tpi porting
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That is interesting....
Hey. Were your gaskets like "petrified"? My runner gaskets were SOOOO hard and glued to the runners/base, I could not believe it. Almost like they were epoxy'd
I've never seen anything like it, but I've also never pulled a car apart that's this old.
Hey. Were your gaskets like "petrified"? My runner gaskets were SOOOO hard and glued to the runners/base, I could not believe it. Almost like they were epoxy'd
I've never seen anything like it, but I've also never pulled a car apart that's this old.
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I am getting close to wrapping un the grinding and I have a couple new questions
My manifold base has small holes in the runners. How do I make sure I have gotten all of the shavings out of there?
I am considering pressure washing the base and I am guessing the sensors need to removed. What kind of sealant is used on them for the reinstallation?
My manifold base has small holes in the runners. How do I make sure I have gotten all of the shavings out of there?
I am considering pressure washing the base and I am guessing the sensors need to removed. What kind of sealant is used on them for the reinstallation?
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wow, this sounds all to familiar.
I am going through this exact same thing, however I did pull the trigger on the FIRST intake. (sitting in my garage now waiting for me to polish it).
It started with wanting a bit more power - so start with intake....my valve seals are leaking so need seals and springs....got the bigger intake need to do more exhaust ...pricing headers.... hmmm intake and exhaust off - touching the heads - maybe pull them and pocket port, port match, thinner gasket for 10:1 - have valves back cut.... hmmm.. intake and heads off, just cam across the crane cam and lifters for dirt cheap....
I am not sure If I will ever get it back on the road once I start!!!!
I am very interested in the head porting discussion here though..
I am going through this exact same thing, however I did pull the trigger on the FIRST intake. (sitting in my garage now waiting for me to polish it).
It started with wanting a bit more power - so start with intake....my valve seals are leaking so need seals and springs....got the bigger intake need to do more exhaust ...pricing headers.... hmmm intake and exhaust off - touching the heads - maybe pull them and pocket port, port match, thinner gasket for 10:1 - have valves back cut.... hmmm.. intake and heads off, just cam across the crane cam and lifters for dirt cheap....
I am not sure If I will ever get it back on the road once I start!!!!
I am very interested in the head porting discussion here though..
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I need to replace the sensor underneath and at the back of the plenum (IAT?) Is this the right part?
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/398
http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/398
