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Forum: Small Block Talk 04-06-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,881
Posted By brainsboy
Having just built a 460 Windsor, I can tell you...

Having just built a 460 Windsor, I can tell you its not a saving money idea, even if you already have heads. Its just one of those things that's its easier said than done. There are a lot of issues...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-26-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,679
Posted By brainsboy
My sensor is on the crank (bolt on lower pulley...

My sensor is on the crank (bolt on lower pulley with built in reluctor)

You cant get rid of the distributor it drives the oil pump

Your thinking of the wrong MSD box, LS1-MSD box's are fully...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-26-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,679
Posted By brainsboy
The one in the photo is the show car style. The...

The one in the photo is the show car style. The idea was to always have the unit pointing perfectly forward. The top comes off and you can actually adjust it from inside without having to turn the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-22-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,745
Posted By brainsboy
I wasnt griping against you at all, just posting...

I wasnt griping against you at all, just posting my build. At 460ci my motor is only making in the 650hp range , not anything close to yours at all, but mine is very streetable and has a pretty mild...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-21-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,679
Posted By brainsboy
The system is fairly simple. It uses LS1 coils (1...

The system is fairly simple. It uses LS1 coils (1 coil per cylinder) and a MSD 6010 ignition box. Since chevy and fords have the same firing order it made things fairly simple to convert over. The...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-21-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,745
Posted By brainsboy
I have been building a 460 clevor. 4.155 x 4.250....

I have been building a 460 clevor. 4.155 x 4.250. I did quite a bit of research comparing CHI and AFD. CHI is definitely the way to go. CHI listed the heads as 3V simply because it doesn't work with...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-21-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,679
Posted By brainsboy
302 351w coil over plug ignition

Been working on a new ignition system for Ford small blocks, which allows the use of 1 coil per cylinder. Its taken me a few years but finally put a nice system together. Basically created a CNC...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-23-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,219
Posted By brainsboy
You have something wrong with the 770. You said...

You have something wrong with the 770. You said its running too rich. When you go with a carb thats bigger then what you need the air flow through the carb gets slower, this causes lean conditions...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-14-2005, 08:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By brainsboy
I called cranecams, they dont know what is...

I called cranecams, they dont know what is causing it. They only said I can send them my lifters and they will check them.
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-14-2005, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By brainsboy
I have the crane cams setup. Crane cam...

I have the crane cams setup.

Crane cam 449601
Crane Link bar lifters 36532-16


I'm going to call them today and see what they say.
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-12-2005, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By brainsboy
I am using the retro-fit lifters. That artical...

I am using the retro-fit lifters. That artical seems to say I can use both style cams.
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-12-2005, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By brainsboy
No I dont have a stud girdle, but I am running...

No I dont have a stud girdle, but I am running chrome-moly 7/16's studs.

I went to my machine shop today. They said that I may be using a newer style large lobe camshaft, and that the 69...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-11-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,935
Posted By brainsboy
Roller cam noise

ARGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!, Im tired of all the problems.

Everything was fine today until I was going home, with my lifters now adjusted to the 1/2 turn it runs great but now all the lifters are making...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-11-2005, 06:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Well I adjusted the valves last night. Set...

Well I adjusted the valves last night. Set everything to 1/2 turn, took my time and got it right on the money. I started the motor, it really didnt sound as good, but I guess it just may be the...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-10-2005, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Electric Fuel pump. The air cleaner is a Holley...

Electric Fuel pump. The air cleaner is a Holley bee hive style. I was going to adjust them but it got into the 40's last night. I'll probably do it tonight
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-09-2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Im using a holley Fuel pump 6psi at idle.

Im using a holley Fuel pump 6psi at idle.
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Ill check it

Ill check it
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Can someone do a test for me that has an MSD box...

Can someone do a test for me that has an MSD box in there car. I noticed when working on my distributor that when the coil doesnt have a coil wire in it, and I turn on the ignition when I goto turn...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By brainsboy
If your not after alot of horsepower go with the...

If your not after alot of horsepower go with the 408. You will have a motor thats going to be more reliable and have a much better rod ratio.
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 09:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Thanks guys I will try the adjustment tonight...

Thanks guys I will try the adjustment tonight then post my findings.

Ben
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 08:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Personaly I dont think its going to make a...

Personaly I dont think its going to make a difference but I willing to try anything at this point. I will set them all at 1/2 turn tonight.


Is that cold or hot? And the proper way to set them...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Im going to guess that set at .001" then 1/8 turn...

Im going to guess that set at .001" then 1/8 turn that they are not preloaded. They may have been preloaded in the begining when some were 1-1/2 turn but now the preload is probably only .005".
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 06:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
Its all new. I have maybe around 300miles on it. ...

Its all new. I have maybe around 300miles on it.

Are you sure about the valve adjustment being loose will cause the top end power loss? Let me tell what happen. I had this problem originaly so...
Forum: Small Block Talk 03-08-2005, 06:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,402
Posted By brainsboy
408 wont rev past 4500

My 408 has neck breaking power up to 4500 but after that it seems to rev up slower and doesnt want to pull as hard. It still will rev up to 6K but certainly doesnt have the power it should. Just...
Forum: Small Block Talk 01-18-2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,205
Posted By brainsboy
Im running a 408w with Pro Topline heads. 2.08...

Im running a 408w with Pro Topline heads. 2.08 valves, 215cc intake runners. Alot of people dont like pro topline but I have had a few sets and they work great for me.
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