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Private Classifieds / Re: Wanted: Plain Jane rocker stands
« on: September 13, 2025, 08:18:58 AM »
Hi Doug. I think the OEM stands are always deformed after installation, as they clamp the shaft. Look at the OEM 427 stands, that were beefier, but had a bend cut on one side to allow bending. I think you'll be fine with the ones you have, though you might have to use a soft mallet to install them.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Dyno tests results of the new 351W Tunnel Wedge intake manifold !
« on: August 15, 2025, 06:20:39 AM »
Impressive power gain! And looks impressive as well. Congrats!
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Fairlane header options
« on: October 26, 2024, 07:31:37 AM »
FPAs fit fine on my 66 Fairlane GTA convertible with a Borgeson steering box. Custom lines that run along the block to the GM-style pump.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: SFI Flexplate
« on: July 07, 2024, 07:37:31 AM »
No, doesn't make sense to me to add more rotational weight, especially with an automatic transmission.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: SFI Flexplate
« on: June 30, 2024, 07:29:57 AM »
I have a Reactor Products flexplate in my race car. Billet aluminum. Been trouble free.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Who has installed 10" slicks on a comet or fairlane
« on: June 24, 2024, 06:26:56 AM »
I did mine without a kit years back. Fabricated brackets for the inside, stock fuel tank was removed already, so added a crossbar in the rear to mount the shackles. Then pinched the inner tubes for clearance. Fit a 10.5x30 slick on a 10" wheel.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Who has installed 10" slicks on a comet or fairlane
« on: June 08, 2024, 08:16:44 AM »I went through all this along time ago. I had a ranchero, even lighter in the ass end. I did everything everyone is mentioning: 90/10's, Caltracts etc. The Rear tires wer 28 x 10.5 on Weld 10'' with 5.5 back spacing. To get them to fit there is about 2" between the inner wheel tub to the frame. I cut the 2" out and with some clamps and heat did a mini-tub with stock wheel tub pushed toward frame , then welded. Also did some grinding to wheel lip. All fit no problem. Was much better after that. Here is the golden ticket I share. An older timer told me to get some crap rear shock that sag. I believe WTF was my answer. But I listened some more. Also said to get a pinion snubber. Let the ass end sag, weight transfer to back and get the bottom of car to drive the snubber into the earth. That solved all my issues. Food for thought.
Doug aka pumpbldr
Precision Oil Pumps
I remember seeing your Rancheroi at a FPP show back in the 1980's. Seemed like you had it well thought out and the car (truck?) was put together really well. Are the rear springs farther inboard on a Ranchero than a Fairlane?
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Dewalt 3/8" impact 20V
« on: February 04, 2024, 06:07:08 PM »
I've been quite satisfied with both my12V Dewalt now my 20V Dewalt brushless. Compact size, good power, and shares battery packs with all my other battery tools.
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FE Technical Forum / What would it take to install a Whipple or Kenne-Bell on a FE?
« on: December 28, 2023, 05:57:22 PM »
Seeing all the new tech with superchargers for the late model engines, but have never seen a Whipple or Kenne-Bell supercharger on a FE engine. Would it be that difficult to do, or is the Paxton-style and Roots blowers just that much more straightforward an installation?
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Throttle body options for port fuel injection
« on: November 30, 2023, 09:08:01 PM »
Holley throttle body on Edelbrock Victor EFI, 48lb injectors
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FE Technical Forum / Re: windage tray
« on: October 31, 2023, 10:06:52 AM »
No reason to not use the valley tin if it fits. Minimizes hot oil splash on the bottom of the intake manifold. Like others have said, the tin usually interferes with roller lifters, and all four of my FE powered cars have roller lifters, so can't use it on mine, but I would if it fit. Henry used them for a reason.
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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Burnout and tire hopping remedy?
« on: September 01, 2023, 02:05:25 PM »
I have Caltracs on two of my Fairlanes and don't recall ever experiencing wheel hop with them, regardless of spring type. One pulls the wheels hard, runs 9s. Both currently have Calvert mono-leafs, but no issues before changing out factory multi-leaf springs.
I always use a bit of preload, even if only as much as you can get by hand-tightening them when loaded. It might ride a bit stiffer, but it takes the slop out of the suspension.
Why in the world are you still running street BFGs? Dangerous with the power you're car is making and with the TKX. Swap them for a pair of M/T Street Radial R 275s and you'll find them to be a game changer. They will also last a remarkably long time so long as you don't do long smokey burnouts.
Did you remove the factory rubber isolators from your springs and mount the pad directly onto the spring? Also, pad must be braced at the back and should be using 1/2" U-bolts.
I always use a bit of preload, even if only as much as you can get by hand-tightening them when loaded. It might ride a bit stiffer, but it takes the slop out of the suspension.
Why in the world are you still running street BFGs? Dangerous with the power you're car is making and with the TKX. Swap them for a pair of M/T Street Radial R 275s and you'll find them to be a game changer. They will also last a remarkably long time so long as you don't do long smokey burnouts.
Did you remove the factory rubber isolators from your springs and mount the pad directly onto the spring? Also, pad must be braced at the back and should be using 1/2" U-bolts.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: locar shifter
« on: August 20, 2023, 07:30:51 PM »
What model Lokar shifter did you buy?
I have a Lokar on the 4R70W in my Falcon. It has the integrated paddle shifter controls. Not sure that I would go that way again if I had it to do over. The shifter paddles will control the commanded gear, but doesn't function the same as if you move the lever down to the lower gears.
I have a Lokar on the 4R70W in my Falcon. It has the integrated paddle shifter controls. Not sure that I would go that way again if I had it to do over. The shifter paddles will control the commanded gear, but doesn't function the same as if you move the lever down to the lower gears.
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FE Technical Forum / Re: Edelbrock Pro-Flow for FE
« on: July 24, 2023, 12:32:03 PM »
I have a PF4 on my 363" small block. Not a bad system, but isn't as flexible or tunable as the Holley systems. It's a bargain if you don't have a manifold already, but likely won't perform measurably better than the throttle-body setups.