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I slide the motor mount bolts through the mount, go under the car and lift the transmission into place with a floor jack, install the transmission mount and bolts, install the drives shaft and tighten the U bolts, lower the rear of the car, and install the nuts on the motor mounts and begin connecting all the lines, wires, hoses, belts, etc.  Your method may vary.   Works for CJ/C-6.  Joe-JDC

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 427 Hydraulic Lifter cam C8AX-C
« on: September 19, 2026, 08:15:31 PM »
I installed the C8AX-C in my '70 Shelby GT-500 for a short time, but it was difficult to stop due to low manifold vacuum at idle and low speeds.  Definitely a step up from stock, but not a daily driver type.  Joe-JDC

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Let's talk cylinder heads
« on: September 14, 2026, 05:40:29 PM »
Someone asked me privately if I had any BBM flow sheets.  I have worked on several of the earlier heads, but not anything recent due to the costs.  Anyway, here is a couple of different flow sheets of the BBM FE heads.

Early 2.080/1.600

.100      63.98      52
.200     136.09     98.3
.300     207.18     129.99
.400     234.61     149.99
.450     243.85     161.98
.500     252.79     166.84
.550     261.14     173.32
.600     267.10     178.18
.650     274.25     181.42
.700     280.22     183.69
.750     284.99     184.66 with tube 200.86

2.150/1.680 BBM stock
.100      68.5     54.43
.200     133.98     113.74
.300     193.77     150.46
.400     245.34     180.45
.450     259.95     189.52
.500     274.25     197.62
.550     287.97     200.86
.600     296.36*   201.51
.650     296.36*   202.48
.700     300.82     202.48
.750     305.28     202.48* 220.3 with tube

Another BBM 2.150/1.710
.100      68.5      56.87
.200     137.00     116.34
.300     198.23     147.86
.400     256.96     179.80
.450     276.64     191.14
.500     289.16     199.24
.550     298.59     205.72
.600     305.28     208.96
.650     311.96*   210.58
.700     311.96*   210.58
.750     316.42     210.58   230.01 with tube.   * Notice there was a stagnation in the last two heads flow.  Didn't back up, but remained the same for .100" lift.  Joe-JDC

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Let's talk cylinder heads
« on: September 14, 2026, 04:43:59 PM »
Here is a flow sheet of the typical TFS FE cylinder head as delivered from Summit Racing.

.100      70
.200     144.58
.300     234.31
.400     289.68
.450     311.96
.500     329.79
.550     336.92
.600     328.90
.650     325.33
.700     325.33
exhaust
.100      55.25
.200     110.49
.300     155.49
.400     194.38
.450     202.48
.500     207.34
.550     209.93
.600     212.20
.650     212.20
.700     213.82 with tube if flows 238.44 cfm

Same head with my tweaking
.100      69.25
.200     147.54
.300     215.53
.400     282.60
.450     308.40
.500     328.01
.550     345.39
.600     352.07
.650     360.98
.700     363.66 cfm
exhaust
.100     58.49
.200     108.87
.300     165.22
.400     199.24
.450     208.96
.500     215.44
.550     220.30
.600     222.57
.650     225.16 with pipe 252.70cfm

This is with the stock 2.189/2.190" intake valve and 1.6245" exhaust valves.  Still the MR gasket size, not enlarged for CJ, or  other intake manifolds.  I don't think posting higher lift numbers does anyone any benefit since most of the street/strip engines that folks around here seldom have camshafts with lift numbers above .700-.725" lifts.  Once the valve gets beyond the combustion chamber edge, the flow will go up some all the way to 1.000" or more and that is not something I will ever post.  Yes, Jay's tunnel port heads can flow 425cfm and more with careful attention to taper of port, and his big heads have been tweaked to 459-460cfm.  There is absolutely no reason to argue over flow numbers unless you flow the different heads on the same flow bench with the same operator on the same day under the same conditions.  If someone wants a certified flow sheet I will do a calibration check before starting a flow test just to make sure the machine is set up correctly and the room temperature is always the same.  I have my shop air conditioner set to 71* and have always verified no leakage before starting a test using at least a 7/16" radius for the intake port opening.  On many heads I have acrylic venturi already formed with a radius that is exact for every head and not subject to clay manipulation.  I use head bolts to position the FE head with threads into the flow bench fixture so that the head is always in the same position for every test.   Taking the variables out is paramount to valid and consistent results.  JMO, your experience may differ.  Joe-JDC   

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Let's talk cylinder heads
« on: September 12, 2026, 09:28:58 PM »
For the last 40+ years since owning a SF-600 flow bench, I have tried to get the intake to exhaust flow bias above 70% for most street and strip heads.  That is without the use of a pipe on the exhaust port.  If you can get at least 70%, then the duration of the exhaust only needs to be 4* or less more than the intake to make very good power and torque.  If the bias is less, then the exhaust duration needs to be more, 6-8-10-12* depending on how much power you are looking to make.  To get 1.4hp/ci, you don't need a lot of compression, but trying to get over 1.5/1.6hp/ci you are going to need somewhere above 12.5 to 14.1 compression ratios with the FE.  For the street most engines need less than 8.0 DCR to run on premium 93 octane.  You might be able to get away with 8.1 or 8.2  DCR with aluminum heads and fast burn combustion chambers of the more modern head designs.  The TFS FE heads are capable of 350cfm+ with minor tweaking and cost ~$2750.00 from Summit last time I checked.  That it hard to beat in today's market.  JMO, your experience may differ.  Joe-JDC

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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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Thanks, just found one for $1500.00 used.  Not for the weak of heart.  Joe-JDC

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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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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.
Joe-JDC

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