Thread: 327 vs 400 argument..

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Originally posted by hambiskit
Eric- I put it on top of the reliefs- set the head & bolt down with gasket- then turn it over by hand a few times, remove the head and check it.
Don't you, or do you use clay?
"ell- we have used peanut butter.
The RC nitro will work fine. He's wanting a one time shot down the strip for 10k.

I can see where the peanut butter will work hambiskit, but you are right about the plastigauge and the plastigauge might be cheaper.
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I like peanut butter....

Originally posted by hambiskit
I like peanut butter....

me to, peanut butter and mayonaise sandwich, peanut butter and banana sandwich, mice like it also. works good in a mouse trap.

i got an idea for the peanut butter.... put it in your cousins gas tank.... and then you'll hopefully win..... if not he'll have some tasty exhaust smell

Originally posted by lt1s10
me to, peanut butter and mayonaise sandwich, peanut butter and banana sandwich, mice like it also. works good in a mouse trap.

peanut butter and mayonaise sandwich? do you deep fry them?

Originally posted by Stu Cool
I agree with Tech, You'll need to build a 7500+ motor and go with a lower gear. Also take every bit of weight out of your car that you can. You did not mention whether either of you are automatic or stick. You will need a good converter as well. Good luck, 70 cubic inches is a lot to overcome when both of your are the same weight. Not saying it can't be done, good luck.

Pat

I'm 4 spd and he's 3 spd

Originally posted by pat mccarthy
peanut butter and mayonaise sandwich? do you deep fry them?

no! I eat them.

yeah Mike- me too, peanut butter & banana & mayo's good too.
But I guess the plastigauge would be cheaper....PB will tell you if they are hitting though.

Originally posted by hambiskit
yeah Mike- me too, peanut butter & banana & mayo's good too.
But I guess the plastigauge would be cheaper....PB will tell you if they are hitting though.

I've never used it for that , but they say its works. if the valves get close enough to the piston and you have plastigauge between the valve and piston it has to work. you can eat the peanut butter and check the clearances at the same time.

I tried beer- but it kept going flat....

I tried beer and it ran off the top of the piston.

would that be ex crunchy? yes mike i know you eat them but thought it may be a deep fry thing

Originally posted by pat mccarthy
would that be ex crunchy? yes mike i know you eat them but thought it may be a deep fry thing

doc. told me not to eat nothing deep fried. so i don't while he is looking.

Originally posted by lt1s10
me to, peanut butter and mayonaise sandwich, peanut butter and banana sandwich, mice like it also. works good in a mouse trap.

Peanut butter and mayo on a saltine cracker is right tasty.

Originally posted by NTFDAY
Peanut butter and mayo on a saltine cracker is right tasty.

i guess i have been missing out never thought they went to gether