Chevy Vegas were the reason small block Chevys were invented. ... View more

Always do both at the same time. It's alot easier to get at the bottom end with the cylinder head or heads removed. ... View more

Thank goodness those of us who own vehicles powered by 2.3 Pinto motors don't have to worry about that. ... View more

I get that all forms of racing has become more politically competitive than anything on the race track. Back when motor sports was based on innovation and driver skill equaled wins and losses this was a sport of seat of the pants on track drama that was fun to watch. Now we've got cookie cutter rules and a ton of bylaws in between that ruin the root of competition IE my car is better than your car and I challenge you to a dual on the track. Your BOP garbage and rules for competition throws genuine track sport into a congressional caucus that is more competitive than what happens on the track and throw's team innovation out of track competition. Anything that you personally engineer on your vehicle that gives you an edge has to be scrutinized by the rules comity during inspection then your asked to remove the modification or you can't enter competition. Or if your allowed the modification your allowed if you share your secret with the rest of your competition. So much for innovation. IMSA, NASCAR and all the rest are like communist countries, comply comrade or be fined and or disqualified. ... View more

I'm certain all the other teams will have a fit and gush tears on IMSA's shoulder to get their extra millimeter of MAF for the sake of BOP just as the Vette team did. Trading tears for wins has always been a Genital Motors tactic. ... View more

I assemble with STP and nondetergent 30wt. Cam and lifters get a whole jug of STP. On the stand I turn the pump till I see pressure and valve train oiling using 30wt break in oil. In the car, start up at high idle, 1200 rpm, shortly after If I don't hear any funny noises I adjust to low 2k rpm for 20 min with a good fan in front of the radiator and my eyes and ears open, looking and listening for anything. If your engine has open headers I would suggest muffling them before start up because if there is any clatter you won't be able to hear it. If your a success drain the break in oil with the oil of your choice. For high performance and flat tappets I use 15w40 diesel engine oil. I leave the filter on. A little extra ZDDP never hurts. ... View more

Suzuki. Meet George Jetson. ... View more

Thanks GM. I for one do not appreciate your going to bed with a country who's main purpose is to take over the world and kill off those who don't believe in what and how they are doing it. Talk about sleepen with the enemy! ... View more

Look for combustion "flash over" between the cylinder combustion rings. Usually the center between 2 and 3 cylinder numbers. That is a good indicator of head warpage and most of the time you'll find a ditch between those 2 numbers with a straight edge. ... View more

Mid 80s and into the 90s I was averaging 2 cyl head reseals a week at the dealer for the Sable, Taurus and Continentals with the 3.8 engines. It was always the corner cylinder's combustion ring failing and blowing coolant into the chamber and thus the sweet white exhaust clouds going out the exhaust tail pipe. I was never told of a block flexing issue as you describe but a thermal issue with the head itself actually moving ever so slightly under heat as to cause a wear condition on the corner cylinder's head gasket combustion ring to the point of rupture. Early we were told to leak down both sides and look for bubbles in the radiator to identify which bank had the damage and reseal that side only. Many times though the car would return with the other bank blown. After a few of those Ford warranty was OK with both banks resealed at once. I've never had a head or the deck of a block warp as I straight edged every job and never had a repeat repair. ... View more

I gotta hand it to the Corvette team as Sebring is a brutal road course. I was pleasantly surprised that the Vette survived the 12 hrs and came out a winner. They asked for it and got it for another surprise, an extra millimeter of MAF for 20 ponies. That I believe, made all the difference. I can't believe IMSA gave it to them after qualifying. That kind of exception is rare. ... View more

I understand what I see. You need spell check. By the way, Goodyear is looking into the shred fest at Atlanta Sun. I believe their collective head is starting to fester over their Cup tire disaster. Maybe you should get your head into that fester since you know so much. ... View more

Says you Mr. Omni tech. I see how things work. What I see is a Goodyear shredding disaster. The Cup tires are garbage. ... View more

Running me down with your industrial pedigree does not impress me a single measure. Your always making excuses for failures. In fact what ever your experience or family history with same I'd never hire someone with your mind set. Excuses for failure does not sit well with me, results are the industry's only satisfaction. ... View more

Got news for you Mr Omni tech. Everything you've said about NASCAR specified tire construction is obvious. Your not telling me anything I don't already know. Tires shed rubber to cool but also to condition the track. Michelin's construction is similar in IMSA. What they are not supposed to do is SHRED like they did all race long today at Atlanta causing needless damage and ruined the race for other teams that would have finished the race otherwise. The CUP tire is defective and Goodyear needs to take a hard look at their unsafe and inferior product. ... View more

F1 has nothing to due with IMSA and GT3. Your talking sedans vs go carts. Where are you coming from on that? The weight differences are significant. Like any other, Michelin has had their failures early but has developed into very good road course tire of lasting endurance. Goodyear has catchup to do and all I'm sayen is Michelin is the better road course high speed endurance tire. The dividend is far more laps between stops. Simple. ... View more

That remains to be seen. I would remind you that the C5-7 won several championships against many mid-rear engine chassis. ... View more

I know what I've seen during this young NASCAR season. I would use a Michelin road course radial against any Goodyear Super Speedway Radial and be comfortable with my choice on a road course with several 200mph straights. If Rick had the choice I'm sure he would agree. ... View more

Cindric drive's for Penske. ... View more

There is no truth Michelins would not fare any better. They haven't been tested on these cars yet. This current Goodyear tire for next gen has been a disaster. Weak wall construction is one thing I've noticed. They seem to shred after spins and the car has to wait for a tow truck to get back to the pits. They can't even be pushed because the car is sitting on the defuser. The old tire never had these kinds of problems. They're even shredding at speed because of a simple puncture. The truth is that Michelin has more experience with this type of tire construction and if this type of tire failures continues I'm certain teams will be looking for a change. ... View more

Bet they'll be running Michelin Rubber at Le mans. If not, the race may end early for the Hendrick entries. ... View more

Hopefully they'll have the bugs worked out of the next gen. I guess it'll be entered GT3. Ford is entering GT3 Mustang teams for the 23 IMSA Weathertech tour and Le Mans. 23 will be an interesting IMSA year. ... View more

I see the tire's shredding and surprise flats at speed as a critical problem. NASCAR should take a hard look at a tire manufacturer change. I don't know about the contractual establishment between Goodyear and NASCAR but I believe Michelin has a better track record and more experience at low profile large diameter race tire construction. Something for NASCAR to think about. ... View more

50 years ago my Dad was sure that in 50 years refrigerators and freezers would no longer be necessary appliances. ... View more

I don't think the Mustang concept roll bar would have been a life saving feature as it is only neck high to the driver and passenger. That car was incredibly small. ... View more

And EV batteries that won't last the decade of purchase. ... View more

If Uncle Scam thinks I'm happy to fork over $7.5K for every copy of a Volvo 60-90 model sold here at home, I'd say guess again Scammy! As for Starbucks and charging stations, I'm certain tax payers will be floating that bill too. Remember when all the homeland manufacturers used to manufacture every part needed in house? Well, they need to start that trend all over again and fast. ... View more

For early 1950s standards, I believe the XX-500 is very forward looking for the day. I'm seeing some 00-later Chrysler 300 in that 1950 Plymouth Model. ... View more

Daytona Coup and 427 Cobra for sure, not after market bolt ons, factory blue print originals. No Corvette or any pony car should have side pipes. Tacky ... View more

Where is this event located? ... View more

When your Maverick (truck?) starts showing signs of old age after the factory warranty expires you'll know what old is, sonny. Enjoy your (truck?). ... View more

Bet ya no one under 50 knows a Maverick is a disposable truck with car power train either. ... View more

At least half the purchase price if not more. ... View more

Crash and burn for hours. ... View more

Why BMW uses an electric heater to heat their PCV valves is beyond me. Ford's Modular Truck Engines used a hot coolant tube to heat theirs and it worked very well for years. ... View more

Type 132? Another 1 of millions. They all look alike. ... View more

The turbine header collector stacks run awfully close alongside the front fenders. How much heat vs the layers of fender paint? I believe to enter the show each entry must be able to drive said entry at least 20 miles to the event location. I'm guessing "BLING" comes first, drivability a distant last in these kinds of shows. ... View more

Solid lifter cam is a big plus with no oil pressure too. ... View more

The period GT350 would not have been a good choice as the 390 had about 30 more horse power than the 302. The Dodge was about 375 to the 390's 325. A 428 SCJ would have been a good match for the Dodge. ... View more

So, Steve read the script and said to Mr. Producer, "Frank is going to be chasing a way over powered Dodge Charger and I believe for the sake of scene action and sound quality Frank's car should have an effective answer to Bill Hickman's way over powered Dodge." "I don't think the movie viewing audience will question Frank's limited salary Mr. Producer." ... View more

Wonder if Mr. Kaufman takes the 66 Le Mans winner out now and again. Also I'm surprised the MKII is privately owned. I always thought it was housed at the Henry Ford Museum with the 67 MKIV. ... View more

It's a shame the B29 Strato-Fortress wasn't ready earlier during the big war. It would have made our bomber's work a heck of alot more comfortable, cabin pressurization, heating and room. ... View more

Was looking at the spark plug collage and taking notice that the method of construction has never changed in over a century. ... View more

Could have sworn you are at least a fifth. ... View more

I make a comment or reply and you people lock me out of my comment with a "Correct highlighted errors" in red letters without highlighting my errors. What am I doing that's wrong? ... View more

Once again, locked out of a post. Why? ... View more

Bla bla bla. Long winded explanations are just that. facts are facts. Ford's debt was handled, paid off in June this year. Genital Motors? ... View more

When Ford puts together an engine to match the LT6 it will be every bit as impressive it just won't be as ridiculously complicated. They beat Ferrari's quad cam 48 valve V12s 4 years in a row at Le Mans with single center cam push rod 16 valve engines. The last two years when FIA mandated displacement reductions down to 5 liters, the Fords twice beat the Ferraris and Porsches with a 289. Ford will enter IMSA again in 23 joining GT3. This time with a Mustang. Ford would not post entry if they didn't think they could compete. Plus Ford won't be advertising their choice of power trains and post the technical data all over classic car social media web sites either. ... View more

It is apparent that the cause of the Felicity Ace fire has yet to be identified and my never be. I have a question for the investigation team." Were there any EVs under a state of charging when this fire started?" If the crew members of this disaster are unable to answer or reply with "I don't know", my suspicious mind would red flag. ... View more