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perf-list-digest Saturday, December 18 1999 Volume 02 : Number 324



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Ford Truck Enthusiasts - Performance
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In this issue:

Re: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes
Re: FTE Perf - engine computer chip upgrades
Re: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes
FTE Perf - Free shipping on the web site
FTE Perf - Engine Blocks
Re: FTE Perf - Engine Blocks

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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 10:36:48 -0500
From: William.Moore icn.siemens.com
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes

A safe way of doing this without destroying stuff is to use a small bottle of
proprane,
a solenoid, some wiring & switchs and the nichrome wire mentioned below. Using
propane is much safer than trying to plum tubing with combustables, or soaking
down the cylinders and filling the crankcase with gas. get one of the really
small bottles of propane gas, think they are about 1#, connect a line to a
solenoid such as the one for a gas heater, (needs 24v, use a small secondary
battery for this purpose) and a small hole drilled into the last foot of the
tail pipe. Get a small nozzle such as the one on the propane torches, mount it
in the hole in the exaust, run the wiring for the switch, (double pole, double
throw, use one side of the switch to control the solenoid for the propane, the
other side to supply current to the nichorme wire (oops forgot to tell ya to
mount that downstream of the gas nozzel) & you are all set. Makes a really
pretty blue flame!!

My nickel's worth

Bob

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 06:44:35 -0600
From: tvsjr sprynet.com
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes

If I understand correctly, that'll just be hell on the catalytic converters
and you won't get any fire. What you probably need to do is induce fuel
(preferably diesel or kerosene so the vapors don't explode) in the exhaust
pipe before the outlet, and use a piece of nichrome wire and electricity to
ignite it.

Terry

At 10:48 PM 12/15/1999 -0500, you wrote:
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>
>Hey Guys,
>My friend has a question for guys. In order to win a bet, he has to rig
>something up so he can shoot fire out of his trucks tailpipe so he can win a
>bet. We have seen it in magazines and on t.v. but still not sure quite how
>to do it besides a sparkplug, a switch and flooding the engine. He does not
>seem to worry about ruining the truck either because it is a beater. So if
>you guys have any ideas, we thank you in advance
>Lee


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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:19:50 -0500
From: "Brad Smith"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - engine computer chip upgrades

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From: gary vandergrift
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Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 11:24 AM
Subject: FTE Perf - engine computer chip upgrades


> Thinking about upgrading my computer chip. Where to get them? I have
> done some searches, must not be using the proper words.
> Hate to BUY a magazine to get a phone number.
> Thanks Gary V. in CT
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Don't upgrade your chip till you have done all of your other mods, than get
one custom made.. Lots of hipro shops doing these now!

Brad


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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 22:03:13 -0500
From: "Brad Smith"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes

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Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 1999 10:48 PM
Subject: FTE Perf - fire out the tailpipes


>
>
> Hey Guys,
> My friend has a question for guys. In order to win a bet, he has to rig
> something up so he can shoot fire out of his trucks tailpipe so he can win
a
> bet. We have seen it in magazines and on t.v. but still not sure quite
how
> to do it besides a sparkplug, a switch and flooding the engine. He does
not
> seem to worry about ruining the truck either because it is a beater. So
if
> you guys have any ideas, we thank you in advance
> Lee
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You can use a grill igniter instead of a spark plug... lends easier to the
switch, and I would do a fuel injection into the pipe instead of trying to
flood the engine! Have fun!


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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 19:27:13 -0500
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Perf - Free shipping on the web site

Hi gang,

As many of you know, we've purchased a new high powered web server
that will be online by Jan 1, 2000. In order to help cover the
expenses, we're introducing a special offer to drive business on
the web store. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 24TH, ALL SHIPPING IS FREE!
All books, manuals and decals are available immediate shipping.
Most large items are available for immediate drop-shipping.

http://www.ford-trucks.com

Happy holidays!
Ken Payne
Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts


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Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 02:05:22 -0600
From: "Dave Morris"
Subject: FTE Perf - Engine Blocks

Could anyone explain to me what a Siamese cylinder design is? Ive seen
it in the books but don't know what it is.

Thanks,
Dave


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Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 02:35:51 -0600
From: "Jason & Kathy Kendrick"
Subject: Re: FTE Perf - Engine Blocks

If I understand it right, a block with siamesed cylinders doesn't have
any water flow between the cylinders. The cylinders are actually cast
together as one bank, instead of four seperate cylinders with 360 degree
water flow.

Jason Kendrick

Dave Morris wrote:
>
> Could anyone explain to me what a Siamese cylinder design is? Ive seen
> it in the books but don't know what it is.
>
> Thanks,
> Dave
>
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