Recent content by gzig5

Hey all, thanks for the great feedback. I feel pretty good about having a successful trip now. Will be reserving online and getting the insurance. I can't imagine that my daughters clothes, kitchen stuff, and misc small furniture will weigh more than a couple hundred pounds, shouldn't be any...

In a couple weeks I'll be driving to Waco, TX from Milwaukee to move my daughter back for the summer, since she has graduated from Baylor. Would love to fly down and drive her packed 2002 Honda CRV back but apparently that would be ten pounds of potatoes in a five pound bag, considering all the...

Fancy coatings on parts that aren’t to spec isn’t going to help. Much of the failures are due to incorrect profile on lifter faces and cam lobes so they end up not spinning. I’m sure there are some due to metallurgy but unless you’re running significant spring pressures, the exotic coatings and...

I agree that the failures are mechanical/thermal fatigue related, but I don't see any potential for a shear component. The major forces are acting on the z-axis of the bolt, not shear in the x-y axes. It's a moot point really. The fastening system isn't reliable enough and either didn't go...

What is the source of shear load on the bolt in an exhaust manifold application? Considering the bolt is torqued to spec into a through hole with about .020" radial clearance, there should be nearly no shear or sideways force on the bolt, it's all in tension, no? Any force coming back from...

If your gonna use the ld340 then mill the intake surface on the heads like they should have done originally, but don’t cut the intake. I doubt you’d find any advantage with the dual plane in that combo. I’d keep running the M1 in your shoes.

Have you established specifically on which ports and where the leaks are? There are several possible reasons for leaks and you can't fix anything until the cause is identified. Need to start with straight, flat surfaces on both parts at a minimum. I can't remember the brand, but there are...

I didn’t know these were a thing. Been grinding Allen keys off for decades. This looks like a nice option for most applications. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFL7M94?tag=fabo03-20

I guess I hadn't considered the actual length requirements because I don't have access to the parts. I can maybe look into that part of it. The ratios are 1.6 intake and 1.7 exhaust but that's just relative to the geometry of the specific rocker, not linear distances. Didn't want to bother...

This is a "what if" kind of question. I'm sure it isn't the best way to do it but I'm curious if it could be a way. I've happened upon a set of Jessel rockers that came off a set of SBC All Pro heads that have a decent asking price. The information I can find and from the seller indicate that...

Your pic didn't show up for me, but I think that is a Ford block in the video and the spider is an aftermarket piece from Comp cams. Process should be pretty much the same for a older Mopar block using the later factory parts though. But I doubt it is a straight drop in. You would need to...

Is everything there on the hardware to just bolt it all onto a rear end and have a functional system? If not, what is missing? Pic doesn't show much detail on what all is there for springs, bolts, clips, etc. I have an extra rear that has axles but nothing for backing plates and hubs that I'd...

I’ve got a set from ProMaxx. They are cast overseas but all the machining is done here in the states. Nice casting and good machining. They have an as cast and a larger CNC’d port available. Not quite as much flow as the TrickFlow but better than the speed master versions or Edelbrock. Priced...

If the filters aren’t restricting, that velocity stack style should make a little more hp than conventional design. Engine Masters tested a bunch of filters and did see a difference. No direct experience with that one though.

Probably not what you want to hear but I think I’d go with a TKX kit over the Passon 5spd. Too many horror stories about delivery and popping out of gear for something that costs that much, in my opinion. The 833 od kit doesnt trip my trigger much either. I’d do a standard four speed with a Gear...