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Wanted to sell / Re: Brand New DJ SAFETY -20 Gloves and Boots

« on: October 23, 2014, 04:03:55 PM »

What sizes?

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Methanol / Nitro in epoxied heads?

« on: April 18, 2014, 11:30:43 AM »

Yep, now that I think about it, it actually makes sense.  Rats, I hope these heads make it a season or two.  I will have to inspect them more frequently I guess.  I believe I will just stay with the methanol, no nitro.
Thanks guys!

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Compression ratio

« on: April 01, 2014, 02:46:49 PM »

Thanks Spud,

Time for me to get to work! 

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Spud Miller's Cave / Re: Compression ratio

« on: March 31, 2014, 06:57:48 AM »

Thanks a lot Spud.
I appreciate your advice on this.  Here are my  cam specs (294/300 @.050, .779/.717 lift, 112 LSA (Crower PN 01492)).
Does this look like it would work with the previously mentioned compression ratio if dropped down to 13 - 14:1 for the nitro?
Thanks again for the help,
Tom

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Spud Miller's Cave / Compression ratio

« on: March 30, 2014, 05:58:20 PM »

Hello,

I am in the final stages of my BBC build(582), last thing is the pistons.  I plan to run a mechanical stack injection, methanol and occasional 30% nitro.  What is the compression ratio I should be looking for?  Will the Nitro like 15:1 or will I have to lower it some?  or is higher better???  Thanks for any help.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Methanol / Nitro in epoxied heads?

« on: March 28, 2014, 10:59:56 PM »

Excellent, I feel much better now!   

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Methanol / Nitro in epoxied heads?

« on: March 27, 2014, 03:07:31 AM »

Thanks for the info.  I heard rumors of epoxied heads running methanol and the epoxy degrading/melting/peeling out..etc.  I was just wondering if there is anything to worry about.  Don't know what type of epoxy was used on mine, I bought the heads used.

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Methanol / Nitro in epoxied heads?

« on: March 23, 2014, 03:51:53 PM »

I am building a BBC and the heads are older EPD Racing and are extensively ported with epoxy.  I plan to run my stack injection on methanol and occasionally up to 30% Nitro.  Is this going to be a problem with the epoxy?

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: January 28, 2014, 05:23:25 PM »

Thanks for all the great information.  I have decided to go with mechanical stack injection for now.  Maybe later a hemi will be in the budget!!
Again, thanks a lot!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: October 20, 2013, 06:00:34 AM »

Finally back in the good ole USA.  Thanks a lot for all the really great info.  Lots to think about, need to get a plan on paper.  I really appreciate all the great technical opinions and experience.  Thanks again!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: October 07, 2013, 09:03:16 AM »

Well, it looks like I have a new mission.  Searching for a hemi.......

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: October 04, 2013, 12:14:21 AM »

Once again, great information.  Thanks!
 I am seeing a trend here of recomendations to go with the Hemi block for the extra strength in the bottom end?  Is it a significant difference from a Bowtie or Dart block?

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: October 02, 2013, 09:51:30 PM »

Thanks a lot for all the great info, tips, and experience.  As I said earlier, this is kind of an experiment for me.  The reason for the big blower (10-71 W/ teflon strips) is 'cause I am in the beginning stages of building a 582, (Callies bottom end) and was going to use the same blower (hopefully using the 412 as a learning bench).  I had initially planned to go with 8-port injectors, but have always been intrigued by the blowers.  I'm just trying to learn as much as I can about them first.  Most tracks down here are only 1/8th mile, so my goal is to get into the high 4s.  Probably not too realistic with my little Pinto (92" w/b and 2200 lbs), but I am looking at a couple FED's, hoping to make a move by Christmas. Great Website here!  Thanks again for all y'alls input!

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: October 02, 2013, 03:12:13 AM »

Many thanks Matt,
This is the kind of info I'm looking for.  I want to do it right the FIRST time.  11:1 it is, and I guess I'd better go swap out my gaskets!!  Thanks again,
Tom

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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Adding a blower to a 13:1 engine

« on: September 29, 2013, 01:31:03 AM »

I am getting ready to add a 10:71 and alcohol injection to my 412 sbc.  Dart block, iron eagle heads and currently running 13:1 compression.  Is this too much?  Do I really need to drop down to a lower static compression?  This will be my "trial by fire" as this is my first time dealing with a blown engine.  Are mls gaskets OK with this set-up?
Thanks for any input!