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- Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:25 pm
- Forum: In the Shop
- Topic: Looking for a paint forum
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17851
Re: Looking for a paint forum
Any system preferances?(Brand) Like i say i am partial to ppg because availablity but there are others around i am sure. Rob I used PPG's "Shop Line" it's kind of there low buck no thrills paint can I guess. They tell me that there is less pigment in the paint. Maybe some one here can tel...
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:38 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Rod bolt question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3351
Re: Rod bolt question
You also should have them checked after you do your final TQ as switching bold with different tq will
distort the hole....Just my 2 pennies worth
distort the hole....Just my 2 pennies worth
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:20 am
- Forum: Racing Converters
- Topic: Well here is my Marty Chance question....
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4854
Re: Well here is my Marty Chance question....
Marty, So by shifting early or late will change the amount of slip in the converter at the stripe?? I have a logger in my car so I should see this..
- Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:07 am
- Forum: In the Shop
- Topic: Looking for a paint forum
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17851
Re: Looking for a paint forum
Rob, I think a 1.4 tip I used for spraying the paint...I sprayed all my front end strut arms , pedals,4-link bars and anything that is a bolt on piece. I swiped my wifes portable clothes rack and made hooks to hole them and went ahead and sprayed them with a single stage urethane paint... One thing ...
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:08 pm
- Forum: Racing Converters
- Topic: Converter ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4338
Re: Converter ???
Thanks Marty......
- Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:46 am
- Forum: In the Shop
- Topic: Looking for a paint forum
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17851
Re: Looking for a paint forum
It is alot of work and time.. Attention to detail is important cause if you can see it in primer it will be there with the paint on it!!! I did use epoxy for a base coat/primer and over that I used a high build primer..The epoxy was great as you can dry sand it or wet sand it but it does need a good...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:32 pm
- Forum: In the Shop
- Topic: Looking for a paint forum
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17851
Re: Looking for a paint forum
I had the same problem with building a new car so I tackled the paint my self with some help from others that do it for a living...Painted it in my garage... Check it out!!! http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p93/sgmotor/2006_0502Image0073.jpg http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p93/sgmotor/2006_0719...
- Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:33 pm
- Forum: General BS
- Topic: pro jacks
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1929
pro jacks
Anyone here have a set??? I wanted to get a set of David L. jacks that he makes they look just as nice but a hole lot cheaper but he has stopped making them for now...
- Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:36 am
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: Leaking Slick
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6679
Re: Leaking Slick
Fix a flat also works very good and I think better...Spray it inside the slick wipe it around with a rag or a sponge and mount and fill with air..Works well but kind of messy to work with
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:49 am
- Forum: Racing Converters
- Topic: Converter ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4338
Converter ???
Marty, Building a new Motor and will Dyno it. What is need as far as info to build a converter
for this new combination...Thanks
for this new combination...Thanks
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:42 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: bbc oil pressure question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15700
Re: bbc oil pressure question
I had a Vega and it was a P.I.A. to change the filter...I started using a Moroso filter as
they make a short design and it worked and was easier to service...
With the bypass pluged you need to be careful what filter you use as your
forcing all the oil through it
they make a short design and it worked and was easier to service...
With the bypass pluged you need to be careful what filter you use as your
forcing all the oil through it
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:36 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: bbc oil pressure question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 15700
Re: bbc oil pressure question
I agree with John 100% get rid of that Fram Filter!!!! Wix all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!
And after you break that motor in then go with Mobil 1 15/50
And after you break that motor in then go with Mobil 1 15/50
- Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:16 pm
- Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
- Topic: Randy McMahon and others with loggers
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16783
Re: Randy McMahon and others with loggers
Thanks for the reply Randy, I live here in N.J. so racin is done till March unless Atco opens if it gets warm so I won't get to try your suggestions till then.........Thanks again
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:18 pm
- Forum: Drivetrain
- Topic: drag slicks 101
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5808
Re: drag slicks 101
call goodyear
- Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:14 am
- Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
- Topic: Data logger
- Replies: 14
- Views: 23638
Re: Data logger
I have a logger but not one from Randy as I didn't know about him till I joined this board!! I have a computech and so far happy with it but "Unlike Randys unit" have no real support!! Randy has already given me some help with trying to get my car set up right and for that I thank him!!! A...