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FE Technical Forum / Re: #13001 Intake adaptors
« on: September 03, 2026, 08:07:25 PM »
The adapter is a 13012 that has not been opened up to fit anything as yet. Yes, it is for sale. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: #13001 Intake adaptors
« on: September 03, 2026, 01:47:23 PM »
Bob, I have one of those already cut and been on the dyno. I don't need it. Cheap. Joe-JDC
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Porting of FE heads and intake manifolds
« on: July 31, 2026, 08:53:19 PM »
I would like to let folks know that I am still getting requests for hand porting work from several sources asking for special combinations and information on who is out there that will actually port an iron head, or new aluminum heads and manifolds. I wonder if it would be possible for a line item that would list specific shops or individuals that are still operating machine shops or porting shops that would answer the need for FE hand/CNC porting? I know there are several folks here that perform gasket matching, hand porting, and sell performance parts, but no one specifically says that they actually accept porting jobs. I could still stay busy 6 days a week with the requests, but I am 80 years old and have developed arthritis in my left hand that is getting to the point it is difficult to lift iron heads and turn them over as necessary for porting and do a professional job. Jay is this a possibility for a section for services strictly for FE porting or machine work? Do you the FE guys think it is needed? I hate to keep turning folks down, especially those who have been customers in the past without a recommendation for someone who does quality work at a reasonable price. Location, state, services available, and contact information would be a bonus or is this a can of worms? Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Distributor Gear For My Comp Roller Cam
« on: July 22, 2026, 11:53:36 AM »
If you take a fine file and drag it across the barrel of the distributor gear, a sintered iron/iron gear will mark. A hardened steel gear will not leave witness marks. That has been used for determining compatibility since the first HO roller camshafts came and folks started installing carbs and manifolds with different distributors. Try it and you can tell the differences. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Weird crap in my carb...
« on: July 18, 2026, 09:44:45 AM »
I put Stabil in one of my Mustang GTs gas tank because I knew it would be sitting for a couple of months. When I went to start the car to move it, it would not start. I opened the gas fill cap and the gas tube was rusted all the way to the tank. The fuel was a gel, and the fuel pump had to be replaced. Never again! No Stabil for me. Joe-JDC
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Private Classifieds / Re: wtb 390 duel plane aluminum intake
« on: July 16, 2026, 08:20:18 PM »
Well, I do still have the Performer390 that is ported and is new as mentioned above. If you want something cheaper, good luck. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Port matching a Street Dominator
« on: July 14, 2026, 01:45:27 PM »
Chris, here is a picture of the corners first and then the walls. Joe-JDC
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: WTB: Factory Ford 351C Intake, D1ZX-9425-FA
« on: July 11, 2026, 12:54:27 PM »
Thanks, just found one for $1500.00 used. Not for the weak of heart. Joe-JDC
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: WTB: Factory Ford 351C Intake, D1ZX-9425-FA
« on: July 11, 2026, 12:03:31 PM »
D1ZX-9425-DA Pantera intakes made by Blue Thunder available for $782.00 plus shipping on Ebay. No D1ZX-FA comes up. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Street Dominator or Blue Thunder dual plane for this 462 ?
« on: July 09, 2026, 08:45:40 PM »
From an airflow standpoint, there is no comparison between them if they are as cast or close to that. If they have been gasket matched, the Blue Thunder is by far the best. The Street Dominator intake manifold in Jay's Intake Comparison tests that did so well was my ported version that flowed nearly 360cfm average. I still have that intake manifold. It supported 638hp IIRC, and 604lb/ft. A BT intake will flow 340+ out of the box or close to it. A well ported BT will average 400 cfm and support most any head out there on a street style engine.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Rocker arm to shaft clearance spec ???
« on: July 07, 2026, 09:26:58 PM »
Actually, the heading for this is FE Technical Forum: Not a place for "word salad" theories. Simple facts, correct answers, and proven experience is what has made this forum the place to come to for answers. Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Rocker arm to shaft clearance spec ???
« on: July 07, 2026, 11:42:34 AM »
I thought sesquipedalianism was dead. This post proves me wrong. Joe-JDC
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Private Classifieds / Re: wtb 390 duel plane aluminum intake
« on: July 02, 2026, 08:43:52 PM »
I have a brand new Performer 390 that I have ported and balanced the flow between the ports to flow ~ 300 cfm average. That is better than the Ford PI -H and -F and CJ intakes that are stock. $650.00 plus shipping. Joe-JDC
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Private Classifieds / Re: WTB: 427 high riser tunnel wedge intake manifold
« on: June 19, 2026, 08:26:20 PM »
Just a FYI on the Dove TW intake, it flows over 500 cfm if you do any gasket matching. There are very few FE's that can use that airflow. The new HR 8V-F that Chris Whitney sells flows ~430cfm as cast, and that manifold should be able to support any FE requirement with a simple gasket match. They will flow 470-490cfm if worked on by someone who can flow them and balance the runners. They are good as cast. I have ported several and if I were building another 511/527/530 cubic inch HR, that would be my intake of choice. JMO, Joe-JDC
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Ring compressor sleeves ?
« on: June 19, 2026, 08:20:55 PM »
Found out that a +.010" will not work. Decided to go for the exact measurement. Exact works great. Joe-JDC