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FE Technical Forum / Rpm vs Airgap

« on: June 22, 2018, 07:40:25 AM »

Ok,
Rpm FE manifold port matched vs Rpm air gap intake with jays adaptor.
Am I splitting hairs or is there a gain to be had?
Have read Barry’s and Jays books and jays post on his adaptor, the answer is not clear.
I am sure other street builders are interested.
390 stroker
444 cubes 238/ 600 lift cam, roller hyd cam from Barry.
Heads flow 360 intake reworked edelbrocks
Pump gas build.
Thanks for a fantastic forum and great members.
Joel

FE Technical Forum / KC2 cylinder head camshaft solution

« on: February 03, 2018, 09:43:20 AM »

Posted the flow numbers from a local head porter.
I am a little concerned at the numbers.
brand new KC stage 2 heads, never run.
They have been on my shelf for 2 years due to delays.
As seen they were very lightly cleaned up locally.
They are fitted with 3/8 stem valves.

Can a camshaft profile with enough split duration to make these heads work ok?
Local head porter does not have FE experience but did suggest a large duration split, low lift exhaust to keep energy in port.
He said I should expect a weird profile.

Joel R

FE Technical Forum / Intake gaskets

« on: September 23, 2017, 11:55:19 AM »

Could anyone advise on the cometic fiber intake gaskets?
I have a KC intake and head combo that was port matched to cometic gaskets.
I have just dropped off the lot to a local shop with the latest flow bench for some testing and improvement, I hope!!
Will post results as I get them.

I am aware of the issues raised in a few books ect of the fiber felpo gaskets and use in a street application.
Mine is a street application and do these fiber cometic gaskets suffer the same fate?
What is the best alternative with similar port sizes?
Thanks
Joel

FE Technical Forum / Split dominator manifold & camshaft

« on: July 07, 2017, 05:39:22 PM »

eBay got the better of me while working out at sea!
Purchased 4 split dominators for a great price. Have a fresh built 390 stroker with 4.250 rpm steel crank.
Ordered new flat top pistons from Barry to raise comp at 10.7 with unshaved heads.
Question is could the Carbs be mounted on individual runner intake similar to webers?
Or maybe a tripower style arrangement if I must keep them progressive with a plenum?

Limiting factor on rpm as I see it will be the t@d street rockers.
If I go to a solid or solid roller camshaft what is max rpm that I can reliably achieve with my setup?
Understand that cylinder port flow will be critical to the max hp achieved so will be getting the kc stage 2 heads flowed and hopefully improved locally.

Any advise on the intake setup?
What camshaft would be recommended if individual runners are used not used?
Will reversion be an issue?
Thanks
Joel

FE Technical Forum / C4 tranny build specs behind a 445 FE

« on: June 11, 2014, 09:10:37 AM »

Hi all,
my 65 galaxie is moving toward completion.
diff installed last month. 3.89 true trac 31 spline.
next is to fit the motor and trans.
i have a 445 estimate 470 hp FE ready to go
and a little C4 tranny i picked up, have fitted new bellhousing to suit.
What do i have to do to the tranny for it to survive as a sunday driver with ocasional wednesday nights at the drags?
I have a bunch of info on how to do it and what to do from other sites, but where do i draw the line and what bits must i have? Hardened input shaft, deep pan. extra clutches??
Future plans involve a gearvendors overdrive and changing to 1350 unis if i need a new shaft.
Any advise be great.
thanks
joel

Private Classifieds / Wanted to Buy 1965 Galaxie Clutch/Brake pedal Assy

« on: May 14, 2013, 11:36:38 AM »

1965 galaxie clutch pedal and brake pedal. Looking to fit a TKO 600 into a currently automatic car.
Note; i am in aussie so postage required.
If anyone knows of a pedal assembly laying around please contact me.
Thanks
Joel

FE Technical Forum / Seat Belts and Bench Seats

« on: February 21, 2013, 08:16:47 AM »

Gday,
I have a problem.
I am in aussie, looking at taking my 65 galaxie ltd fastback down to the local drag strip..
Wanting to test the standard 390 and get some times before i bolt in the 444 that ive being building.
Local track rules state that car must have a 3 point lap/sash belt as a minimum.
So how can i fit belts to go racing!!
I am not interested in a rollcage, as the car is very close to standard and the rear seat is regularly used.
Track rules state can run flat 11sec pass without rollcage.
I am interested in the possibility of permanently fitting a racing lap belt with 2 shoulder belts running to the rear parcel shelf.
This car is used as a family car so removable shoulder belts would be best so junior can still sit in back when cruising.
The car has a front bench seat.
is this possible and has anyone got some pics or advise?
Thanks
Joel

FE Technical Forum / 444 CamShaft/Compression please advise

« on: July 24, 2012, 11:20:45 PM »

Hi, First post so be kind..

Ive read a lot of forums and bought all my bits.
Read 2 books Back to back..
Bottom end is built, cam is timed.
And im concerned that my comp ratio is too low..
Ive calculated it at 9.4 to 1..
Im in aussie and regular unleaded is 91 octane.
The galaxie has a 300hp thunderbird special in it, its original, tired and pings like crazy on regular unleaded.
New motor is...
390 block, fully machined,main cap stud girdle.
4.250 rpm steel crank, scat h beam rods, diamond 4.080 pistons.
All balanced.
Edelbrock Keith Craft stage 2 heads 76cc
T&D rocker assy
Pistons are 17cc dished, and sit 0.007 in the hole.
1020 felpro head gaskets
Cam is Lunati Voodoo hydraulic flat tappet 62004
Intake port matched edelbrock perform rpm
ICE dizzy and spark controller
pro systems holley 850 cfm.

My biggest concern has being to match all the bits to get a combo that works.
Cam specs are.

Hydraulic, Hot street or bracket cam for 390 c.i. engines or heavier 427-428 c.i. vehicles. Will need 9.5 or better compression, 2800-3000 stall speed converter and 3.55-3.73 gears. Likes up to 200 HP nitrous. Cam has a very rough idle quality!
Advertised Duration (Int/Exh): 276/284
Duration @ .050 (Int/Exh): 233/241
Gross Valve Lift (Int/Exh): .564/.583
LSA/ICL: 110/106
Valve Lash (Int/Exh): Hyd/Hyd
RPM Range: 2000-6000
Includes: Cam Only
Part Number: 62004

This motor is going into a original 1965 LTD galaxie fast back.
It has A/C and power steer.
Automatic.
Also a diff ratio thats really tall.. Maybe 3.00
And standard wheels and white wall tyres with original hubcaps..lol

Might need a wheel/tyre upgrade..

Is my compression enough??
Is my cam correct??
To get the galaxie to go and match this motor, what size high-stall and diff ratio..
Will i get 500HP and 500ft?? or