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What intake manifold are you using?  My 351W is in the shop, getting rebuilt with a 427 stroker kit put in.  I'd love to be able to run twin Holleys on it!

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Thanks everyone for your input!  The car is 99% street driven, so I'll use those specs. 
Take care,
Dan

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Hi Everybody,
I'm taking my car in for alignment on Tuesday.  It's a 64 Comet, 427 FE, with a Mustang ii front end.  I put new tires on it last year and had the alignment checked.  The tires are both starting to feather on the out side edges.  I've got maybe 1000 miles on the car since the new tires were installed.  What should I be looking for as specs for the alignment?  Should I go with Mustang ii specs, go with the Comet OEM specs, or do something different?  Any suggestions would be welcome.
Take care,
Dan

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / ceramic coating, Upstate NY
« on: March 17, 2022, 11:39:29 PM »
Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for a place in Central NY (Syracuse), where I can get my headers recoated.  Anyone have any suggestions?  About 7-8 years ago, I used a place called "The Mad Scientist", just outside of Auburn, but the phone number I had is no good, and I can't find him online.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
Take care,
Dan

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Good Deals! / Brent Lykins
« on: October 13, 2021, 11:11:19 AM »
I recently bought a couple of Brent's adjustable timing pointers.  I received them yesterday, and I'm very happy with them.  Brent is easy to work with, and it was a pleasure to do business with him.
Dan Griffin

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I'd like one.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Meeting another od fellow today
« on: August 24, 2021, 06:17:33 PM »
I remember the commercial, "I'd walk a mile for a Camel".  Now, it's "I'd ride 1800 kilometers for two cokes".  Must be inflation)).

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FE Technical Forum / Alignment specs
« on: July 21, 2021, 08:14:44 PM »
Hi Everyone,
I have a 64 Comet with an FE 482 CID in it.  The front end is a Mustang II unit.  I'm getting the front end aligned/tires balanced next week.  Can anyone tell me what specs I should be looking for on the alignment?  Right now I get a lot of vibration from the front end, and the tires are wearing on the inside edges.
Thanks in advance.
Take care,
Dan

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 351W rebuild
« on: July 15, 2021, 08:53:39 AM »
To Brent and 427LX, thanks for the replies and information, I appreciate it.  Brent, when I get ready to do this, I'll contact you about a cam for it. 
Take care,
Dan

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 351W rebuild
« on: July 07, 2021, 01:18:55 PM »
I bought the car like 4-5 years ago, the engine had been built by the previous owner.  The heads are AFR 205s, CHC street ported, 58cc. combustion chamber.  The pistons are JE, 4.030, dish, no further info.  The P.O. said the compression was 10:1.  I don't know if the intake was port matched to the heads.  I guessed the 450 hp, based on the 376 rear wheel hp.  Usage will be street, although I may take it to the track once, just to see what it'll do.  I have no plans on racing it on a regular basis, the most would be a test and tune day in the spring.  What I'm looking for is something that is reliable, strong on the bottom end and mid-range, with an RPM limit of 6000RPM.  I was thinking that with 427-455 CID, I should be able to get 550-ish horsepower, and meets what I'm looking for as far as goals.   

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / 351W rebuild
« on: July 07, 2021, 05:09:19 AM »
Hi Everyone,
I currently have a 351W/393 stroker in my 66 Fairlane.  It was built in 2003 by Keith Kraft, it showed 376 HP on a chassis dynamometer, so I figure it's probably about 450 HP at the flywheel.  It's got about 60,000 miles on it currently, and it's starting to show it's age.  I'd like to rebuild it some time in the future, and I'm looking for some advice.  The block is a Ford Motorsports M-6010-N351 block, it has AFR 205 heads, a Comp roller cam, XR288RF, and an Edelbrock RPM air gap intake.  What I'd like to do is to keep those major components, but put a 427 or 455 Scat stroker kit in it.  Does this sound reasonable, or should I be looking to change something if I go to the bigger displacement?  Also, what would be realistic HP and torque numbers with the existing parts?  Thanks in advance for everyone's thoughts and advice.
Take care,
Dan   

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A lot of those stickers can be taken off by spraying them with windshield washer fluid.  Keep it wet; you can lay a paper towel or clean cloth over it.  Let it sit for a while, it will dissolve/loosen the glue.  Wet a thin scraper or putty knife, then slide it under the sticker.  You'll have some time to do something with it, maybe relocate it to a different window/location so it doesn't block your vision.  Put it where you want it, and let it dry in place.   I've also seen guys put old stickers on display boards to keep with the cars, then put the board in the window when they go to car shows. 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Guess the horsepower game, 1961 Ford 390
« on: May 11, 2021, 03:06:19 PM »
I've had ex-military guys tell me that the interstates were intentionally designed with the straightaways able to be used to land planes on, in case the airport runways were damaged.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Fire extinguisher
« on: April 20, 2021, 11:55:54 PM »
If somebody could break this down for me, I'd appreciate it.  About all I know is based on the "ABCD" codes regarding the types of fires.  What is an effective extinguisher that won't totally trash my car?  This post has me thinking I really should put one in my car, but I'd like to buy the correct type and size.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: What is the best gun you have?
« on: April 20, 2021, 03:46:58 AM »
Hi Everybody,
A long, long time ago, in another life, I was an LEO.  My favorite handgun to shoot is my (as issued) S&W Frame 681.  I never did anything to it other than clean it regularly.  It's the most accurate factory handgun I've ever owned.  For many years I was a firearms instructor.  When we would have range qualifications, we used to have "Instructor Proficiency" practice.  We'd shoot 6 bowling pins at 50 yards, offhand, double action.  Loser would buy lunch for the other instructors that day.  My Smith used to "stage" the trigger in double action; you could feel just the slightest tic, just before the hammer dropped.  It was almost like shooting single action.  I never knocked over less than 4 bowling pins, and I never bought lunch.  I bought it on a buyback program when we switched to semi-autos.  My favorite carry weapon is my Colt Officer's model.  It's small enough and light enough that it's not too difficult to carry and it's fairly easy to carry concealed.  It's not a lot of fun to shoot, but it carries 7 rounds of .45 ACP. 
My favorite rifle was a Savage 110 in .243.  I bought it because I'm left-handed, and Savage had left-hand 110's.  It had a really clean adjustable trigger, and would shoot less than 1 inch at 100 yards.  Assuming I didn't screw up the shot)).  I had to sell it to pay for college, and I've regretted it ever since.  A couple years ago, I ordered a custom built Mauser 98 left hand, built by a really outstanding gunsmith I know.  It'll be in 6.5 x 55, with all the bells and whistles.  I take delivery of it in June, and I have very high hopes for it.  It may become my new favorite rifle.   
My favorite shotgun is my Winchester 1400; left handed, semi-auto, with a skeet barrel.  I shot skeet for several years with it.   It swung nicely and smoothly, and I never had any problems with it.  It was also my hunting shotgun.  I couldn't shoot ducks and geese with the skeet choke, but it was great for rabbits, pheasants, and grouse.  It also shoots Brenneke slugs well, so I use it for deer hunting.  I bought it in 1974, and I still have it.  Never once have I had a problem with it, and I've shot thousands of rounds through it.
I have a fair collection of guns, and I've owned some other nice ones over the years, but those are my favorites.

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