectors today from moran motorsports they are 235 lb/hr...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Just wanted to let everyone know that I added some pics.
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Sweet! The gauges look great. I wish it was available when I was...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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Well today was supposed to be the day to find out what this y could...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hutz, do you have a boost sensing fuel regulator or what. If not, that...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I do have a regulator and my pressure is at 43psi key on engine off....
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (3/4/2012)[/b][hr]Are you guys still using that...
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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Yes, we are using that 8-point injection. Everything else will change...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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What kind of pistons are you thinking of using or what compression...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Very light forged SRP pistons and compression ratio close to stock...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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It looks pretty good until 3900 then something goes wacky. Have you...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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I am going to buy some different heads to lower my compression ratio....
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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We actually found a problem with my crank trigger setting in my...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Interesting... :). Your torque curve really begins from 4500 rpm? Is...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I started that run at high rpms because we needed some more tuning at...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Good progress! Pull out some video about cruising and the truck. Show...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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Indeed! That looks like about a 60ftlb improvement at 5000rpm....
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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Hey everyone we went on a cruise last night. A buddy of ours puts on...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Congrats Hutz!!!
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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[size="+4"]Congratulations!!![/size] ...
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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Thanks guys, I was still buzzing all day today. Here is a little...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Robi, glad to hear you're getting a handle on that beast. That's...
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John Mummert
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13 Years Ago
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A little more video of the ford. It's running pretty good now....
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Great Job! I have enjoyed watching your progress. Looks like you...
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suede57ford
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13 Years Ago
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I think it is time to go to Columbus now;). Good spirit!
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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That is sweet! Makes me want to just throw a turbo on mine right now!...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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I have done a little research on E85 since 110 race gas is going for...
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Glen Henderson
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13 Years Ago
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I have some experience running E85.. I would say that it's practcal...
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RB
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13 Years Ago
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Royce, What about the supposed corrosive effects. Is it...
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pegleg
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13 Years Ago
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Frank corrosive effects on aluminum are with Methanol.. Ethanol is...
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RB
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13 Years Ago
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[Engines really like this stuff Burns cool and clean.. And your race...
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pegleg
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13 Years Ago
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E85 is a great way to go. I had lots of detonation and dieseling...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Yes, you can, Frank :D. And if you don't, put about 50 % beer to your...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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Just talked to John Mummert today about some dished pistons. Hope he...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Just ordered different heads and valves today for my engine. I found...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Have your machinist be careful not to machine the pistons too much....
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pegleg
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13 Years Ago
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Consider O ringing the heads [or block] and use copper head gaskets as...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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What brand or company can I purchase copper head gaskets? I haven't...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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You will have to have them made.. Seppo has had some made but he is at...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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Copper head gaskets were advertised in YBM about a year or so ago....
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PF Arcand
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13 Years Ago
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http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic71011-3-1.aspx here is...
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glrbird
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13 Years Ago
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Wondering if the Hollow Heads could get some copper gaskets? John is...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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We can deliver plates for you. Just tell us how thick you want. Our...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I am not sure exactly what thickness I would need. I would guess...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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I got my pistons back from being milled down and put back in my...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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What a waste :D. Good pop ups milled to nothing! No, I hope that you...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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Robi, it looks like you need to check your deck clearance. That old...
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John Mummert
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13 Years Ago
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That was a piston from a previous misshap about a year ago:) John...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hey everyone got it fired up. Thanks for the heads John they really...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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I think you would defineately need a bigger fuel line, no point...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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Absolutely boost sensing fuel regulator. We have AN8 sized fuel lines...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I am running a return line right now but the guy at jegs recommended...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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My new fuel system showed up today!! I shouldn't run out of fuel now....
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Robi, lookin great! By my calc's your compression now should be...
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John Mummert
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13 Years Ago
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I bought a 20 gal fuel cell that we will mount underneath the truck...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hey everyone, I have been busy haven't had a lot of time to tune on...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Try an AR-32 Autolite plug They are very cold do not have a...
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RB
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13 Years Ago
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:D:D:D... Bent push rods seem to be common problem with turbocharged...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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6.04 thats really impresive i have friends that have run that in the...
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Twisted_Fate
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13 Years Ago
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Is that AR-32 autolite a 18mm or 14mm thread. I will run these BR7EF...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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It is an 18mm.. Summit carrys them... It is a very cold plug
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RB
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13 Years Ago
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Twisted Fate, you have to remember that current Y-block WR is 7.966 at...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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After two years of work and trial and error we are getting the results...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (7/27/2012)[/b][hr](someone told me that engine...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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I think you are correct in basic theory Charlie but there are examples...
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MoonShadow
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13 Years Ago
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HollowHead, While replying to Charlie I recalled a situation with...
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MoonShadow
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13 Years Ago
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Do you have a valve spring tester? May have an odd spring. After...
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jepito
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13 Years Ago
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You hollow heads said that bent push rods are common on boosted...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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It looks like those aftermarket rockers may have too big balls for...
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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Hutz, we really don't know for sure, but first problems were caused by...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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Any chance the cylinder was under pressure and hydraulic'd? Chuck
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MoonShadow
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13 Years Ago
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Moonshadow, that's what we consider as a reason too. And, someone has...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I am starting to think that John might be right about my problem with...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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I like your attitude, Hutz! Keep going :w00t:.
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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There is some good info about spark plugs and heat ranges here...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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Well I figured out my issue with my engine. I had valves sticking in...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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There is probably a lesson here for the guys running turbos and anyone...
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John Mummert
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13 Years Ago
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Intake and exhaust?
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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John's comment may well be the issue. We have new k-liners in our...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hollow Head (8/22/2012)[/b][hr]And as said, we lost couple...
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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What diameter are these push rods? - mechanical column strength is...
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GREENBIRD56
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13 Years Ago
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That's a good point. I will have to ask what they machined for...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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I will have some nice video to come soon. We built an engine in a 01...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Y-Guys......speaking of the WRX, Reed and I went to our local track 2...
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yehaabill
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]yehaabill (8/31/2012)[/b][hr]Y-Guys......speaking of the...
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Ted
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13 Years Ago
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Ted, boy your son really must have had a lot of weight in the trailer....
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pintoplumber
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13 Years Ago
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[quote][b]pintoplumber (9/6/2012)[/b][hr]Ted, boy your son really must...
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Ted
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13 Years Ago
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Hey guys had a question. My truck has been doing this for a while I...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hey guys just built a bracket for my turbo. When we built it we...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Good to hear you are still running ;). Just put 20 psi under the hood...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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I'm not knocking the potential of the WRX, I know they can be...
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charliemccraney
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13 Years Ago
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Charlie, We have a couple around here that run high 13's...
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pegleg
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13 Years Ago
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Well the race is postponed. His tubo took a dive. Now he is going to...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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What's it going to cost to have the flanges made? Considering trying...
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5d6fairlane
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13 Years Ago
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My copper gaskets were $85 but that included the setup fee. I believe...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Enjoy! We made a quick video for you before we started the new custom...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Hey everyone we are building a new turbo set up, a little more...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Well plans changed again. We ended up with a second turbo from a 06...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Looks like the pistons gonna have hard times.
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LordMrFord
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13 Years Ago
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We will let the boys ar Probe now what they can rate their pistons at...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Here are a few more pics. We have one runner on the right side done....
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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WoW! Now all you have to do is to turn that #2 compressor side 180...
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Hollow Head
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13 Years Ago
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No thats kooooll! I dont know how the head gaskets are going stand up...
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Talkwrench
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13 Years Ago
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Got both manifolds done and ready to send off to Jet Hot for ceramic...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Looks like a work of art. Good job guys.
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Ted
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13 Years Ago
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Jet Hot called and should have the manifolds and turbos coated by the...
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Hutz 292
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13 Years Ago
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Can't wait to see it myself. ;)
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mctim64
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13 Years Ago
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You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.
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Hoosier Hurricane
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12 Years Ago
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Here, in the continent of million Toyotas and Skodas, I can say nice...
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LordMrFord
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12 Years Ago
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I figured I could put some of my tax dollars to work for me for a...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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They finally showed up! Here are some pics....
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Lookin' so good so far! One serious build, have to say. Hutz, what are...
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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Blue felpro with 125 lb/ft of torque plus 90 degrees. ARP studs of...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (1/15/2013)[/b][hr]Blue felpro with [b]125 lb/ft of...
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Ted
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12 Years Ago
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It's not so much that you can't, as you have obviously found but going...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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It's coming together we have all the stainless pipe ordered for the...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Looks AWESOME, can't wait to see the dyno #'s.....valve adjustment...
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yehaabill
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12 Years Ago
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E85. We started building the exhaust it finally showed up. Will be...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well we made some progress. The exhaust showed up and some fittings....
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well we were able to make a few dyno runs. When we would get to about...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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That's some pretty serious power right there.
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Couple ideas.. As boost pressure goes up you may need to use a little...
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RB
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12 Years Ago
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Well talked to the guys at ngk and they suggested opening the gap....
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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What a motor. BOOM? you didn't blow it up? Hope not. Enjoy Jim
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Jim Rowe
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Jim Rowe (2/8/2013)[/b][hr]What a motor. BOOM? you didn't...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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It probably is the most for a street vehicle. I think Randy Gummelt...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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With a calculated 30% drivetrain loss we are at 787 crank hp.. It...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Here is the proof of the nasty runs. Me and the guys are stoked right...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Just want to give a special thanks to John Mummert for all the help,...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Are you going to play in the mud with it? Awesome horsepower! Chuck
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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No. Even though it has mud tires it is a street vehicle. It's most...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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We have such a wide span of users here. Some are stock or modified...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I have seen a lot of mud trucks around here in ND. I would not want to...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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And another camp heard from. Didn't think about pulling. Make sure you...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Those are pretty awesome numbers. Congrats!
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LordMrFord
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12 Years Ago
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Hutz292, would you be up for a phone call from Jerry Christenson? He...
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RB
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12 Years Ago
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Absolutely my shop number is 701-734-6011. Call anytime from 7:30 to...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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You have to bring the truck to Columbus, Ohio Labor day weekend! We...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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So i took the truck out on the dry roads today and wow. Next on the...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Hutz, congrats! We all knew you will do that someday and now you did....
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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I think they do a burnout contest. You could do a 4wd burnout. That...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Sweet! Sounds like you might be needing more than ladder bars,...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Maybe some drag slicks!
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I was thinking reinforcing the chassis, but yeah, slicks eventually.
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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On all 4 wheels! Shades of Tommy Ivo. Chuck
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Yeah we were talking this morning and we are going to do some frame...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I haven't owned one of the truck for a few years, but aren't the cross...
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12 Years Ago
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Any riveted frame member should be welded it should make an apparent...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I have the drive shaft loop on and we are gonna build the traction...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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How about just adding traction masters or similar build ups? Like...
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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Ya we seen those and they would work but we are kinda going for a...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I think you are going too find the weak link, if you can get that...
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Glen Henderson
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12 Years Ago
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I don't know about Southern trucks, hopefully it's a good rust free...
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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Well the frame is completely rust free but we were out driving it...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Off in a different direction then. I have seen some really storming...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Or then just buy a decent frame for it and shock the chevy guys some...
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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I have one of those trucks that is a 64. It is a 223 SIX with 3 on the...
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bird55
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12 Years Ago
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:w00t:The two wheel deal might work. I'd love to see it in a...
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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It wouldn't take much to covert to two wheel drive. I would leave my...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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It's not impossible to do!...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Lower it and leave it 4wd. That would be different.
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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That's what we are planning now. Going to drop the truck as much as...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I love those torque numbers, that's diesel territory.
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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Those numbers are pretty consistant for a new engine that isn't totaly...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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An orginal four wheel drive slick in that condition is worth quite a...
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Glen Henderson
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12 Years Ago
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Something you may want to do is to head over to slick60s.com and find...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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A short article...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Nice article. I do believe we have their attention now! :) Chuck
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I like that article. Don't worry we aren't done with old ford yet...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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As someone already mentioned you are going to find some weak links...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I already installed the rear loop and need one for the front yet. The...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Check the frame for torsional twist. I'd also search the web for...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Well we have made some progress on our lowering project. We decided...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Ladder bars look great! And is is wild the way the spring mount worked...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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You sure those 305s are going to work? On a 2 wheel drive, with the...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Not too worried about the steering I have been driving this truck for...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I'm curious to hear if those tig welded cross member welds fatigue...
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bird55
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12 Years Ago
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Well we have the wheels on and the shackles done. I am liking the...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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By the way we did have to do some slight custom tubbing on the rear...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Oh, I didn't realize how high it would be after being lowered. Tire...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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We decided to hit it hard today....
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Definate improvement. You will need to paint little gm scrub logo's on...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Took a few more pics for you. I decided to paint the interior also. I...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Wow, looking great. What a sleeper you've built, you are going to...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Well we got the injectors back and it is a good thing that we sent...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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wow.
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Hutz While you are waiting for better weather, you should write an...
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glrbird
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12 Years Ago
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We let everything cool off and some friends showed up and had to make...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Geez would you guys quit! Shooting for 1K? Chuck :cool:
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I knew I felt the earth move this afternoon
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RB
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12 Years Ago
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We have some new video coming soon. We decided to stop cranking up the...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (3/2/2013)[/b][hr]We have some new video coming...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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He is working on the video. He bought a new go pro and is having...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Radio/Stereo!!!! You've got that Y-BLOCK music under the...
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yehaabill
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone got my carpet today so I began installing it and my...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Your truck is really looking good. I think we have all had the drill...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone I have some not so good news! Don't worry my engine is...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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That sucks. But everyone is ok and the damage doesn't look bad. You...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Ya we are ok and in the end it is just metal that can be reshaped and...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Glad everyone's OK. Apparently the engine can stand the WOT for...
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bird55
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12 Years Ago
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It was at full power for about thirty seconds so I think it can handle...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Sorry to hear you. Btw. also sorry to bother you in moment of...
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LordMrFord
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12 Years Ago
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Very sorry to hear about the damage but the "ride" is one you will...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Thanks for all the positive feed back it has been difficult to realize...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Maybe one of those tiny Ford Rangers would be a spot for the engine....
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Well this 99 F150 2wd is a light truck and will handle my dyno trailer...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (3/24/2013)[/b][hr]If I remember I am running...
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LordMrFord
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12 Years Ago
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Did you ever see the 56 Ford nose kit that was around for the newer...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Hutz, when I first got your message, I thought it would be even worse....
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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Don't worry we won't go that crazy. The 99 F150 is a great looking...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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One of the great benefits of farm life there always seems to be a few...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone we are making some progress on the new build. I will...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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You are crossing over into gasser or altered country with that engine....
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (3/28/2013)[/b] I noticed that one of my axle seals...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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I will admitted I did not plan on making this much power when I put it...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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What a pleasent supprise, to start a project and pour your knowledge...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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On my 57 I had to re-enforce the original spring pads as well. I wound...
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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Here is what a twin turbocharged Y-block does to a Moser 31 spline...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I like the fuel pump block off. Mine doubles as a fuel line bracket...
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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Eeehh... really don't get the point with that fuel pump block off /...
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Hollow Head
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12 Years Ago
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The feed oil comes from the oil port back by the oil filter. The...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Got some updated pics from the project. Nice front view of the setup...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well I have my computers wired in and my differential is supposed to...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone haven't posted for a while I have my diff installed but...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone just thought I would post a pic of my dad's 68 Torino....
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well we the screaming y-block for the first time in its new home. We...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Looking good, again. I'll bet this time there will be a lot of...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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We already solved the throttlee issue and I installed a big kill...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Hey everyone have some great news. The Y is back on the road, have...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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YnotYbk....
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yehaabill
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12 Years Ago
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SCRBKILR, Y-NOTA-Y, FAST-Y, ETC. ETC. Chuck
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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TWNDRYR
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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2 TURBO Y
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glrbird
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12 Years Ago
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I would think something like AWSHI$ would pay homage to the old truck...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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SLEEPY
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charliemccraney
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12 Years Ago
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All good. I will take a pic of the plates I go with. Don't worry I...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Friend of mine here in New Hampshire had a vanity plate of 3MTA3. We...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Well I made my first trip to town and back and the Y ran great. I...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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How did you run all the instruments etc. without the computer?
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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Right now I don't have any gauges but the factory fuel and volt gauge...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Is there really a Y-Block under all those hair dryers and tubes! You...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I recently found a speedometer from Speedhut. Its a GPS unit! Works...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I'll bet someone makes an electric sending unit for the speedo, the...
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pegleg
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12 Years Ago
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Hey, Chuck. Good info. Wouldn't it be neat if they could make a unit...
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The Master Cylinder
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12 Years Ago
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Sorry, didn't think about it. Here is the link to their GPS gauges. I...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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Chuck, I was talking about I should put in the link to the 2 1/16"...
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The Master Cylinder
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12 Years Ago
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Not really hijacked. He did mention a speedometer problem. I had one...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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I see AutoMeter has a GPS Speedo also if anyone is interested. Auto...
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The Master Cylinder
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12 Years Ago
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Well the kids and I got the hose out the other day and washed up the...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Wow! Talk about a serious street sleeper. I pity the fool that takes...
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MoonShadow
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12 Years Ago
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This is a switch. A late model vehicle with an older engine...
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Ted
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12 Years Ago
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Where's the Y-Block emblems?
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LordMrFord
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12 Years Ago
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...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Wow, that is different, a real twist on things. Down to 19lbs boost,...
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ian57tbird
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12 Years Ago
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Actually we are still at 24 lbs of boost. I figured what the heck,...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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You mentioned about problems with your module overheating. It looks...
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ian57tbird
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12 Years Ago
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You are right, the shield did not initially work. I have since...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (8/8/2013)[/b][hr]You are right, the shield did not...
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lyonroad
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12 Years Ago
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I applied it to the shield and I used the silver tape.
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Thanks.
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lyonroad
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12 Years Ago
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Very nice! Why did you switch to 91 octane gas? How do you keep...
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STX
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12 Years Ago
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I was wondering the same thing. Why did you switch to 91?
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ian57tbird
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12 Years Ago
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I switched back to 91 because so many stations around here are pulling...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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A suggestion re the 245 degrees your engine is seeing under heavy...
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PF Arcand
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12 Years Ago
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I would always let it cool down to around 212 before I would shut it...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well made it back from another dyno show with the y-block with no...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well I ordered some vent loovers for my hood to try and remove some...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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I saw your new truck at the Minot Magic. That is a pretty sweet...
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jercaschef100
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12 Years Ago
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Well I am pumped up, we got the new cooling system done with electric...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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[quote][b]Hutz 292 (11/1/2013)[/b][hr]plus the engine is bolted solid...
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jrw429
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11 Years Ago
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Chris decided to decorate my coffee cup so I would know which one was...
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Hutz 292
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12 Years Ago
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Well everyone just checking in its been a long winter and it is...
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Hutz 292
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11 Years Ago
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Thought I would just repost my old video. Putting on together with...
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Hutz 292
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11 Years Ago
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Great video Robi, 721 rwhp !! (and great Aussie band theme music)
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slick56
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11 Years Ago
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I'd love to see the faces when people figure out you are running a...
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MoonShadow
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11 Years Ago
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I am planning on making it to one of these y-block gatherings. That...
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Hutz 292
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11 Years Ago
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Man time has flown. I just reread the article on the Y-Block forum....
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MoonShadow
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10 Years Ago
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