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  1. jdub

    What should we do about the war in Iraq Poll

    I watch all of the different news myself...even the views I don't agree with. I figure that way I'll get the "whole" story. Concerning making more terrorists...I share your fear too Joel. The only way we will ever stop this crap in the Middle East is to for the common people involved to see...
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    Addicting game...

    That was good Jon :biglaugh:
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    What should we do about the war in Iraq Poll

    A couple of points to ponder: - What we see and hear in the US is what the media wants to show us and that is determined by the people at the news service. Depending on their agenda (and what sells news)...we see killing, protestors, and what looks like set back after set back. I know for...
  4. jdub

    Auto tranny question.

    One other thing you might want to check...there are two versions of the speed sensor on the drivers side tranny tail. Pretty sure it's split from the '87-'88 to the '89 up. When I had mine built, it had a sensor with it, so I installed as is...plugged right up. Got a tranny ECU code (O/D...
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    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    Thank you 91T :icon_bigg I've got quite a bit of time in the Nevada desert myself...worked the Nellis ranges many times and did a little "cut" across pyramid lake myself heading down to the Fallon range. Just loved buzzing boats at a high rate of speed...LOL. BTW - Congrats to your...
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    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    Aerodynamics Lesson Alert! :icon_bigg When the F-14's wing is swept back, it is actually in a delta shape and behaves pretty much the same. Great for high mach...turning wise, not as good as other designs using slats/flaps to change the shape of the wing (like the F-16 & F-18) to optimize...
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    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    Nah...you want to go by an AFROTC unit at the nearest college that has one. You'll get the straight scoop from those guys. A recruiter has a quota...keep in mind that he will try to talk you into enlisting. Not that it's a bad deal for a lot of people, it's just by the time you get done with...
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    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    Thanks Cadman...it was fun while it lasted :bigun2: Yeah...the medical is tough. Probably knocks out half the candidates for one reason or another. You should see the test data for the real F-22 (the 1st operational squadron opened up 6 months ago at Langley AFB, VA)...it's an incredible...
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    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    Flew F-16A (Blk 10) to F-16C (Blk 40)...got almost 2000 F-16 hrs + another 1400 in the T-38 ;) For the Air Force...You have to be an officer. That means a college degree + commission source (ROTC, Academy, Officer Training School). You have to be medically qual to be a pilot...VERY through...
  10. jdub

    F-14 Tomcat vid, still the best fighter around

    The Tomcats later in the video were "D" models with the big GE engines...finally got the power that big muther needed. The Tomcat was designed as an interceptor to take out the Russian Bear bomber (w/ anti-ship cruise missles) threat using the Phoenix air-to-air missle (also shown in the vid)...
  11. jdub

    elec oil press gauge

    In case you didn't see this: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25235 Post #3...adapter for aftermarket oil sending units ;) No tapping required.
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    crazy tuning issues

    Aeromotive AFPR You get what you pay for ;)
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    crazy tuning issues

    That's what it sounds like ;) Are you running an adjustable FPR? That will help the Walbro get the gas to your 550's.
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    brake quiet or copper spray

    A couple of other things on a Cometic MHG...the dreaded rivets must be removed. Take a look at this thread: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20024&highlight=cometic More info on the Cometic...scroll down to the "Tech Tips" on installing a MLS gasket...
  15. jdub

    How much boost should I have? Only 7psi?

    Read his 1st post...we were talking about a basic set-up. Your set-up is far from basic ;) I'm pushing 20+ psi out of a SP61 with upgraded intercooler & hardpipes...that's why I didn't use mine as an example...apples vs oranges.
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    brake quiet or copper spray

    Listen to IJ ;) Using spray sealer of any kind on a NEW MHG will turn the factory coating into goo...not good! The coating on the cometic MHG will seal just fine...use ARP hardware and torque to spec. The Cometic MHG requires a surface RA of 50 or less...both the head and block surface...
  17. jdub

    White smoke and a random backfire?

    Not knocking your mechanic, but how did he determine there was no HG problem? Your coolant is going somewhere ;) A pressure test is the only way to figure that out. Most mechanics do not realize how finicky the MKIII's coolant system is...a small leak will induce air into the system and...
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    5spd to auto?

    Yep...and you'll def have to dump a ton of cash-ola into a A340E to get it above 350 HP. The stock auto can't handle a lot of power...extra friction, higher stall torque converter (mine's 3000 rpm), cyro treated parts, and a modified valve body to improve the shift. You can't go cheap on an...
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    White smoke and a random backfire?

    Rick beat me to the pressure test ;) On a CT26 center section, there is two housings...the inside is for the oil..the shaft is bathed in it via a small hole. The oil seal is really not a seal like in the motor...rubber could not stand the heat. It's a series of restrictions to minimize oil...
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    How much boost should I have? Only 7psi?

    No need to be embarrassed...just lurk the for sale section and eBay for a 3" CAT back. Probably be able to pick a good one up pretty cheap :naughty: