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Old 11-25-2008, 10:25 PM   #261 (permalink)
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Block heaters are great to have, they are very very necessary here in Saskatchewan, Canada. It gets to -40C here in the winter somtimes and with the wind can get to below -50C. You really notice that your tires are not fully inflated when the temperature drops to -20C, they develop a flat spot that doesn't go away because of the tire being so COLD and it feels like you have square tires for about a block.

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Old 11-26-2008, 06:22 AM   #262 (permalink)
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Temp readings this morning with the Solus Scanner read 90 degrees F and outside temp was 32.
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Old 12-16-2008, 09:02 PM   #263 (permalink)
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Went from the P155/80R13 to the P175/70R13 tires and got 4 new one's for $100.00.......



Also had a caliper hanging up, so did a complete front brake job, but saved rotors........



New window sticker................

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Old 12-17-2008, 10:01 AM   #264 (permalink)
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Why the switch to fatter tires?
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Old 12-17-2008, 08:06 PM   #265 (permalink)
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Handling, stability, and a sidewall max rating of 50 PSI compared to 44 PSI, so I am not sure about the hit on MPG's since the weather is really messing up my fuel log. These larger tires even fill it out some and they look better. I have not seen the sun in a couple months, so when we get a nice day, I'll clean it up and take some pics.
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Old 03-23-2009, 06:05 PM   #266 (permalink)
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It never ends. I am currently rebuilding a head to have a spare for either me or someone who needs it, but everything changed recently. I have received a few things in the mail from 3Tech Performance and am going all out. The head I am rebuilding is being documented here........
Head Rebuild Project............



I now have an economy grind camshaft, head bolts, and a 10 degree advanced timing gear......



I am going to also cut Singh grooves into this head for experimental purposes and fuel economy testing.........


More info on that here...........
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Old 03-23-2009, 07:23 PM   #267 (permalink)
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It cracks me up looking at a camshaft with six lobes!
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Any plans to mill it down a little?
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Old 03-25-2009, 10:31 PM   #269 (permalink)
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Well, I thought about planing the head. One of the guys I work with wants to port and polish the head for me and brought in his tools.........



He re did one of my combustion chambers and I was impressed.........



I also got my new valves and seals...............



Muhahahahahaa!
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Installed new door moldings on the side of the car................



Yes, I installed a passenger side mirror again. Crazy people like to pass on the right because I drive too slow.

Also painted the rusty wiper arms red.................



Last, but not least, installed a 3Tech XFi cam and advanced (10 degree) timing gear.........



Now we should see 60+ all summer long!

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