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JohnShead's latest activity
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JohnShead reacted to Twisted Steel Performance's post in the thread New Optimizer Long Block with
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He's bringing it here so everything will get a good bath to start with... -
Looks good from what I see. I don’t see anything overdone. Remember to clean everything INCREDIBLY WELL. Those super fine shavings...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2FMPLB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title I thought an extension would make it way too out of balance to...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.I finally got around to the deflashing this week, the actual work didn't take all that long it was the waiting on tools. I had a nice...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.The rod bearings have no painted marks on them: I just think this is so pretty: I'll be taking it all to Chris for balancing and...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.I found a lot more flashing in the heads: The orange color on the edge of the bearings is a paint marking from the factory, they all...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.I finally got around to tearing down the bottom end yesterday, I was delayed by good weather allowing me to work on my highest priority...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.Thanks, I'll do that.
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.I'll be getting a new turbo, I haven't put plans in signature just the stuff I have now. How about the exhaust? Mine is 3.5" from way...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.Well, I did finance my Suburban back in 96 for $32,000 as a used truck from the dealer, they were using it as a courtesy vehicle for a...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.@Will L. thanks for the education on posting. I grew up in Henderson in the 60s & 70s, owned a house in North Town behind Wimpy's...
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@JohnShead I grew up east side of town near Nellis AFB. Wonder if we crossed paths… if you use the @ just before typing the person’s...
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@dbrannon79 i can’t show pics of before/ after because I already removed the flashings from my engine. A fast YouTube search popped up...
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@Will L. is there a thread here with pics somewhere or a video on removing the flashing from an engine? One of these days, I want to...
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JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.This pretty much is how I see it Will L. (BTW I grew up in Vegas too). When I started this thread I was pretty sure that it should be...
