perf-list-digest Tuesday, August 11 1998 Volume 01 : Number 055



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In this issue:

FTE Perf - Free A/C
FTE Perf - Re: Roller camshaft mods
Re: FTE Perf - Re: Roller camshaft mods
Re: FTE Perf - Free A/C

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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 11:08:03 -0400
From: am14 chrysler.com
Subject: FTE Perf - Free A/C

Dennis writres: The unit is mounted on the roof with lines going to the
front of the vehicle

The lines going to the front of the vehicle are to the high and low sides
of the compressor. Gotta have the compressor, and I don't think an
electrical unit for vehicles is available. I installed a rear unit in a
D*dge Custom Van I owned, and ran the lines from/to the original compressor
- - worked great, but had to have the compressor.

Azie
Ardmore, Al.


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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:50:48 -0500
From: lordjanusz juno.com (Paul M Radecki)
Subject: FTE Perf - Re: Roller camshaft mods

>
>Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 18:26:24 GMT
>From: cdailey hhs.state.ne.us (Chad Dailey)
>Subject: FTE Perf - Roller camshaft mods
>
>Hi all. I have an early side oiler 427 low riser. I am thinking of
>installing a roller cam in it, but I have heard that there are
>extensive mods required to put a roller in a flat tappet motor. Can
>anyone enlighten me as to exactly what mods need to be made? Can a
>flat tappet cam be re-installed after the roller mods are made? I'd
>like to know before I cut up my not-so-common block.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Chad

Who is your cam grinder? They should have the information. I believe
Crane offers a roller for the FE, don't know about any others. I am
planning an FE rebuild, and would be interested in hearing about your
experience in converting to roller. Thanks! lordjanusz

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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:50:38 +0000
From: Garr&Pam
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Re: Roller camshaft mods

Paul M Radecki wrote:
>
> >
> >Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 18:26:24 GMT
> >From: cdailey hhs.state.ne.us (Chad Dailey)
> >Subject: FTE Perf - Roller camshaft mods
> >
> >Hi all. I have an early side oiler 427 low riser. I am thinking of
> >installing a roller cam in it, but I have heard that there are
> >extensive mods required to put a roller in a flat tappet motor. Can
> >anyone enlighten me as to exactly what mods need to be made? Can a
> >flat tappet cam be re-installed after the roller mods are made? I'd
> >like to know before I cut up my not-so-common block.
> >
> >Thanks in advance,
> >
> >Chad
>
> Who is your cam grinder? They should have the information. I believe
> Crane offers a roller for the FE, don't know about any others. I am
> planning an FE rebuild, and would be interested in hearing about your
> experience in converting to roller. Thanks! lordjanusz
>

You need new lifters, pushrods, rockers, maybe valve covers, and of
course the camshaft! The nice thing is you can put a flat tappet back
in...in most cases and not have to change everything back!
Hope this helps

Alot of guys have done this conversion on the Lightnings(351). Try
asking some of the guys on the Lightning list!
Chris
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Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 23:29:55 EDT
From: Trs2000 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Free A/C

Bummer sounded like a good idea................
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