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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-06-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,009
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Power Steering Pump/Gearbox Ques..?

probably much more common in this place is the pump. it could be the hoses or it could be the pump too, mine still leaks ,but its the hoses on mine. Someday i'll get around to that. Just for testing...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
07-03-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 929
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: which rear springs iroc or rs

9 bolt rear ends are actually stronger though not by much and parts are extremely hard to find to the 9 bolts (and much pricier). my choice would be a 10 bolt of course.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-27-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 151,062
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: C4 Corvette rear suspension swap notes...

extremely impressive, very very cool. You just put on paper what is wasted on my generation, very few really have the talent to fabricate like that anymore (the aftermarket really has hindered...
Forum: TPI
02-17-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,929
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Need More Top End Power

for the amount of money you are trying to spend there is no possbile way you will make good power at 6000 rpm with tpi. (a modified tpi like some of the heavier modded setups on this forum are well...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
10-18-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: WTB 14014416 heads

i have a set of 416 casting heads dissassembled, roughly ported (pocket ported is best terminology i guess) The heads had 38k miles when pulled from the original engine, they will need hot tanked...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-19-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1
[OH] free 305
Views: 367
Posted By flaming-ford

free 305

i have a free 305 to a new home. Came out of a 1988 iroc-z, lg4 motor. Its a disassembled short block. Had 38k miles when pulled, i tore it down to swap cams and do a standard rebuild... All it...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-19-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 285
Posted By flaming-ford

msd 6al box

well i have a traditional msd 6al box for sale, looks like new included is all of the factory goody's and then some, also included is a 5,600 rpm rev chip, the original inner cardboard box and...
Forum: TPI
01-22-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,518
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: budget minor mods, ideas and help please!!!

just like any other rotational mass item on a car it's a nice upgrade to go lighter . just As your forza game said, it will help the engine rev slightly faster so forth.....

on the other hand i...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
01-17-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,332
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: my car just isnt that fast...

just my thoughts ,but keep in mind that if you plan to daily drive that car, it will be wrecked sooner or later, be it your doing or someone elses. After it's wrecked it will be worth at most up to a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-17-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: LS1 plastic fuel tank everything but pump

how much would that thing run me shipped to 43056?

i wouldn't mind switching out my old leaky rusted bastard. and relocating the evap cannister at the back haha.
Forum: TPI
01-16-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 1.7 RR on XR276HR or 280XFI?

i'm with you max. Personally i'd be surprised if you'd gain any more than 10 hp......
Forum: TPI
01-04-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,149
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Passed Smog - with help.

i like this idea, run a can of seafoam through the brake booster hose and take her back, thank me later......
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-26-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: ran with a bike last week

you do have to remember though, motorcycles are very very tune sensitive. When your working with less than a 1 liter motor and pushing almost 200 hp it's bound to be pretty picky to keep happy.........
Forum: TPI
12-25-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,190
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: My 305 TPI Dyno Number

i don't own a digital timing light so i'm not really sure of my total spark advance, but my base is set at 6* btdc as well.

i've done a lot just to get mine back in to a decent state of tune ,but...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2009, 01:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,190
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: My 305 TPI Dyno Number

very kool sir, yah we are pretty much in the same boat. mine runs richer than sin, although i don't have any data on that...... a previous owner installed 22 lb hour injectors and never tuned the...
Forum: TPI
12-24-2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,190
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: My 305 TPI Dyno Number

pretty neat setup, gives me something to look forward to i guess. We are almost dead on same mods currently, kinda funny actually.

i currently have 1.6 full rr's, airfoil, k&n filters, 2 pc...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-18-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,091
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: The Build Is ON! 305 to 406 swap!

looks good, glad you're getting it done so quick. not trying to be a buzz kill ,but don't you think that cam is extremely large for a stock set of heads? I think you would have been much happier with...
Forum: TPI
12-14-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Project stand alone + e85 with questions

definetly subscribing, i for one would love to know more about this setup.

cmon tuning and computer wizzes we need your help!!!1
Forum: TPI
12-14-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 778
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Guess My Flywheel HP and TQ

300 wheel hp with a mail in tune and tpi topping it max... probably 400ft lb though
Forum: TPI
12-14-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,544
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 305 Cam woes

personally i'd say forget about rockers, i mean don't get me wrong they are a great upgrade for the money ,but far from the best bang for your buck.... Gasket set will run you about 80 bucks for a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-13-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,760
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 400 sbc fouling plugs and smoking

wow sonix i really really feel ignorant for asking that ,but i do appreciate that post up.... I actually never knew of the heat line aspect about plugs........ thats a good tuning device. for us to...
Forum: TPI
12-13-2009, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,544
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 305 Cam woes

zanesville ohio, hell were almost neighbors, i live in newark ohio ,i'd stray away from the hot cam, the xr256 wouldn't be a terrible choice, i have a crane 2032 .452/.465 214/220 duration at .50 112...
Forum: Brakes
12-12-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,847
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Braking distance. MW Quote- 117FT

that distance i could consider beleivable... it's not that our cars can't stop well with factory brakes. It's mostly just what you consider well as.......

The main problem is the small rotor that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-12-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,760
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 400 sbc fouling plugs and smoking

this is a horribly stupid question i'm sure ,but what is the heat line your referring to sonix?

also blue smoke means burning oil ,but if your not sure that it's blue it may very well just be...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-12-2009, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 814
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: engine

i honestly don't care if your god himself doc stop ****ing with his sale........... your rediculous. His price may sound high to you doc ,but you surely aren't interested so why are you posting in...
Forum: Brakes
12-12-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: So last night my brakes decided to give up...

i agree with the above as well..... mine are pretty rough if you ask me....... i'll be either going with cadilac calipers and 13.4 inch rotors on mine or a c5 setup.... we'll c but, i know 1 thing...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2009, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 852
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: What is best fulid?

personally i'd run 75w90 mobil 1 synthetic ,but any 75w90 gear oil will do the trick.

as for additives i'm not sure if yours requires one ,but i know for a fact mobile 1 has the posi additive...
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-08-2009, 07:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,240
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Who has the fastest 305?

well what is the valve spacing then..... I've never heard of valves spaced that closely together to fit a 305 ..... is yours overbored? just trying to understand this fully lol.....
Forum: Organized Drag Racing and Autocross
12-07-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,240
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Who has the fastest 305?

what size valves are in those pro comp heads, didn't know they made anything compatible with the 3.736 bore.

from what i've saw they all seem to be 2.02/1.6 valved as a minimum, i'm confused and...
Forum: Power Adders
12-07-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: TBI 383

there is definetly a lot, more viable options than a turbocharger to make a tbi vehicle 250 hp........
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
12-07-2009, 12:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 32,020
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: G-force not standing behind there product.

wow this post has to be seriously embarassing for g-force as a vendor........

the original poster matched the exact combination that g-forces ratings were intended to include....... personally i...
Forum: Brakes
12-06-2009, 06:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: So last night my brakes decided to give up...

well personally if i buy a sport car i tend to drive it to, it's potential..... in other words it takes less than 10 seconds to get to 80mph and these cars are built from factory as a good handling...
Forum: Carburetors
12-05-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 28,356
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Can't get Air Gap intake to seal

Unbeleivable........ that realy sucks buddy hopefully you can find a way to correct this.

btw about the dizzy hole they are all angled like that, i'm sure you know this by now though.
Forum: Brakes
12-05-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 40
Important/Useful : Difficult of rotor install
Views: 31,349
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Difficult of rotor install

there must not be a whole lot of everyday technicians posting on this matter. no offense meant, all a++ info just not the standard easier way most of us have been taught.

the best trick of them...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-05-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 810
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: seaform need some help please

seafoam can make a big difference........ it's just a cheap upper intake cleaner. about 10$ for the can.
whoever hydro locked an engine off the tiny little bit of liquid you are suppose to be using...
Forum: TPI
12-05-2009, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 834
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Modifying 305 heads?

port your factory heads, install umbrella valve seals and new valve springs then call her a day ;).

that with adittion to a decent camshaft, headers and exhaust could easily net you 250 hp
Forum: TPI
12-05-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,849
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Trick Flow Specialties TFS-K315-465-450 - Trick Flow® 465 HP Super 23® Top-End En

imo 4.10 is to big of a gear for your setup........ i'd probably think twice about going 3.73s too .... tpi doesn't need steep gears because it runs out of steam very very early..... by the time your...
Forum: Brakes
12-04-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 570
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Brakes rating

well bigger is pretty much better with all things consistent, which as 1meanz said is pretty much impossible......

with the same friction coefficient pad and same line pressure, you are looking at...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-04-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,586
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Pics of your wheels

422467

422468

these are shelby torq thrust m's in chrome obviously. 17-8s

this gives you a better idea of the stance next to my buddies truck (still needs an inch or so knocked out of it to...
Forum: Brakes
12-04-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,107
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: So last night my brakes decided to give up...

stock brakes are simply inadequate for stopping a heavy car like this in a real world highspeed scenario as r-bob pointed out...

personally i wouldn't run anything less than a 12-13 in rotor in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-04-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,066
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Chevy's Best Heads For Performance!

i have a thread on this in the faq board that i started, you may want to look in to.
Forum: TPI
12-02-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,849
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Trick Flow Specialties TFS-K315-465-450 - Trick Flow® 465 HP Super 23® Top-End En

johnny that duration is higher than i would run with tpi, how modified is your tpi? (what base, what runners, how much porting)? I can pretty much gurantee you that if you don't have massive porting,...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
12-02-2009, 09:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,971
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: ran with a bike last week

you do have to remember that a newer 1000 cc bike makes about 190 hp..

so that's pretty crazy. i have a fz1 and i dont have to get on the throttle to rape 600cc bikes which with pro riders should...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-30-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Strengthen 10 bolt stock cover?

when you put the gear in, use a solid pinion spacer instead of a crush sleeve. you might also weld the axle tubes and build supports for the axle tubes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
11-29-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: bad things happen

sounds like maf sensor to me, unplug your maf and note the change.

did you check your fuel pressure with the engine under a load (pumps only sometime fail 100% all at once). In otherwords you may...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-29-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,115
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: Ball-joint replacement emergency; I don't know if I can drive!

it's a press fit ball joint..... you definetly need it pressed all the way in. I wouldn't drive it at all without it all the way in. they make a ball joint press thats designed to do this job. most...
Forum: Theoretical and Street Racing
11-29-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,005
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 2010 gt 500 Vs My 82 z28

you should invest in some wider rubber and then spray it, you won't lose on spray. Without the spray you are as good as dead imo.

buy a set of afr heads and you could change that thing into a...
Forum: FAQ Board
11-29-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,010
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 305 head availability

as long as your heads are side bolt valve covers they are the older 416 casting head most likely...... although i beleive 601s were of the same era and same old style bolt pattern..... only one way...
Forum: FAQ Board
11-28-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,010
Posted By flaming-ford

Re: 305 head availability

most definetly as i briefly mentioned those so far.... have tons more, i beleive rhs has 1.94/1.5 valved heads that could work on this combo as well... there are also 906 vortecs, i'm looking for...
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