Recent content by J_risch

What new 27" are you refering to? I see in summet 275/50r15 is 26" and the 255/60r15 is 27". I'm in need of new tires also I have the bf's now 275/50r15. also curious about what mph /rpm you can go with 26" vs27" in quarter mile. I'm pretty impressed with how the bf's are in the rain. I havn't...

question I see you have a different cam is it in yet? now would be a good time to do it, or did I miss something:rolleyes:

Ok try a leak down test then what. What am I looking for with a leak down test. It should not leak down correct? If it does then something is wrong?When an engine is built do the engine builders usually do a comprission test when the motor is put together on the stand? I also heard from somone...

I got my motor built have about 1300 miles on it now. Had compression checked out. All but one cylinder is close to 160. The low one is 120. Is this ok and why. I called the engine builder he said it could be a bent valve. He asked how it ran or if I could here any ticking noises. I said no...

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Is the bottom end stock or built a little? Are you satisfied with the non ball bearing, or would you go bb if you could do it over again. seams to be working pretty good with the times your getting.

How long ago did you have the trans built from Jimmy's? I have the single disc pte vigalante lockup converter. 3200 rpm stall. Done about 3 years ago from Jimmy's Trans. Is it possable a different valve body would help me also?

I recently had my motor rebuilt. I put it back in and had low o2 readings also. Scared to get into it. Turned out I didn't have the ground hooked on the back of the head for the o2 sensor. It is a tan wire on the passenger side of the car bolted to the back of the head. It is a real bear to get...

Hope you don't mind if I jump in here. I kinda got the same problem. Idles like crap. Anytime I leave from a complete stop I get a bog then go effect. If I get into it runs great though. Last year I got into it and the high rpm of first gear a loud pop. Blew out the gasket between downpipe and...

I just saw your post about a good mechanic in the wisconsin area. I'd be very interested if he is nearby. I live near milwaukee and run a dairy farm. Lot of work just doing that. I try to do what I can myself but only have so much time. If you could give me a location where he is and a number...

What kind of fuel are you using for your tune?

I'm heading to chicago in two weeks. I would be interested in checking it out. Seems to be a very nice car. What kind of horsepower and times have you run with this car?

sounds like it really doesn't matter much. Is there much noise while running though. I would hate to do all this work and be annoyed by it.

Any opinions on which cam to go with. Having motor built. eagle crank, rods and Je pistons champion ported irons and ported intake. Is one came going to be louder than the other?

what cam do you have in it? I'm in Milwaukee area.