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  1. Quagmire

    WTS: Steg IV Eaton And Accufab plenum

    Hey guys I recently upgraded to Whipple 2.3l, nothing wrong with blower 28k total. ~15k since port, ~5k with snout rebuild. Good conditions works well, comes with UPR 3.0L upper. $650 +shipping and fees. Ran a 3.0 upper and 4# lower, current boost was right around 15psi. Also have accufab...
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    IA2 temps high, climb rapidly at idle, lower under boost....

    Hey guys, So IAT2 climb quickly at idle with 75F ambient goes to 120 very quickly, ~45s on a cold start. Highway cruise is right around 120-150F, as soon as i do a decel temps soot up into the 190s. I open throttle temps come down to 130-150. They slowly creep up on Decel. Looks like a big...
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    WTB: Whipple 3.25 pulley

    Let me know price and condition.
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    2015 Hot Rod Power Tour

    Anyone attending Hot Rod Power Tour this year? I will be there! Hopefully.......... Breakdowns are a spice of life...
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    WTB: SCT Maf and Whipple 2.3l 3.5in pulley

    WTB: SCT Maf and Whipple 2.3l 3.5in pulley , feel free to pm me.
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    Oil pooling under lower intake manidfold

    Hey guys at the end of last summer i noticed oil leaking under my bell housing, about 1500 miles after i put engine back together. I figured rear main, since i needed to address clutch this spring ill change it all at once no big deal. Car runs fine tune is spot on. I put the car away for MI...
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    Need to rotors and brakes help with decision

    Hey guys i want to do budget on brakes. Anyone use advance or autozone rotors and pads or no? is the standard replacement brembo rotor still? I've seen a few threads but want to get best deal for under 400 bucks all the way round, if it is possible.
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    Passenger bank not firing

    Hey guys got my motor back it and started for the first time. Started up and ran rough. Seems like the passenger bank is not firing. I checked timing and camshafts all good. Would a bad crank sensor or cam sensor cause this? Could i have put the crank trigger wheel on backwards? Any suggestions...
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    Head gasket thickness

    Hey guys ordering new head gaskets for freshly decked heads. I should get 0.040 thickness head gasket or will 0.030 will work?
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    Compression Check on new motor.

    Hey guys, wondering what to expect from compression leakdown for rering, with heads having valve job? I know this will not be accurate, because rings haven't seated. Just want to get some ball park numbers for some piece of mind before it goes back in. Thanks
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    assembly lube?

    Since i am ordering parts, need assembly lube is royal purple max worth it at 18 bucks a bottle?
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    Valve spring compressor tool?

    Hey guys, What is the best valve spring compressor, aka cheapest for 4v? I know this app is for 2v but will it work for 4v too? Trick Flow Specialties TFS-90518 - Trick Flow® Valve Spring Compressors - Overview - SummitRacing.com
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    Question on Piston Ring chocies

    In the middle of rebuild having bearing and piston ring choice delima. I am thinking acl race bearings or Clevite for bearings and Total seal moly piston ring set file to fit or should i get stock rings that are already filed?
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    Powder Coating/ and Machince shops in detroit

    Hey guys, Maybe you guys can help me out on where to get stuff powder coat and my heads checked. I want my timing cover and valve covers done, just moved here wanna see what you guys think.
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    ? What is the best place to bolt an engine hoist to?

    Hey guys wanting to pull my engine later today or tom. Got a load leveler and 2 ton hoist, want to know where is the best place to bolt the chains too? Some pics would be nice too. Everything is off a/c compress p/s are hanging trans and wiring are out along with the blower and lower intake.
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    Shipping Cobra from VA to MI questions.

    First anyone can recommend a good shipping service, that would be great. Estimate cost from 800-1200 bucks or so am i out of the ball park or no? Anyone had any trouble shipping cars or no?
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    MY BUILD THREAD!!!!700 rwhp!

    UPDATE !!!!!! MY BUILD THREAD!!!!700 rwhp! UPDATES! Hey guys so i melted a piston, so i guess it is time to start my build thread. Goal: 700 rwhp hp (semi dd) Engine: Block: Stock Crank: Stock Pistons: CP Heads: Stage 3 Port Cams:custom Exhaust: Lt Kooks Supercharger: whipple...
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    Might be moving to Farmington Hill MI, Any good shops and any cobra ralleys there?

    Ya so i found out i might be going to Farmington Hills MI, Question is are there any good shops there after rebuild i am going to need a retune and some body work done.
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    Head knock tick.

    Hey guys ok i got a knock when any load is put on car coming from the the top sounds like hitting the passenger valve cover, Pulled plugs were fine, doing a compression test in the morning. Took SC belt off still occur. It might be a PS pump or AC pump knocking not how common it is? But if i rev...
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    Whipple 2.9 on stock block

    Hey guys how many of you guys are running a whipple 2.9 with stock engine internals. I coming to the conclusion the 2.9 with stock upper and 4lb is what i will be running. Current mods in sig i would prob upgrade to return style fuel system, and 80s. Would my setup be to aggressive for the car...
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    oil on top of valve covers

    Hey my friends cobra has oil on top of valve covers around the bolts. Should is this an area for major concern or just seal maybe bad. HE pulled the plugs and they looked fine. Looks like seeping from around bolts,
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    Just got back from the drag strip!

    So first time out to the 1/8th mile with cobra. I was a panzy and never launched it hard. First run disaster 86 mph 9 flat. 2nd run a little better at 90 mph and 8.6. Third run best at 8.25 at 93 mph. For running 275 shitty summos i think i did all right. 60s, were 2.5 2.3 and 2.1. Only now i...
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    Someone Hit Cobra in parking lot.

    So I am at Milford MI, on gm proving grounds for this week for my competition. I get a phone call this morning, My brother says there was a note (Thank god) on windshield and that someone hit my car. I will let you know what damage is, but i am guessing around 1500-2k more if they need to...
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    So I want more(power) but can't decide(how).

    So obviously, you can't go wrong with more hp. My goal is a very streetable terminator, with around 600-700 rwhp. 1. Whipple 2.3, running 17 psi. 2. Kennebell 2.6h 3. 125 shoot of Nos 4. Complete engine tear down and prep for whipple 2.9 I am very partial to selling my ported eaton and...
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    Racing with top down.Not a good outcome.

    Has anyone ever raced with top down? Just curious i did it tonight hard felt noticeable sluggish? And plus i lost vs a ls3 vette, not proud of it at all.When racing with top down always check and make sure all things are strapped down, if not a coke can might hit you at 100 mph while shifting to...

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