perf-list-digest Thursday, October 29 1998 Volume 01 : Number 131



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In this issue:

FTE Perf - Speed Density modifications
Re: FTE Perf - Speed Density modifications
FTE Perf - 300/6
FTE Perf - ADMIN: SoCal Pickups
FTE Perf - 300/6

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 12:44:45 -0500
From: lordjanusz juno.com (Paul M Radecki)
Subject: FTE Perf - Speed Density modifications

I've been discussing Speed Density vs Mass Air off-list with Jim
(kroger ucla.edu). We want to know what engine modifications anyone has
done to a Speed Density truck, and what the effects were. Headers?
Chips? Cat-back? I've had no problem with my K&N (in fact, it helped a
lot) but I've not done anything else to this truck (yet...). What mods
are forbidden by the Speed Density computer, and what will it do if you
try them? I've heard lots of rumors and opinions, so some firsthand
stories would be enlightening. Thanks!

lordjanusz juno.com kroger ucla.edu

"He who lives by the sword, dies by the clothyard shaft!"

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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 15:22:17 +0000
From: Garr&Pam
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Speed Density modifications

Paul M Radecki wrote:
>
> I've been discussing Speed Density vs Mass Air off-list with Jim
> (kroger ucla.edu). We want to know what engine modifications anyone has
> done to a Speed Density truck, and what the effects were. Headers?
> Chips? Cat-back? I've had no problem with my K&N (in fact, it helped a
> lot) but I've not done anything else to this truck (yet...). What mods
> are forbidden by the Speed Density computer, and what will it do if you
> try them? I've heard lots of rumors and opinions, so some firsthand
> stories would be enlightening. Thanks!
>
> lordjanusz juno.com kroger ucla.edu
>
> "He who lives by the sword, dies by the clothyard shaft!"
>
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You need to comeon over to the Lightning list. There are lots of mods
you can do with speed density some require having a computer chip to
make them work. You can switch cams just won't see any benefit from it
without a chip. Samething for heads and intakes...with speed density the
computer is set to run on a given amount of air entering the engine and
does not automatically adjust for it when you improve air flow...but
computer chips do wonders.

Want an example...one of Lightning guys just ran 11.9s the other day
with speed density...but before he got a chip burned ON A DYNO, none of
this mail order sh**, he was running 13.3 but after the chip he ran a
12.2 on a 90 degree day, and then with a cooler day(50) he ran the
11.93. The main thing was to program the computer to optimize his
modifications,(Supercharger, ported heads, cam and a few others)!

Hope this helps, I was kinda of doubtful and was looking into a mass air
conversion for my Lightning but after seeing this results I don't think
there is any need for it!
Chris
94 Lightning
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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:19:00 EST
From: WJeff43 aol.com
Subject: FTE Perf - 300/6

Anyone know of any high performance parts for the 300 cid in-line 6? If I
look for a replacement 300/6, are the mount bolts the same for all of them, or
did Ford change the engine and bell housing/transmission mounting patterns
through the years? I know Ford made this engine for a very long time. The
one I have right now is a 1979 model. Bill Jeffreys
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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:49:01 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Perf - ADMIN: SoCal Pickups

Dear Ford Truck Enthusiasts list members:

We have a new advertiser on our web site. Since the beginning,
our practice with web site advertisers has been to make a brief
announcement for 2 days (this is day 1 of 2). Please show your
appreciation to SoCal Pick-Ups for helping to support the web
site and the lists by checking them out (this is a temporary page
until they have their site up):

http://www.ford-trucks.com/socal.html

"SoCal Pick-Ups started over 25 years ago as the first restoration
parts business to focus soley on the 53-56 F-100's. Now, SoCal
is now under new ownership. With this new ownership there has
come a renewed emphasis in making sure SoCal is THE place to go
to get the help you need to successfully create the F-100 of
your dreams.

SoCal has made changes in all areas of their operation in order
to bring the best possible service to those rebuilding 1948-1966
F-100's. They have a new catalogue that is updated monthly with
new products, a new customer oriented computer system that keeps
track of every item ever purchased by a customer to enhance their
ability to provide personalized service, and even a few new
employees dedicated to making you successful with your truck
project."

We would like to you to let them know you heard about them via
the Ford Truck Enthusiasts group.

Now returning you to our regularly scheduled program...

Ken Payne
CoAdmin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts


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Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 19:25:13 -0800
From: George
Subject: FTE Perf - 300/6

Checked the Comp Cams catalog and they list six different grinds. That'll
usually mean somebody's making manifolds and other accessories to support
the cam change.

George Miller


Anyone know of any high performance parts for the 300 cid in-line 6? If I
look for a replacement 300/6, are the mount bolts the same for all of them,
or
did Ford change the engine and bell housing/transmission mounting patterns
through the years? I know Ford made this engine for a very long time. The
one I have right now is a 1979 model. Bill Jeffreys


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