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Forum: User Project Cars 03-29-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 113
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Posted By Shaolin Crane
Don't forget nose blind, partially color blind...

Don't forget nose blind, partially color blind and devoid of most sensitivity. :jester: In the ring is where I really shine :crutches:
Forum: User Project Cars 03-28-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Going from a stock shortblock to an aftermarket...

Going from a stock shortblock to an aftermarket one with forged internals sounded identical, even with the morel lifters. Get a long handle screw driver on their and listen for special noises just to...
Forum: User Project Cars 03-27-2015, 11:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Yes, fucking rag on it. Every motor I build gets...

Yes, fucking rag on it. Every motor I build gets the initial start up, 2k rpm hold till operating temp. Shut down, check over, start back up, full rpm range revs (this is the time where I do a...
Forum: User Project Cars 03-26-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
RPM makes good shit. I'm running their rods, and...

RPM makes good shit. I'm running their rods, and fly wheel.
Forum: User Project Cars 03-25-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Your build thread sucks, there are no pictures.

Your build thread sucks, there are no pictures.
Forum: User Project Cars 03-23-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
I run diesel oil in the mustang and the cats are...

I run diesel oil in the mustang and the cats are fine.
Forum: User Project Cars 03-21-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By Shaolin Crane
*waits for motorgen luck"

*waits for motorgen luck"
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Exactly, .550 and up cams have more aggressive...

Exactly, .550 and up cams have more aggressive ramp rates, more aggressive ramp rates need more spring pressure, run more spring pressure you need a lifter that can handle it, which means you need a...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Those lifters are paired with a measly 100lb...

Those lifters are paired with a measly 100lb valve spring, make sure that is noted. Lifters, are paired to spring pressure, as noted in my earlier post.
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By Shaolin Crane
I'll say it again, you're not going to a solid...

I'll say it again, you're not going to a solid roller, you're staying hydraulic, noise should not increase at all. My injectors are louder than the lifters are, you're having a reputable shop doing...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By Shaolin Crane
There was an engine builder challenge some time...

There was an engine builder challenge some time ago where they took a stock LS3 engine and the only changes were a trunion upgrade, chromoly pushrods, 165lb dual coil springs, billet timing set and...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Exactly, you are no where near an OE setup any...

Exactly, you are no where near an OE setup any more and skimping on valve train, as you have just learned personally is a recipe for disaster, anything more than 120lbs on a spring and you should...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-25-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Its a a Johnson lifter, which is the OE for...

Its a a Johnson lifter, which is the OE for nearly everyone. There is nothing a johnson lifter does better than a link bar, I repeat nothing. I will never use a stock style lifter on anything ever...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-24-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
If he's buying new pistons anyhow there's nothing...

If he's buying new pistons anyhow there's nothing stopping him from running a dished piston in whatever size to get his desired compression.
Forum: User Project Cars 02-24-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Uhm, come again?

Uhm, come again?
Forum: User Project Cars 02-19-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
You know the rules, take your time/budget/sanity...

You know the rules, take your time/budget/sanity and multiply by three.
Forum: User Project Cars 02-10-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
More displacement and good compression will make...

More displacement and good compression will make the engine more efficient and that means passing the sniffer easier. If you look at the TSP you can order it with whatever reluctor wheel you want, I...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-09-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
I know you dont want iron. but for the price,...

I know you dont want iron. but for the price, with what you get, may not be a bad way to go.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-655-tsp-408-cid-lq9-long-block.aspx
Forum: User Project Cars 02-09-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 113
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Posted By Shaolin Crane
It should just be swap in and go. Nate has an LS3...

It should just be swap in and go. Nate has an LS3 in his C5, coil packs, ecu, everything should be the same. If you're doing a new engine, then you should get the exhaust the car needs anyhow and...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-09-2015, 10:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Holy fuck, I though Ron and I were the only ones...

Holy fuck, I though Ron and I were the only ones who fucked shit up in odd style.

I really hate to say it, but the hotrod kit from GM with the LS3 is probably your best bet.
Forum: User Project Cars 02-09-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Nothing wrong with running a dished piston on an...

Nothing wrong with running a dished piston on an n/a motor.

Have the heads cc'ed before purchasing pistons or head gaskets.

Don't run the LS7 exhaust valve unless you want to do this again from...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-06-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Yes, have the crank spun, and flywheel spun...

Yes, have the crank spun, and flywheel spun separately. I think Rod charged me, to deck the block, sleeve, hone, and balance for a total of like $450. Hes been doing it for 50 years so I'm sure that...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-06-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
I wouldn't balance it with the clutch. Best to do...

I wouldn't balance it with the clutch. Best to do the engine parts themselves and if the clutch needs work to do that separately.

As far as machine shops Rod Phillips is great, but afaik he doesn't...
Forum: User Project Cars 02-06-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Ls7 clutch might "hold" but I know several people...

Ls7 clutch might "hold" but I know several people that complain about it not disengaging either. I believe R1 is coming out with a line of performance clutches based off OE specs.
Forum: User Project Cars 02-06-2015, 02:58 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 15,336
Posted By Shaolin Crane
Its my job to fuck with you. I know all too well...

Its my job to fuck with you. I know all too well the issues with the hydraulic t56 setup. Which is why I will always prefer a cable.
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