perf-list-digest Thursday, August 13 1998 Volume 01 : Number 057



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In this issue:

FTE Perf - re:427
FTE Perf - 1987 F-150 Repower
FTE Perf - it's alive!...
FTE Perf - K&N Filters
Re: FTE Perf - 1987 F-150 Repower
Re: FTE Perf - it's alive!...

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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 8:36:27 +0000
From: tfmf211 murphyfarms.com
Subject: FTE Perf - re:427

I'm with you Azie. I went home last night and drooled over an old Hemmings
I had laying around, then I cried when I saw the price tag. Gotta Love 'em,
though!

-Ted

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Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 08:51:29 -0400
From: am14 chrysler.com
Subject: FTE Perf - 427

Paul wrote: >>I have an early side oiler 427 low riser.

I'm jealous - wish I had any 427, much less a side oiler of '63/'67
vintage.

Azie
Ardmore, Al.
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 21:57:12 EDT
From: CMartin335 aol.com
Subject: FTE Perf - 1987 F-150 Repower

Hey fellow FORD nuts! I have a 1987 F-150 Supercab I bought brand new. Well
it's time to have some fun!!! It currently has a 302 EFI and a manual 4-speed
trans. I have found a 1976 Merc. wagon with a 460 and a C-6 trans. Its Runs
and all the parts are there. I have done a little research and have found it
is 8.5 to 1 CR, a little low I think? I want to completly go through Motor and
Trans. adding HP via cam and head work ,headers, high rise and??? + plus a
shift kit for the tranmission.

My question is .. Am I starting with the right engine and does anyone have any
advice or sugguestions. All the brackets , PS, AC, Air Pump, ect. are still
intact.
When finished my truck it will still have to pass emissions.

WANT HP, CHRIS IN ALBUQUERQUE
1987 FORD F-150SC
1997 PONTIAC BONN. SSEI ( WIFES ) lots of fun
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:10:06 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: FTE Perf - it's alive!...

my new pulling motor is alive. got a few minutes run time, but didn't want
to piss off the niehbors. got alot to do to finish it off - hope to pull
(and WIN) at warren county on friday!

later.

we now return you to the regulary scheduled format.

sleddog

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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 19:08:41 -0700
From: "George"
Subject: FTE Perf - K&N Filters

I recently completed my totally non-scientific test comparing the particle
filtering ability of a 3" x 15" K&N air filter versus the Fram paper
element. This originated when I didn't have time to clean my truly dirty K&N
air filter and used the paper element. At the time, it looked like the paper
element was keeping my oil looking cleaner (the scientific test) than the
K&N had accomplished.

I ran the K&N for 1,000 miles after an oil/filter change. I then changed the
oil/filter and ran the paper element for 1,000 miles. Oil was much cleaner
with the paper element and the oil filter seemed heavier (wish I had weighed
them). Driving was all in town, with the usual stop, go and clean it out
every once in awhile. I like my oil to look clean, it bothers me when I
think about additional matter getting between those expensive engine bearing
surfaces.

K&N claims their filter gets better the dirtier it gets and additional HP
from the increased air flow. IMHO, there is no free lunch.

George Miller

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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 19:15:02 -0700
From: "George"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - 1987 F-150 Repower

The federal emissions gestopo says you can't put an older engine in your
ride and be legal. Pollution standards legislation tightened up year by year
as the feds forced Motor City to meet average mpg requirements. Now if you
decided to register it in a place that doesn't beg to get at the federal
highway funding pig trough, you're getting interested in making a truck.
Good combination and you're right about the c/r.

George Miller

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From: CMartin335 aol.com
To: perf-list ford-trucks.com
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 6:59 PM
Subject: FTE Perf - 1987 F-150 Repower


Hey fellow FORD nuts! I have a 1987 F-150 Supercab I bought brand new.
Well
it's time to have some fun!!! It currently has a 302 EFI and a manual
4-speed
trans. I have found a 1976 Merc. wagon with a 460 and a C-6 trans. Its Runs
and all the parts are there. I have done a little research and have found it
is 8.5 to 1 CR, a little low I think? I want to completly go through Motor
and
Trans. adding HP via cam and head work ,headers, high rise and??? + plus a
shift kit for the tranmission.

My question is .. Am I starting with the right engine and does anyone have
any
advice or sugguestions. All the brackets , PS, AC, Air Pump, ect. are still
intact.
When finished my truck it will still have to pass emissions.

WANT HP, CHRIS IN ALBUQUERQUE
1987 FORD F-150SC
1997 PONTIAC BONN. SSEI ( WIFES ) lots of fun
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Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:39:39 -0700
From: "George"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - it's alive!...

Congratulations. How long did you run it on initial fire and what rpms?
Would it initially crank with all the plugs in?

George Miller

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From: Sleddog
To: 'FORD TRUCKS LIST' ; 'FTE performance list'
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Date: Wednesday, August 12, 1998 7:07 PM
Subject: FTE Perf - it's alive!...


my new pulling motor is alive. got a few minutes run time, but didn't want
to piss off the niehbors. got alot to do to finish it off - hope to pull
(and WIN) at warren county on friday!

later.

we now return you to the regulary scheduled format.

sleddog

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