To Jet-Hot Or Not?

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ArdWrknTrk
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Gary Lewis wrote
Today's update... with $3/gallon gasoline the coating will pay for itself in 66,666 miles.  
I think you mean 😈

It's racing season, and if smoothing the inside of the header and keeping the gasses hot is good for 3%, or even .003 seconds per run, it's worth it!

What did Alan have to say about L&L's headers rubbing the frame?
I really despise fender exit headers that run out below the rocker, but at least they keep heat away from the starter.
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Gary Lewis
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I probably meant , , , and

Didn't ask him about them hitting the frame.  Didn't think of it.  But the engine was sitting low on the driver's side.  So I know I can shim with 1/4 plate and level the engine as well as get it off the frame - if I need to do so.

As for the racing, you are right.  Any advantage and they'll take it.  How much advantage did Penske gain by going to 4-bolt wheels over 5-bolt?  Not much, but everything adds up.
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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Re: To Jet-Hot Or Not?

ArdWrknTrk
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I always thought 666 was the mark of the beast?
 Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake.
Too much other stuff to mention.
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Gary Lewis
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True, but if the price of gas was different it wouldn't be 66,666 miles.  For instance, at $2 it is more like 75,000 miles.  

But maybe I should call him Big Beast?  
Gary, AKA "Gary fellow": Profile

Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

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