I figured I will never find the original intake hose. So, I thought I'd do something similar to a cold air intake. But I wanted to try something...
The Carter RBS requires the drop base... AND... the diameter of the opening on top isn't a standard size. Most 1 barrel carbs have a 2-5/8"...
Gas cost is not an issue. This car is strictly a weekend driver, not a daily driver. After reading all the responses based on experience, it...
Thanks for the response! We actually live in the city and do most of our driving from stop light to stop light. My son calculated our RPM's at...
Along with our mild engine makeover, we're looking at improving the rear end on our '74 Comet. We have the standard 8 inch rear with the 3.0 gear...
Hey Powerband... Thanks for the EXCELLENT informative post!! You totally nailed it about people dropping a small block V8 into just about...
I took a massive beating in a divorce 3 years ago. So we're doing what's affordable and what is within our mechanical limitations.
I agree!! That's something that would be on our radar after the initial mods because it's affordable and a relatively easy swap. Good call !!
I get all your points. But, we would still have to build a V8 motor because we're not throwing an old engine in the car without completely redoing...
We're definitely planning on advancing the timing. But as far as the cam and timing gear set goes, let me reiterate what I wrote in my last...
We're keeping the stock cam for now. We realize a cam would also improve performance, but we're trying to stick to our budget with bolt-on...
Well, ultimately we decided that since the cylinder head is going to the machine shop anyway, we're going to have it milled .045 in order to...
$41.99 for the gasket. What's the average price of milling the head?
Has anybody had any experience with this place? http://www.silver-seal.com/category/shop.engine_parts.cylinderheadspacershims.ford/ Looks like...
Right now I'm in the middle of lining up some performance mods to go on the 4.1L 250ci Automatic in my 1974 Mercury Comet. My eyes are on a...
Those two replies answered my questions perfectly!! Looks like we'll be looking for a '77 or later head. Thanks!! :tiphat:
Before I get to my question, let me reveal what I've already learned here so far.... After reading several old posts, I see that HP ratings were...
I sure will!
Thanks everyone! This forum has been a tremendous help already!!
I've actually checked out that site, and re-checked the Clifford headers. I called Clifford today and was told about doing the 6=8 upgrade with...
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