What no one has a answer!

Just checked the seat pressures last night with LMS on head tester. Now I have 2 questions! 1- how close is the reading compared to the bench tester? 2- what kind of margin is OK. The installed pressure is 350 on the seat out of the box. I have some that are down to 320 after 6 dyno pulls! The sprin...

I use Wix Race Filters.
I have had problems with Fram Filters! Will NEVER use them again.
Trev

Bruce69Camaro wrote:My engine builder told me the same thing about Fram and he told me to buy either NAPA, which is made by Wix or buy a K&N oil filter.

I also thought the pickup was to be 1/4" from the pan?

3/4" seems to be a big gap?

I am sorry I meant to put 3/8!
Trev

I will keep everyone up on how we are doing this coming year!
Trev
Thanks John!

Oh! He told me that he let it sit and cool down. Started it up again and had 100psi again! I will be going there in the next week or so to look at it. Will check what filter he is using and cut it open. I am thinking he might not have put the gaskets on the pick-up to the pump or pump to block! or b...

How do I post pictures?

They are GRP rods! I will contact them thanks! Very good rods no doubt. Sounds like quite the combination you have. Have you made any passes? Photos of cars are always appreciated...... especially 2500 HP beasts!!!! No passes yet still working out some bugs! I am not sure how to post pictures on he...

Built a Ford 427W all aluminum for a guy some time ago. He finally fired it up! 100psi cold at idle, 120 degree's 40psi all it good right! get on the gas @ 2000RPM oil pressure drops to 20psi what the hell! Let it idle 40psi. Pulled valve cover off all drain back are good no oil sitting up top. Now ...

Thank you all for your comments!
When It is time to change the rods Looks like at about 75-100 passes! if the leak down and compression test are all good can I re-use the rings. Or should I just de glaze the bores and install new rings anyway?

They are GRP rods!
I will contact them thanks!

I have a 540 BBC with Twin 91's turbo's making 2500hp at 35lbs of boost @ 8500 RPM's.
My question is what can I expect for rod life with aluminum rods? how many passes!
It is a small tire stock suspension drag radial car weighing in at 3600lbs.
Thanks
Trev

Has anyone here ever heard or used a engine bearing called King?
If so are they any good?

Right now I use 110 race gas.