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The green Willys custom really got my attention. After a few decades of car stuff it is hard to really find a new twist to catch - yet I had...
Hi Ken! Good to see that the Comet is still running well. Looks great!
I'm darn near around the block from you (Commerce Twp., Pontiac Trail & Haggerty). We build about a zillion FEs every year. Probably as many as...
Don't lose any sleep over the filter lid. I have repeatedly tested them on the dyno and found them to be within a horsespower or two either way -...
Your cam plug is in backwards. Should have the flat side facing out.
Usually too much closed throttle airflow. Means the idle speed screw is set to high on the carb. Closed up the idle screw until the plates are...
Around Detroit during the summer there has to be a decent cruise going on virtually everywhere, every night. Lots of small ones, but quite a few...
I have an obvious bias. Here is a link to a dyno pull on a heavy low revving pig. this one is a stroked 390 - nothing exotic - that made good...
I applaud the idea of sharing your knowledge and experience. I try my best to follow a similar path (ask my wife - she'll gladly tell you...
David Very cool to see. As you are doubtless aware, I do quite a few FE engines at my place. Many are probably in cars you've provided....
I've owned a blacked out '69 Torino notchback since about '81 & was really hooked into the Detroit street racer crowd for many years. Always had...
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A couple more - slow afternoon here.... Back to the Sunnoco owned by "Bozo", 'cuz that was the place with the best stories. One hot...
Oh cripes. I could fill up the whole internet with gas station stories! I worked in maybe 6 Detroit area gas stations from the time I was 16...
Sorry I let this coast for a week while life got in the way... And did not intend to get snippy, but I actually know a little bit about the...
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