perf-list-digest Sunday, October 18 1998 Volume 01 : Number 121



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In this issue:

Re: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote
FTE Perf - Headers
RE: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers
RE: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers
FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine
RE: FTE Perf - Headers
RE: FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine
FTE Perf - wine..Whine
FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers
FTE Perf - 460 Heads
FTE Perf - ADMIN: Web site updates
Re: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote
FTE Perf - lotsa good links here!

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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 06:17:26 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote

Date sent: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 22:12:27 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote

> Check out the voting center on the web site. There's a
> new vote in place as to whether you'd like to see FTE
> start a off-road/4x4 list.

Can we cheat? :-)

Michigan Pot Hole Jumpin Bronco lover, -- Gary --
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 08:05:05 -0700
From: "Chris Samuel"
Subject: FTE Perf - Headers

Part Suppliers:
Stahl headers
Headers by Ed.
Hooker had tube etc, but their flanges are less then desirable.
Flow Master
There are a bunch more!
Have fun!
Chris


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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:39:38 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: RE: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

i was initially going to run my L&L headers on my 521 cid puller engine, to
save money. a few people before me ran them on their engines, engines that
were making substantial power with the CJ exhaust ports in the blue
thunders. the BT heads also have the ports raised. this might be a
problem for installation if the headers don't have the space to move.

in practice, the header pipe should always be bigger than the port exit,
but sometimes it is not possible. i think the performance lost would be
small on the smaller engines. but, one could modify the l&l headers to
fit.

cut off the flange, and open the flage holes up to CJ size. then reweld
the flange back onto the pipes using a length of pipe of larger diameter
either in cone shape or stepped down to the small L&L header primary pipe
size.

if this is done, i recommend on a under 500hp/490 cid engine making a port
plate that fits into the CJ exhaust port and raises the port floor a small
amount guiding the exhaust into the header pipes. this is done on the 351
C 4V heads very often.

if you are building a "big" engine, custom headers are a nice thing. the
l&l's could be used as a "template" for the pipe bends, or at least a guide
to follow to get close to a fit. i have custom headers on my 79 f350
puller. they don't fit as nice as the L&L's on my 77 f150 in some ways,
and on my puller i must pull the engine to insert headers or pull of
everything around the the front end. on the 77, i need only pull the one
shock bracket. smaller tubes do make things easier.

oh, the flanges can be bought for a CJ header from engine systems in
georgia for one place.

the mismatch of port, won't really create much more back pressure, the pipe
diameter and the valve/port have a larger effect on that IMHO. the
reversion is a problem though. that is why we like to have the pipe biger
than the port, for its anti-reversion characteristics.

if the port is larger, it creates odd, and "performance destructive" waves
and turbulance that cause breathing problems. but if the smaller tube is
stepped to a larger tube (modify headers as above) the reversion stays the
way we want it, and stepped headers MAY even perform better. in fact i
have a program to calculate the lengths and sizes of header
tubes/collectors for stepped headers.

sleddog



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From: George[SMTP:mega55 lv.rmci.net]
Sent: Friday, October 16, 1998 8:21 PM
To: Ford Truck Performance List (E-mail)
Subject: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

I stand corrected; Blue Thunder. On under 500hp/490ci, it would seem that
some back-pressure would be developed with the larger exhaust port on the
head exiting into a smaller diameter opening?

George Miller


blue flame? do you mean blue thunder? us truck pullers started out with
the l&l headers. then moved to custom headers that fit. headers should be
bigger than the exhaust port. with the raised ports on the blue thunder
heads or the BB chevy ports on the "B" style blue thunder heads additional
mods are required.

i don't feel that the smaller headers would be much a problem really unless
you where building a 500+ hp engine or over 490 cubes, but that is IMHO.

the people i know are all running custom headers once they move to the
better heads. spending $2000 to $5000 for heads makes a few hundred for
headers seem like pocket change almost,

sleddog

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From: George[SMTP:mega55 lv.rmci.net]
Sent: Friday, October 16, 1998 2:35 PM
To: Ford Truck Performance List (E-mail)
Subject: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

I'd like to know what exhaust headers people are using on the CJ, SVO
Aluminum and Blue Flame heads.

The standard aftermarket 460 headers don't match the larger exhaust ports
on these heads. I've talked to several of the manufacturers, including L&L,
and there are no plans to make them. Original SCJ/CJ exhaust manifolds are
rarer than the heads. My Hedman Headers are fine for the DOVE and PI heads
but left a lot to be desired with the CJs. Any info will be appreciated.

George Miller

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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:57:32 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: RE: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

hey gordon,
tell me about your engine.

sleddog

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From: A4T1RAT aol.com[SMTP:A4T1RAT aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 1998 12:12 AM
To: perf-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

On my 76 F-250 4x4 with a 525 CJ I made my own fenderwhell headers I dont
belive any one makes headers for any apps for trucks... one option that I have
done in the past when i dont feel like making new headers is to have a flange
flame cut using the header gaskets and weld the new flange to the old headers
after cutting off the old flange.. ita a lot of work but it is sometimes the
only way and it works well.
Gordon
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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 12:07:03 -0700
From: Christopher Lynch
Subject: FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine

Thanks to those who really had somthing to say, as for the rest of you
grow up.
The 93 Ranger only has one belt. So it makes it hard to just simpily
take of the belt if I still want the engine to run. I had the steering
wheel replaced about a year ago. Would that affect the pump ?

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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 12:11:27 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: RE: FTE Perf - Headers

my headers are from Ed Hennamen of Headers By Ed. they were custom for
the motor they originally were used on. (i run almost all used parts to
keep costs down.)
original motor was a 528 turning beyond 9000 at times.
they are real clost to optimum for my 521. quality good, but i do like
heavier flanges than even these. welds are decent and shape is ok. not a
top notch job, but i got them cheep used so...

his lengths and dia are vry close to everything i calculate, and even the
programs i have so i think he knows his stuff in that area. (2.125", about
31" long) i think it could have longer collectors, but that is a guess
more than anything. i feel most people run too short a collector anyway.

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.headersbyed.com/
------- check it out

sleddog

ps-if you spend alot on custom headers made for you, or made yourself, it
may be wise to jet coat them so they last. mine are VERY rusted!

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From: Chris Samuel[SMTP:fourmuelz email.msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 1998 11:05 AM
To: Perf-List
Subject: FTE Perf - Headers

Part Suppliers:
Stahl headers
Headers by Ed.
Hooker had tube etc, but their flanges are less then desirable.
Flow Master
There are a bunch more!
Have fun!
Chris


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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 12:15:48 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: RE: FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine

not that i can tell.

maybe you could loosen belt some to see if that eases the whine.

anyway, please don't make me grow up! i like being young! wish childhood and teenage years lasted longer!!

sleddog

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From: Christopher Lynch[SMTP:lynchmob1 earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 1998 3:07 PM
To: perf-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine

Thanks to those who really had somthing to say, as for the rest of you
grow up.
The 93 Ranger only has one belt. So it makes it hard to just simpily
take of the belt if I still want the engine to run. I had the steering
wheel replaced about a year ago. Would that affect the pump ?

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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 09:48:29 -0700
From: George
Subject: FTE Perf - wine..Whine

My wife says that when it comes to trucks/engines and other hobbies, I'll probably never grow up. Sure hope that's true.

George Miller

anyway, please don't make me grow up! i like being young! wish childhood and teenage years lasted longer!!

sleddog

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From: Christopher Lynch[SMTP:lynchmob1 earthlink.net]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 1998 3:07 PM
To: perf-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: FTE Perf - Re:wine..Whine

Thanks to those who really had somthing to say, as for the rest of you
grow up.
The 93 Ranger only has one belt. So it makes it hard to just simpily
take of the belt if I still want the engine to run. I had the steering
wheel replaced about a year ago. Would that affect the pump ?




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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 10:05:14 -0700
From: George
Subject: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

I use the 3/4T/460 Hedmans in a full sized Bronco; fit fine with a ding in
one runner but the engine has to be pulled to remove them. People can say
what they want about cheap headers but I've ran them for over ten years in
all kinds of climates. Look kind of nasty now but they do the job.
The new flange on an existing set of headers sounds like the only way
to go. Maybe on the existing flange, grind out the original to match for
added stability and gradual reduction of exhaust flow?

George Miller
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From: A4T1RAT aol.com[SMTP:A4T1RAT aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 1998 12:12 AM
To: perf-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Exhaust Headers

On my 76 F-250 4x4 with a 525 CJ I made my own fenderwhell headers I dont
belive any one makes headers for any apps for trucks... one option that I
have
done in the past when i dont feel like making new headers is to have a
flange
flame cut using the header gaskets and weld the new flange to the old
headers
after cutting off the old flange.. ita a lot of work but it is sometimes
the
only way and it works well.
Gordon



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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 11:16:41 -0700
From: George
Subject: FTE Perf - 460 Heads

There's a set of '77 460 heads for sale on Classifieds2000. New, oversized
SS valves, springs, keepers. Says $500 in new parts/machine work. $500/OBO.
Posted today.

George Miller



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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 17:36:44 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Web site updates

1. Clifford Performance added to Misc. Vehicles sites in links section.
2. Pictorial additions:
1950 F1
1953 F100
1959 F100
1967 F100
1977 F150
1979 F150
1983 F150
1985 F150
1987 F150 XLT
1998 F150 XL
1998 Ranger
1999 F250 SD
1999 F250 SD
3. Hydraulic Clutch Troubleshooting added to articles section.

Later,
Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts
http://www.ford-trucks.com

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Date: Sat, 17 Oct 1998 13:00:26 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote

At 06:17 AM 10/17/98 +0000, you wrote:
>Date sent: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 22:12:27 -0400
>From: Ken Payne
>Subject: FTE Perf - ADMIN: Off-road list vote
>
>> Check out the voting center on the web site. There's a
>> new vote in place as to whether you'd like to see FTE
>> start a off-road/4x4 list.
>
>Can we cheat? :-)
>
>Michigan Pot Hole Jumpin Bronco lover, -- Gary --

Sure you can cheat. Will I find out? Yup! :-/

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