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    Bullet Proof Shields For Military Infantry

    Engineers somewhere else said they're 2 packs; to paraphrase 'full pack' and 'attack pack'. The one time i saw on tv just looked bad, running across open space with full pack. Sounds like things are getting done right and that's good. Idea of shield is light and for temporary protection. Maybe...
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    chris ok.i thought i put in here that i found out somewhere else this: 429/460 heads intake valve size is close to Cobra Jet valve size. both intake & exhaust ports on 429/460 are big although there was something about working on exhaust ports. it may not be tons of info but it is something...
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    Bullet Proof Shields For Military Infantry

    mechie's i saw some news footage awhile ago and the troops were running across an airport runway being sniped at. where are they at with developing and issuing shields now? anybody have first hand experience. is the thinking keep the heavy pack on so you don't get shot in the back? if so...
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    Automotive 100 MPH/Rear Gear 1/4 Mile Drag Calculations

    2 mile high oh i get it denver! trans type doesn't matter it's a formula. I've told people, I'm working on it. this is only forum where anybody has said word one about it. Have A Nice Day!
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    fahlin about the 440, jump on it! regarding 460 and i 'i thought and i bought' of all things that might have been Ford slogan. it's 460 for me. case closed. all that stuff about flow rates, I'm not interested in cutting things that fine. if 460 doesn't make power I'm covered...
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    chris 1/4 scale chassis pic's should be available in 3-4 weeks. Have A Nice Day!
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    auto engineers i'm going to use same method as these sprint car frames. main part of frame cross section is rectangular. whole frame is built on the square. i'm going to use rectangular tubing. Have A Nice Day!
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    howler monkey let me know if you enjoy the following 'Automotive Engineering' aspects of this that follow. i'm using the 'mix and match' system of building. first time i saw 60's Super Modified chassis i thought i'm going to use those ideas someday. frame like Lough & Lough. if frame is...
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    fahlin 429/460 are 2.19 intake and Cobra Jet/Super Cobra Jet are 2.25 intake. ports are equally big on both. 6 grand plus more for .06" bigger intake valve? no thanks. 429/460 gets my vote. when you said you might try Mopar 440. a word to the wise. i'm a refugee from Mopardom. Resto guys have...
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    auto engineers parameters: 1 V8 & automatic 2 Front Mid Engine like Wikipedia pic but engine set back more 3 regular rear axle, like ford 9" 4 front end Super Modified style straight axle, i mean STRAIGHT no drop. 5 4 link locators front & back, once again ala Super Modified 6 delete...
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    fahlin i'm thinking of expanding the 'saving from junkman'. old outboard motors and stuff like that. just a couple bucks though!:smile: are 429-460 heads EQUAL to best 351C heads? equal to the better ford cast iron heads except 427 SOHC and 429 big valve cover motor? just want to be clear on...
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    spinnor can you tell the difference between a Porsche and a Ford? Have A Nice Day!
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    Automotive 1985 IMSA Ford Semi-Repro Questions

    mechanical engineers what engineering features are on car like this? it looks like the mark for me. mid-engine has it's plusses, but i think i'll stick with engine in front of me. Have A Nice Day!
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    fahlin one good reason I'm looking into fords too is if i run across ANYTHING in the future and it's junk price or 'take it away' i'll grab it and take it home. it can be not my make but i'll save it from being scrapped. fahlin mr 2 mile hi is keeping us on our toes. yes there are small...
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    Automotive How Do Ford 429 Engine Valve Covers and Heads Compare to Cobra Jet Models?

    fahlin here it is: 'The '4V' heads had massive ports and valves compared to the '2V'. Both had the valves canted to the sides in a "poly-angle". The '2V' head had a open, almost hemispherical shaped combustion chamber while the '4V' sported a Quench type combustion chamber. The Cleveland has a...
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