Thread: Ideas for some engine mods
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02-05-2007 07:34 PM #1
So Thesals
What Were You Driving That Had 800hp And What Were You Doing When You Were Poped For Reckless Endangerment.
I Think They Over ReactedTT572ZZILLA
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER IS NOT ENOUGH
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02-05-2007 11:20 PM #2
Originally Posted by TT572ZZILLA
apparently my reckless endangerment hasn't destroyed my life too bad only got my license suspended for 6months had to take anger management and pay $1000 in fines.... and hey now i'm almost through the process getting into the CHP they didn't seem to have a problem with my previous driving habbitsjust because your car is faster, doesn't mean i cant outdrive you... give me a curvy mountain road and i'll beat you any day
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02-06-2007 02:58 AM #3
@ Ayers,
there's something wrong with this thread, I guess you're not getting much help out of it
About your engine:
1) Never touch a running system (until you really want to)
If you're thinking about doing this now and that later, then don't. Wait and do it all at the same time. Maybe you can learn from our mistakes. As TT said: Doing small things at a time wastes no end of money (believe me) Think exactly about what you want, then get hold of all the parts and put the combo together in one go. Opening and closing your engine a lot will cost you hundreds only in gaskets and RTV.
2) I wouldn't get just a package from Edelbrock and put it on. If at all, then you want to take the engine out and completely tear it down. Chances are it will need reboring and there's nothing worse than part-rebuilding an engine, driving it for 5000 miles and then find out you've spun a bearing because you didn't swap out an old ratty connecting rod. (Ask me)
3) the eninge is the last thing you want to do. If you want a good paint job, plush steering etc., that will already cost you at least much more than you thought.
4) Even though it might seem a little boring: Do the THINKING as the first part, not like me
About your steering:
My steering (Chevy van, similar size and weight and driving-habits as the pickups) is so loose I can go from lock to lock with one finger with no trouble. But I got used to it and it's really nice in a heavy daily driver when you have to find parking spaces somewhere. Most important, the steering mustn't have any play in it, play combined with a loose steering is a pain.
What brakes do you run? Some of the pickups had Hydra-Boost brakes which run off the same power-pump as the steering box. That way I don't think you can change the pressure relief spring without hurting your brake power (anybody correct me if I'm wrong). With vacuum brakes I guess you can always install steering-shocks, maybe dual. But I've never tried that, maybe someone else can give you info on steering shocks...
As always, that's just my opinion, thinking loud sort of...
MaxHarharhar...
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02-06-2007 08:20 AM #4
SO THESALS!
DO YOU THINK YOUR NEW CHP CAREER WILL AFECT YOUR STREETRACING BLACK OP's?
I DONT KNOW YOU ANYMORELast edited by TT572ZZILLA; 02-06-2007 at 01:15 PM.
TT572ZZILLA
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER IS NOT ENOUGH
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02-06-2007 11:09 AM #5
Originally Posted by TT572ZZILLA
just because your car is faster, doesn't mean i cant outdrive you... give me a curvy mountain road and i'll beat you any day
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02-06-2007 01:21 PM #6
WELL THEN I GUESS YOU WILL BE A BONIFIED MEMBER OF RULING CRIMINAL ELEMENT WHICH IS IN POWER @ THIS TIME!
JUSTICE[pronounced: JUST US] FOR ALLTT572ZZILLA
TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER IS NOT ENOUGH
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02-06-2007 06:13 PM #7
hahaha yep, the CHP is the biggest, most organized and well trained gang in californiajust because your car is faster, doesn't mean i cant outdrive you... give me a curvy mountain road and i'll beat you any day
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