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Title: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on January 22, 2017, 03:36:19 PM

i guess i have a good problem,if there is such a thing.i have a 66 comet with a 433,cj heads,pi intake msd,holley,etc.my problem is i only have 1000 miles on this engine and its running great,couldnt be happier,but for xmas i got a set of bbm heads,rpm intake,coated super comps,hs rockers.its running so good right now and only 1000 miles on it i hate to tear it down.but i should be plenty happy when im done,if i do it.my other option is to buy a new block and stroker kit and just build a second engine for later or my next project,as a am looking for another comet or fairlane now. what to do?

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: blykins on January 22, 2017, 03:47:05 PM

What to do?

First introduce me to your Santa Claus.....wow.....what excellent Christmas presents.

Second, slap those parts on and let her eat.  It will be a huge transformation. 

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: Tommy-T on January 22, 2017, 04:10:30 PM

Oh yeah!

Put those parts on yer car today!

Then build yer stroker shortblock and put it in yer car next winter.

X2 on the primo Santa!

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: ericwevans on January 22, 2017, 04:12:52 PM

If but a second engine to build up, that way I could enjoy the car while I'm building the next engine.  That is actually what I am doing right now, building my next engine while driving the current one.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on January 22, 2017, 04:39:52 PM

thanks,thats just what i wanted to hear to get me started.im going to put that stuff on and let it eat hearty.the santa was me and my retirement present to myself after working 33 years in a glass factory

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: cjshaker on January 22, 2017, 06:27:53 PM

If your first engine is running that good, then I'd say build another. Different heads with totally different flow characteristics might not be the perfect combination for your current cam. Hard to say there. When I find a combination that works really well, I like to keep it.

But if you need a reason as to WHY you should build another engine....well, there's just no helping you. ;D

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on January 22, 2017, 07:26:02 PM

its my 4th fe in this comet over a 32 year period,i have speed pro pistons10.7 to 1,comp cam..243 at .050,850 dp,msd pro billet,int bal,etc.it should like those new heads,intake,headers and rockers.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: gregb on January 23, 2017, 12:26:20 PM

I'm with building another engine.  Even if it's going in the same car, you get to enjoy it without having to push it around while work is being performed or your waiting for parts.  I figured that out a while back.  No rushing involved, something out of the budget?  Now you have time to wait and you can still drive.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on January 23, 2017, 01:00:22 PM

i could put that stuff on it now and start a strokker shortblock and transfer everything to it when the time comes.i have been a big fe fan since i was about 11 when my dad bought a 63 1/2 galaxie with a 390 in it.he gave it to me when i was 17.i drove it a while till i found my 66 comet.my comet had a bad engine in it so i put the galaxie 390 in it .i was hooked.the thing is,i have been running these fe engines for 37 years but i have allways used stock iron heads.this is my first set of aftermarket alu heads and im wanting to give them a try.this engine i have now is the best running fe i have owned.its full of goodies from top to bottom but i just thought those cj iron heads and pi intake are holding everything back a bit

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: cjshaker on January 23, 2017, 01:15:19 PM

Funny thing about questions like this, your responses say what you really want to do. The CJ head/PI intake is a good combo, but the BBM/RPM combo would add some while using less total timing. Your responses tell the truth of the matter...put em on and let 'er rip ;D

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on January 23, 2017, 01:21:15 PM

i guess i will,but i think i will setup a incar cam and go for a ride and film a pass or two before i get started on it.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: unclewill on January 23, 2017, 07:55:56 PM

Same thing happened to me.  I "found" a bare pair of BBM heads and a '68 S.O. block for el cheapo while my newly completed 427 S.O. was running great.  What to do?  Build a 482 of course!
I'm getting ready to swap then sell the 427...

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on April 22, 2017, 08:10:59 PM

well,i got my new bbm heads rpm intake,coated headers,and hs rockers on.off went the cj heads,pi intake,rusty headers,and stock rockers.i am amazed at the sound of my new combo.well pleased,but for some reason my engine will turn off for no reason at any time or place.im afraid to go anywhere because of this.sometimes it wont start and sometimes it will fire right up.any ideas or comments on this problem.433,10.7 to 1 bbm heads,msd pro billet dist,box and coil,292 comp cam850 holley,etc. when it dies it dont sputter it dies like someone just turned the key off

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: cammerfe on April 22, 2017, 08:37:15 PM

Basic rule of thumb---'If it sputters, it's fuel. If it just quits, it's an electric problem'.

Good luck!

KS

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: preaction on April 22, 2017, 09:44:35 PM

Are the BBM's really that much better that the CJ;s ?

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: blykins on April 23, 2017, 06:41:18 AM

Quote from: preaction on April 22, 2017, 09:44:35 PM

Are the BBM's really that much better that the CJ;s ?

Yep.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: fryedaddy on April 23, 2017, 02:25:02 PM

update,after taking my switch apart,checked all the grounds,coil and box.i found the problem.i somehow got alot of moisture in my dist cap.even the little springs that set the advance were rusted bad.after cleaning everything up with q-tips and a little wd40,it fired right up and its never sounded better.i cant wait to get her out but its been raining for 4 days.my new headers are about 3 inches shorter than my old ones.i have an x pipe and 3 inch pipes out the back. im going to have to drive it open headers for about 5 or6 miles to the muffler shop to add a few inches of pipe between the header flange and my x pipe.

Title: Re: what to do
Post by: cammerfe on April 23, 2017, 04:19:16 PM

Sounds (pun intended) like fun to me!

KS