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FE Technical Forum / Re: Need to quiet down our 484 FE...
« on: March 26, 2024, 06:01:31 PM »
I wonder if wrapping the headers would change the engine bay sound enough to be more "pleasant"? I've wrapped mid-pipes on various vehicles. There's some change in sound but I couldn't classify is as more quiet. Just different.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Mr Lykins, Are You On Vacation?
« on: March 12, 2024, 10:36:34 AM »
I watch frequently also. The latest 445 FE build was encouraging. You DA MAN!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Kiwi Classics FE Mustang
« on: January 30, 2024, 12:59:10 PM »
Quote from: Dumpling on January 30, 2024, 08:29:10 AM
If headers and sparkplugs are the only concerns, wouldn't welding in a flat plate on the inner side of the towers give sufficient clearance?
That is the first step but does not leave any room for factory springs, shocks etc...

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Kiwi Classics FE Mustang
« on: January 29, 2024, 02:33:15 PM »
I totally understand the debate over shock tower delete cars. It's high dollar for sure and not my style. I am rebuilding the front end on my 68 Cougar. I just went with Open Tracker upper and lower arms, Viking coil overs and a Hotchkis lower cross member. Total spend is about 2K. That's plenty improvement for my needs.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Kiwi Classics FE Mustang
« on: January 19, 2024, 09:26:49 PM »
I watch Kiwi's channel a lot. He's had a couple FE projects. Very much a Craftsman and his work shows it.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 511ci FE w/ FE Power Cylinder Heads
« on: November 28, 2023, 04:10:56 PM »
You can put me in the deviant class also. Deviant with a purpose as Brent and Jay explained. My build is a ways off but looking forward to diving in.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: No discussion or messing around
« on: October 27, 2023, 01:15:33 PM »
 Haha. Nice dose of Karma for the protestors. A recent quote I read goes something like this. "An $80,000 EV isn't a car, it's an IQ test." 8)

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: There is hope, next generation carguy
« on: October 21, 2023, 10:32:12 AM »
Awesome story. All kids need is some imagination and inspiration and the rest is history.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Radiators
« on: October 08, 2023, 02:35:42 PM »
Quote from: machoneman on October 08, 2023, 07:19:20 AM
Well, having run scoop hooded cars, they really don't let heat escape except at a dead stop. What was mentioned here was adding a washer or two to the rear hinge hood side bolts, allowing the hood to stick up a tad at the rear edge. That does work at idle and underway to let heat escape if one can live with the hood sticking up a tad.
Thanks for this feedback. Exactly what I was getting at.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Radiators
« on: October 07, 2023, 12:51:01 PM »
A better alternator is going to be a step in the right direction if there is a significant voltage drop under normal driving conditions / lower RPM cruise. I know I have contemplated the look of my Cougar with the hood hinges adjusted so that the rear portion is open allowing air to escape out the top/cowl. Could be just the tweak you need to get that heat out of the engine bay. I have been itching to log under-hood temperature before and after such a "mod". Anyone seen any legit data on this?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 511ci FE w/ FE Power Cylinder Heads
« on: October 03, 2023, 11:58:59 AM »
Thanks for the build post Brent. Been waiting for a few of these to pop up. My set of heads should be available in a few weeks and I'll get my own thread going.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: foxbody fe & 6r80 transmssion
« on: October 02, 2023, 09:16:33 PM »
Here's the dimensions of the 6R80. I'm guessing the '88 T-Bird would have come with an AOD. If you have that trans laying around you could compare dimensions. Remember that the FE to 6R80 adaptor thickness needs to be considered.

https://pbhperformance.com/product/6r80-transmission/

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FE Technical Forum / Re: locar shifter
« on: August 21, 2023, 11:54:41 AM »
The Quick 6 has a display. It's what I use as my gear indicator so having it visible is a real plus.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: locar shifter
« on: August 21, 2023, 08:35:44 AM »
Other tips I have are more typically things. Route the cable with as large a radius as possible. I heat wrapped said cable as it went near to the exhaust.

I'm using the quick 6 controller. No paddle shifters. Just using the manual mode when needed. There is a trans brake option but have not done much research on that.

Interior wise I fabbed an upper console pad. Didn't have the heart to chop up the original. Still working on my shifter boot look.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: locar shifter
« on: August 21, 2023, 08:21:56 AM »
The T Handle in my Cougar was not compatible with the new Lokar sport shifter. I suppose with considerable fabrication anything is possible. I did something in the Rat Fink style anyway. As such, I made a plate that allowed me to adjust the position forward/backward. By no means a competition race ready solution. Just a point & shoot car for now.

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