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Contemporary Classic Forums
06-11-2024, 05:08 AM
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427 Heads
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163
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blykins
The Trick Flow heads are the best off-the-shelf...
The Trick Flow heads are the best off-the-shelf head out there, bar none. Unfortunately, they are backordered with no real ETA right now.
I have pulled them out of the box and assembled them...
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FE TALK
04-18-2024, 03:03 AM
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Oil pan opinions
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Posted By
blykins
I've pretty much used all of them. I've...
I've pretty much used all of them.
I've never had any issues with any Milodon pans. Moroso has always had a lot of welding trash in the pans, broken off mig wire, etc. Canton can sometimes...
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FE TALK
04-16-2024, 03:06 AM
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Oil pan opinions
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Posted By
blykins
Anything with Aviaid's name on it is a pain in...
Anything with Aviaid's name on it is a pain in the butt.
If you want something that is "Cobra appearing", then try Armando.
An Aviaid pan doesn't even fit the box they ship them in. You...
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ALL COBRA TALK
01-14-2024, 03:05 AM
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Advice On New Clutch - Single vs Twin Disc
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blykins
RAM makes a good clutch and so does McLeod. ...
RAM makes a good clutch and so does McLeod. They're the only two that I choose to sell.
I've sold hundreds of clutch kits over the past 18 years and have had to get RAM involved on one kit and...
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ALL COBRA TALK
01-11-2024, 02:36 AM
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Advice On New Clutch - Single vs Twin Disc
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349
Posted By
blykins
Can't go wrong with the RST. RAM clutch is...
Can't go wrong with the RST. RAM clutch is always a good choice as well.
Definitely no Centerforce or Spec.
As a drivetrain parts dealer, I get to hear from all the guys who have trouble...
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ERA---Speak with Bob Putnam
01-10-2024, 02:53 AM
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Something wrong with 838 - not leaking
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141
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blykins
Guarantee you that it will start after this post....
Guarantee you that it will start after this post. You just jinxed yourself LOL
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Superformance
01-08-2024, 01:17 PM
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This place is dead?
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481
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blykins
It will never be like it was 20 years ago.
It will never be like it was 20 years ago.
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Small Block Talk
12-16-2023, 09:35 AM
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Fun little 311ci SBF....
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Posted By
blykins
Hi Gary, I dyno'd it with a Q-750 Quick Fuel.
Hi Gary, I dyno'd it with a Q-750 Quick Fuel.
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FE TALK
12-15-2023, 03:10 AM
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Oil viscosity/ oil temps
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Posted By
blykins
There's a lot more to it than viscosity. The...
There's a lot more to it than viscosity. The type of oil also matters....a lot. A synthetic oil will take a lot more oil temperature before breaking down than a regular mineral oil.
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Small Block Talk
12-15-2023, 03:08 AM
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Fun little 311ci SBF....
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Posted By
blykins
This was a 4.060" x 3.000" combination. AFR...
This was a 4.060" x 3.000" combination. AFR 185cc heads with one of my custom valve spring packages, ported Victor Jr. intake, R&R aluminum rods, custom Racetec forged pistons with a 1mm/1mm/2mm...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-11-2023, 06:17 AM
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This is why you don't put a Chevy 350 in a Cobra...
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Posted By
blykins
I have absolutely zero animosity toward anyone,...
I have absolutely zero animosity toward anyone, but it always makes me laugh when guys who put Chevy engines in their Cobra do it because, "Shelby approached GM about using a Chevy engine".
...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-11-2023, 01:59 AM
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This is why you don't put a Chevy 350 in a Cobra...
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534
Posted By
blykins
Actually a big fan of GM vehicles, especially...
Actually a big fan of GM vehicles, especially Pontiac.
Owned a ‘73 Corvette, my dad owns a Z06 and a ZL1 Camaro.
I wouldn’t put a Ford engine in one though and can’t understand the logic behind...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-10-2023, 03:30 AM
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This is why you don't put a Chevy 350 in a Cobra...
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534
Posted By
blykins
To recap: 1. Shelby never put a Chevy in a...
To recap:
1. Shelby never put a Chevy in a Cobra. (And that really should be the end of it.....)
2. So there's not any part of you, no part at all, that thinks that just perhaps.....just...
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-09-2023, 02:07 PM
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This is why you don't put a Chevy 350 in a Cobra...
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534
Posted By
blykins
I had a Cobra.....with a 428FE in it. As...
I had a Cobra.....with a 428FE in it.
As far as I know, I'm allowed to voice my own opinion.
As for *your* last sentence, it is apropos nothing.
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Small Block Talk
12-06-2023, 11:35 AM
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Fun little 311ci SBF....
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160
Posted By
blykins
Fun little 311ci SBF....
535 hp @ 7400 rpm, 455 lb-ft of torque......on 10.3:1 compression.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52007950868_61d9765a62_z.jpg
:cool:
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ALL COBRA TALK
12-03-2023, 01:07 PM
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This is why you don't put a Chevy 350 in a Cobra...
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534
Posted By
blykins
I've heard that idiotic argument more than once...
I've heard that idiotic argument more than once from the Chevy guys. I don't care if Shelby approached Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Tesla, and Saturn, it ended up with a Ford engine in it, and if you...
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FE TALK
11-21-2023, 02:43 AM
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Fe 427
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230
Posted By
blykins
Yes, but I would use...
Yes, but I would use Pond..................................................
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FE TALK
11-20-2023, 07:11 AM
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Fe 427
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230
Posted By
blykins
Genesis and Dove are out of business. Robert...
Genesis and Dove are out of business.
Robert Pond blocks would be my choice....
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Superformance
08-02-2023, 10:09 AM
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TKX Retainer OD?
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172
Posted By
blykins
You don't have to wait on them, it needs to be an...
You don't have to wait on them, it needs to be an interference fit. Otherwise, there's no use in dialing in a bellhousing. If it's a slip fit/sloppy fit, your trans is not going to be on the...
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Superformance
07-31-2023, 09:48 AM
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TKX Retainer OD?
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172
Posted By
blykins
If the adapter ring just falls in, it's not...
If the adapter ring just falls in, it's not right. It shouldn't be a press fit either, but should be a slight interference fit.
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FE TALK
07-31-2023, 09:11 AM
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Stud girdle or Cross Bolt
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275
Posted By
blykins
I setup one block with it because the customer...
I setup one block with it because the customer requested it. I didn't build the entire engine.
When it gets to a power level where you think about damaging the block, I always upgrade to an...
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FE TALK
07-31-2023, 06:36 AM
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Stud girdle or Cross Bolt
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275
Posted By
blykins
If it's for street use, don't mess with either. ...
If it's for street use, don't mess with either. Most street 445's and 462's will make about 550-575 hp and the blocks are strong enough to handle that without any special modifications.
I will...
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Superformance
07-31-2023, 06:34 AM
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10
TKX Retainer OD?
Views:
172
Posted By
blykins
Just slip it over the trans first.... I have...
Just slip it over the trans first....
I have never Loctited one of those in and I would make it so that you can get it out easily because there's a chance you'll have to remove it to dress the...
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Superformance
07-18-2023, 01:19 PM
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Clutches, flywheels?
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228
Posted By
blykins
I've sold drivetrain parts since 2008. I sell...
I've sold drivetrain parts since 2008. I sell only McLeod and RAM. I've had exactly one warranty return on each brand. Excellent service and excellent performance.
Forum:
FE TALK
06-01-2023, 12:48 PM
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28
Engine color
Views:
1,640
Posted By
blykins
Yes, there was a color change at Ford between...
Yes, there was a color change at Ford between 1965 and 1966.
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