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Forum: events 03-03-2021, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 561
Posted By mikep
yes. No clue, might camp, yadda.

yes. No clue, might camp, yadda.
Forum: performance & modifications 03-02-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By mikep
PM reply sent, I went that way last weekend, I'm...

PM reply sent, I went that way last weekend, I'm going again in 2 weeks. I will make a special run for gas money if needed. That would increase the bill for cores to $60. (it's 100 miles from my...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-28-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 569
Posted By mikep
I have some mid 80s struts i’m not using. If they...

I have some mid 80s struts i’m not using. If they are Bne-approved i can drop them off at his shop, you can pay me $40 for them.
Forum: website & board 02-18-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,607
Posted By mikep
All good info, but ymmv, pihb, yadda. Use...

All good info, but ymmv, pihb, yadda.
Use google for searching, add turbobricks to the search.
Welcome.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-18-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,472
Posted By mikep
Yes. Most plug-in electrics are burly. Battery,...

Yes. Most plug-in electrics are burly. Battery, YMMV. My snap-on 1/2" is a beast, even my ryobi 3/8 is not bad. My very old IR pneumatic is much weaker than the fresh one. I have not compared my old...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-16-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 749
Posted By mikep
https://yoshifab.com/store/235mm-clutch-and-flywhe...

https://yoshifab.com/store/235mm-clutch-and-flywheel-package.html
Forum: performance & modifications 02-15-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 824
Posted By mikep
It’s a torque thing. HP is torque times speed....

It’s a torque thing. HP is torque times speed. Boost spikes at low speed fo more damage, as well as hard detonating at low/mid speeds.
Forum: showroom 02-14-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By mikep
Beautiful. My first wagon was that color.

Beautiful. My first wagon was that color.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-14-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,455
Posted By mikep
They are both important. And i get things mixed...

They are both important. And i get things mixed up all the time. No worries, for sure!
Forum: performance & modifications 02-14-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,257
Posted By mikep
Sweeeet. Yeah, that new CNC machine is really...

Sweeeet.
Yeah, that new CNC machine is really something.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-12-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,455
Posted By mikep
You are mixing up 2 different things. Forged...

You are mixing up 2 different things.
Forged pistons grow more with heat (compared to cast), so they need more clearance at the top and at the skirt. We only care about the skirt when finishing the...
Forum: showroom 02-11-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,392
Posted By mikep
Way cool. I decided to keep the 6 disc changer...

Way cool.
I decided to keep the 6 disc changer in my 03 wrx and add a line level sub amp and a mini (home-brewed) bandpass box. I usually go for sealed, and still might. But I can build a bandpass...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-11-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
I guess there's a reason for this thread and the...

I guess there's a reason for this thread and the "cutting lowering springs" thread having the same number of views.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-10-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
You can add adjusters in rear (look closely at...

You can add adjusters in rear (look closely at the first post). But often we just do the math or follow a tried and true rate and length.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
My man Bne pulling that cash register lever like...

My man Bne pulling that cash register lever like a one-armed bandit.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,342
Posted By mikep
When I went from an 88 B230 with M cam to a B23...

When I went from an 88 B230 with M cam to a B23 (flat tops), it got better mileage. A cam was maybe a little better than B, but it was not a scientific test. Woodenpudden might remember better. I...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2021, 02:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
Those aren’t progressive. They look softer, since...

Those aren’t progressive. They look softer, since the overall diameter is large, same free coil count, similar wire size.
Side note, when i measure wire size i measure painted thickness i find a...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-08-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
I like the graphing that we were able to do in...

I like the graphing that we were able to do in the past for that reason. I am not able to do that now, so any checks i do are limited to my scale. If i get a load cell i can do a little better...
Forum: performance & modifications 02-07-2021, 07:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,716
Posted By mikep
I might be able to do some spring testing later...

I might be able to do some spring testing later this year. If so, i’ll contact OP to see if he still has them.
Forum: events 02-07-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
Man, we covered a range of topics. There was...

Man, we covered a range of topics.
There was even a (girl)!
Good times, people.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-05-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,390
Posted By mikep
9” sucks power due to the pinion angle, but is...

9” sucks power due to the pinion angle, but is good for many gear changes.
Dana 44 is similar to 8.8, and is in lots of IRS cars. Older corvettes, for example.
Forum: website & board 02-04-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 725
Posted By mikep
My keyboard is ready..

My keyboard is ready..
Forum: events 02-01-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
It's this week.

It's this week.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-01-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By mikep
I tried giving one away here, after a year I sent...

I tried giving one away here, after a year I sent it to the scrap yard. It had all sorts of go-fast stuff on it.
Forum: performance & modifications 02-01-2021, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,313
Posted By mikep
8-10" front, shorter for stock perches, longer...

8-10" front, shorter for stock perches, longer for coilover, and drop the sleeves.
11" for 5" Diameter rear. 13" in that range gives about 1" lower than stock. If you decide on 12" you might get...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-30-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,700
Posted By mikep
That and much better combustion chambers.

That and much better combustion chambers.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-29-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By mikep
It should be GM (saginaw) shaft size, i can...

It should be GM (saginaw) shaft size, i can measure.
I also have some old pumps, or you could post in Wanted.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-20-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,550
Posted By mikep
If so, that was the second block. A "builder" did...

If so, that was the second block. A "builder" did the first one, start to finish. That was the house on the left near the cul-de-sac, right? He had a roomie.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-20-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By mikep
Leave it low, add boost and fuel.

Leave it low, add boost and fuel.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-20-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,550
Posted By mikep
I can't find pics of his engine, but pics of the...

I can't find pics of his engine, but pics of the car are in this folder
https://pbase.com/mperry/cars_and_parts&page=all
Forum: performance & modifications 01-20-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,550
Posted By mikep
I would find another block for street 30psi. ...

I would find another block for street 30psi.

Rob Prince had someone build him an engine with block fill, and it was a sloppy job. I disassembled it, found 4-corner scuffing and the water pump hole...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-17-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,836
Posted By mikep
Carbs need tuning too, unless you get extremely...

Carbs need tuning too, unless you get extremely lucky.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-13-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,380
Posted By mikep
Early m46 has a better 1st. I had 3.73 and...

Early m46 has a better 1st.

I had 3.73 and m47. 1st was ridiculous.
Forum: events 01-11-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
Since Kenny hasn't answered, I will. You are...

Since Kenny hasn't answered, I will. You are welcome to try that link, and if it fails, start another thread for a different day (third sat?) and go for it with whatever platform you want.
When...
Forum: performance & modifications 01-09-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mikep
That base circle is small, for sure. What you...

That base circle is small, for sure.
What you are looking for is a lift graph. If you plot the lift at short duration intervals, you see a shape.

Search for "cam lift graph" in google, then...
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-08-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,830
Posted By mikep
Looking good.

Looking good.
Forum: maintenance & nonperformance 01-05-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,819
Posted By mikep
Sedan? Slow240 Aaron has a complete set of locks...

Sedan? Slow240 Aaron has a complete set of locks and keys for sale.
Forum: showroom 01-04-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,392
Posted By mikep
It's more likely the noise cancellation. It...

It's more likely the noise cancellation.
It took me a while to remember where I saw this.
https://www.installer.com/tech/index.php?page=aiming
Forum: events 01-03-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
Yep, zoom was good. I was at aaron’s house...

Yep, zoom was good. I was at aaron’s house (slow240) and john (vb242) was there. Sorry i had to get on the road. Good seeing kenny and swedbrick again.
Forum: events 01-01-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
I will be on the road. I’ll see if we can phone...

I will be on the road. I’ll see if we can phone in, stacey can hold it for me.
Forum: performance & modifications 01-01-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,350
Posted By mikep
278 sounds like gross (almost zero lift)...

278 sounds like gross (almost zero lift) duration. That calculator needs duration from .050” to .050” lift.
Forum: events 12-28-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
Oh, and Stacey will be here, so you can all meet...

Oh, and Stacey will be here, so you can all meet her. Which might break us up (me and stacey, and/or me and TBOT)
Forum: events 12-28-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 60,254
Posted By mikep
I can do zoom. Unlike meet, it doesn't stay on...

I can do zoom. Unlike meet, it doesn't stay on the loudest person who left the microphone on (and jump around when all are on). I think it also stays on the person who is hosting, while showing...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-25-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,631
Posted By mikep
Can you install a gauge to check pressure?

Can you install a gauge to check pressure?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By mikep
You can get a cheap line-repair kit with 3/8"...

You can get a cheap line-repair kit with 3/8" steel lines....
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By mikep
The filter is metal, with female threads and an...

The filter is metal, with female threads and an o-ring groove on each end. It will NOT allow water through.
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By mikep
I’m running a GM efi filter. 25164003 i think....

I’m running a GM efi filter.
25164003 i think. The machine shop made the o-ring ends for me.
AN style...
Forum: performance & modifications 12-24-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By mikep
https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/store/parts/pic...

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/store/parts/pics/wm_61782C91.png
Forum: performance & modifications 12-19-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,678
Posted By mikep
Are you running late calipers with 2 bolts, or...

Are you running late calipers with 2 bolts, or the caliper with a fixed top pin on the bracket?
Forum: performance & modifications 12-16-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,003
Posted By mikep
As metal passes the magnet, it induces current,...

As metal passes the magnet, it induces current, causing a spike. A hole causes an inverse (negative) current/voltage.
Just like an ignition coil will fire when wired backwards, it will fire the...
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