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by emsvitil
Sat Jan 22, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: 4 cyl turbo muffler
Replies: 8
Views: 864

Re: 4 cyl turbo muffler

If it's the drone, look into a 1/4 wave resonator (google it)
by emsvitil
Fri Jan 07, 2022 12:31 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: DIY Cubic Inch Checker / Whistler
Replies: 8
Views: 1043

Re: DIY Cubic Inch Checker / Whistler

Not that I would do this..........

Remove spark plug

Cylinder BDC

Fill with oil

Capture oil when moving cylinder to TDC

How much oil do you have?
by emsvitil
Sat Dec 11, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Any downsides to anti reversion mufflers/devices?
Replies: 148
Views: 21440

Re: Any downsides to anti reversion mufflers/devices?

I don't see why you couldn't combine the AR with a termination box by extending the pipe a ways into the termination box............
by emsvitil
Wed Dec 08, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Notching divider on RPM?
Replies: 21
Views: 1851

Re: Notching divider on RPM?

Has anybody ever made something like a throttle plate for the divider so you can adjust on the fly for different rpm?
by emsvitil
Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:17 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: What tires for a dually?
Replies: 7
Views: 2008

Re: What tires for a dually?

Lower the tire pressure.

:wink:
by emsvitil
Sun Nov 14, 2021 2:10 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Tool for these screw in plugs
Replies: 8
Views: 858

Re: Tool for these screw in plugs

Is there enough clearance for a pin wrench?

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by emsvitil
Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:32 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Engine rules?
Replies: 25
Views: 3153

Re: Engine rules?

Roundybout wrote: Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:29 pm “Any safely built 4-cylinder car is welcome. No weight or rev limiting rule”

That’s interesting to me. No rev or weight limit?
ANY safely built 4-cylinder? Any other rules for the 4?
Use this then:

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/merc ... er-416-hp/
by emsvitil
Thu Sep 09, 2021 5:21 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: X pipes???
Replies: 16
Views: 2569

Re: X pipes???

Do you want the X-pipe designed so that the exhaust volume is split 50/50 at the merge?
by emsvitil
Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Straight vs Merge Collector
Replies: 43
Views: 3752

Re: Straight vs Merge Collector

What would happen if you go bigger on the chamber in the reversion muffler so that it also acts like a termination box?

(you need exhaust pipes and mufflers after it)
by emsvitil
Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:07 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Straight vs Merge Collector
Replies: 43
Views: 3752

Re: Straight vs Merge Collector

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dynatech-772-06322-Torque-Booster-3-0-X-3-0-Shell,252671.html Might try experimenting with these. Take the time to call Hendren racing and talk to them, the product I listed is designed by them and licensed for production to Dynatech. So they will talk to you. They we...
by emsvitil
Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: chain auto parts stores vs internet sellers
Replies: 32
Views: 2870

Re: chain auto parts stores vs internet sellers

Have you attempted installation?

YES

We cannot accept used items................
by emsvitil
Thu May 27, 2021 2:17 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Harley sportster/evo lifters?
Replies: 8
Views: 1596

Re: Harley sportster/evo lifters?

Somebody here:

http://xlforum.net/forums/

probably knows what would work..........
by emsvitil
Tue May 18, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: Cooling fan shootout - Engine Masters
Replies: 88
Views: 9500

Re: Cooling fan shootout - Engine Masters

Has the equivalent of the viscous fan coupler been used on the water pump pulley?
by emsvitil
Mon May 17, 2021 7:06 am
Forum: Vintage/Classic/Historical Engine Tech
Topic: How Does This Air Cooled Cylinder Stay Cool?
Replies: 13
Views: 2967

Re: How Does This Air Cooled Cylinder Stay Cool?

So how are the rods done on a 3 cylinder Harley?

A stock Harley uses knife and fork rods with roller bearings.

How do you do an additional rod?