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FieroWannaBe
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OCT 09, 06:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Alex4mula:
Four reasons; 1st is too late. Done already. 2nd it was easier & faster to do the little notches to the trany. 3rd I don't have the counterssink equipment to do it and 4th it was cheaper 
FieroWannaBe; Archie designed the kit to use the same V8 kit flywheel. An extra adapter is used. |
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so it uses a offset friction plate that attatches to the flywheel?[This message has been edited by FieroWannaBe (edited 10-09-2006).]
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Alex4mula
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OCT 09, 06:20 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroWannaBe:
so it uses a offset friction plate that attatches to the flywheel?
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Yes
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FieroWannaBe
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OCT 09, 06:40 PM
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argggh lots of rotating mass, but still 6 speeds... But hell id love to have a 5 speed, damn muncie. [This message has been edited by FieroWannaBe (edited 10-09-2006).]
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Formula88
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OCT 09, 10:30 PM
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What is the weight of the flywheel in the regular Archie kit? How much does the 6-speed kit add to the flywheel mass?
Just curious.
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TxFieros
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OCT 09, 11:15 PM
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Direct quote from Centerforces Excel file.
FIERO w/ SM BLK CHEVROLET V8 ENG. 1986-92 V-8 ARCHIE KIT w/ GM 1pc. REAR MAIN V8 ENG. 23.4 IN/OZ - REQUIRES CENTERFORCE CLUTCH ASSEM. SEE FIERO CLUTCH SECTION. 12.835 153 YES 700502 28.2
28.2 pounds.
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Carlos A. Martinez
1988 Formula 5-speed, ZZ4 V8
www.txfieros.com
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TxFieros
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OCT 09, 11:17 PM
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That's wierd, I just noticed it says it requires Centerforce clutch assembly. That's BS, I guess they just want more business. The Spec Clutch works just fine on mine. ------------------
Carlos A. Martinez
1988 Formula 5-speed, ZZ4 V8
www.txfieros.com
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Alex4mula
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OCT 10, 09:12 PM
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Another annoying problem to correct. Common to daily driver SBCs I guess. These headers fit great but the quality is not so good. Rusted ceramic coated? Isn't that supposed to avoid that? Oh well. I need to try to design soemthing to catch rain water in the front. It gets on top of the alternator, valve covers and headers and all failed due to that. I sent this set to Sanderson for repair. Main issue was the rich condition it caused as the crack was on top of the O2 sensor. Not a problem in carbed engines. More to come soon.
 [This message has been edited by Alex4mula (edited 10-10-2006).]
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ICouldaBeenAV8
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OCT 10, 09:36 PM
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FIEROPHREK
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OCT 10, 09:54 PM
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Hey Alex did you know that you don't need to run pushrod guideplates with the rockers your using?
I just checked this thread and noticed that your rockers have guides on the roller tip to keep the rocker centered over the valvestem. Not sure if you'll have any adverse effects by running both. ------------------
HARDCORE SBC CRONIE AND PROUD OF IT ! GOT TQ ?
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Alex4mula
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OCT 10, 10:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by FIEROPHREK:
Hey Alex did you know that you don't need to run pushrod guideplates with the rockers your using?
I just checked this thread and noticed that your rockers have guides on the roller tip to keep the rocker centered over the valvestem. Not sure if you'll have any adverse effects by running both.
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Consulted that already. I'm using these rockers because I had them (got them cheap). Need the guides because on these heads the valves are much thinner than regular SBC heads valves and the guided rocker width is too big. So basically they are acting as regular rockers in this application. They are not installed yet. I'm taking the engine this week to the machine shop for them to do the long block.
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