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<blockquote data-quote="Slammed99Vert" data-source="post: 16051660" data-attributes="member: 193158"><p>[USER=35549]@slo984now[/USER] i have seen some really weird pit and wear patterns on some of the Ca corn cars. Could be number things other than the E-85. And I honestly couldn’t tell you for sure it was solely the Ca E-85. </p><p></p><p>Alright guys it’s been a little while since the last update and really that’s because I don’t have much to update you on. My spare time in the shop has been a little off topic. I’ve been helping a good friend of mine. He has a really cool old school big tire car that has been in much need of love and he needed a little of a helping hand to re-energize the build. He’s and amazing guy and it’s his shop I’ve been holding hostage for my build. I’ll post some pictures for you guys. He is also the gentleman that owns the Kenne Bell GT we put the cobra brakes on. </p><p></p><p>Anyway. While working on the big tire Falcon we were discussing the steps moving forward on the cobra build while the motor is still at the machine shop. My wife and I had been discussing all the projects I have running right now. Between three major projects and work I’ve been a little stretched thin and stressed out. She made a recommendation that I simply couldn’t ignore (she comes from a family that was HEAVILY involved in the world of drag boats, she’s well versed in what it takes to build race ready vehicles. And she’s a bombshell to boot! Ignoring her advice on motors and such, these projects normally end with her telling me “I told you so” if I don’t listen lol). After discussing this with him he wisely agreed with my wife.</p><p></p><p>So a little reluctantly, here come some changes to this build. Instead of going twins we are going to change gears and goals a little by trading power adders. We’ve decided to go supercharged and lower rwhp goals to around 450. The bottom end is still going to get the same parts as before so there are no changes there. Most if not all of the rest of the cars build will be the same. Maybe just dialed back a little to bring this back to a fun build my entire family will be able to enjoy a ride in safely. I realize some of you may lose interest in this build because of this. That said, I’m still going to need as much help from you guys as I can get. So here comes the questions!</p><p></p><p>I don’t want to do a centrifugal even though it seems it would be much easier, simply because I love the sound of the roots style. That doesn’t mean it is out of the question, it’s just not preferred. I was thinking of doing the Kenne Bell kit but it’s not offered for my car any more from what I can tell (they are local ish to me so I’ll be calling them tomorrow and possibly visiting them soon), so that leaves me with my only option potentially being getting a 03-04 intake manifold and using any one of the options for that car. Correct me if I am mistaken but I think that means I need the 03-04 timing cover as well, along with a few other odds and ends. So guys what do you think? Take the easy centrifugal route, or since the motor is already out and taken to a bare block should I start hunting down the parts needed to use any one of the many aftermarket superchargers offered for the Terminator?</p><p></p><p>All your guys help has been a massive ace in the hole for me on this build so your input as always is highly appreciated! Here are a couple pictures of that Falcon I was talking about. THANKS GUYS!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slammed99Vert, post: 16051660, member: 193158"] [USER=35549]@slo984now[/USER] i have seen some really weird pit and wear patterns on some of the Ca corn cars. Could be number things other than the E-85. And I honestly couldn’t tell you for sure it was solely the Ca E-85. Alright guys it’s been a little while since the last update and really that’s because I don’t have much to update you on. My spare time in the shop has been a little off topic. I’ve been helping a good friend of mine. He has a really cool old school big tire car that has been in much need of love and he needed a little of a helping hand to re-energize the build. He’s and amazing guy and it’s his shop I’ve been holding hostage for my build. I’ll post some pictures for you guys. He is also the gentleman that owns the Kenne Bell GT we put the cobra brakes on. Anyway. While working on the big tire Falcon we were discussing the steps moving forward on the cobra build while the motor is still at the machine shop. My wife and I had been discussing all the projects I have running right now. Between three major projects and work I’ve been a little stretched thin and stressed out. She made a recommendation that I simply couldn’t ignore (she comes from a family that was HEAVILY involved in the world of drag boats, she’s well versed in what it takes to build race ready vehicles. And she’s a bombshell to boot! Ignoring her advice on motors and such, these projects normally end with her telling me “I told you so” if I don’t listen lol). After discussing this with him he wisely agreed with my wife. So a little reluctantly, here come some changes to this build. Instead of going twins we are going to change gears and goals a little by trading power adders. We’ve decided to go supercharged and lower rwhp goals to around 450. The bottom end is still going to get the same parts as before so there are no changes there. Most if not all of the rest of the cars build will be the same. Maybe just dialed back a little to bring this back to a fun build my entire family will be able to enjoy a ride in safely. I realize some of you may lose interest in this build because of this. That said, I’m still going to need as much help from you guys as I can get. So here comes the questions! I don’t want to do a centrifugal even though it seems it would be much easier, simply because I love the sound of the roots style. That doesn’t mean it is out of the question, it’s just not preferred. I was thinking of doing the Kenne Bell kit but it’s not offered for my car any more from what I can tell (they are local ish to me so I’ll be calling them tomorrow and possibly visiting them soon), so that leaves me with my only option potentially being getting a 03-04 intake manifold and using any one of the options for that car. Correct me if I am mistaken but I think that means I need the 03-04 timing cover as well, along with a few other odds and ends. So guys what do you think? Take the easy centrifugal route, or since the motor is already out and taken to a bare block should I start hunting down the parts needed to use any one of the many aftermarket superchargers offered for the Terminator? All your guys help has been a massive ace in the hole for me on this build so your input as always is highly appreciated! Here are a couple pictures of that Falcon I was talking about. THANKS GUYS!!! [/QUOTE]
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