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  1. stringfellow_po

    408 Stroker Autotec Piston Ring Gap

    I am building a 408 stroker and got the kit for 4.030” bore from Scat. They supplied Autotec 4032 alloy 1024693 pistons (will be 9:1 static comp with my block 596 heads) and a ring package an4030. I measured the rings in the bores and both top and bottom ring gap are 0.026” which seems large. No...
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    Pics of 17x9 / 275 wheel tire combo on front ?

    Ride is good, noticeably stiffer than standard but not teeth jarring ! Handling is now impressive
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    Road Course Track Day Ended with Bad Engine Knock :-(

    Definitely 1 rod bearing gone, thoughts if crankshaft can be saved ? Will need to tear into the rest. Bores look ok, heads look ok. Sump wasn’t baffled.
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    Road Course Track Day Ended with Bad Engine Knock :-(

    Great advice thanks! I did drive it harder this time. Got the engine on the stand, hopefully will figure out what has happened later this week. Top end looks fine.
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    Road Course Track Day Ended with Bad Engine Knock :-(

    Turns over with the breaker bar, going to get it on the stand tomorrow
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    Road Course Track Day Ended with Bad Engine Knock :-(

    Car had been running really well, came out of a left hander after long right and noticed a change in engine note, let off the throttle and the engine was making a bad knocking sound, noted the oil pressure was still good and shut it off. Starter struggled to turn it over after a few minutes so I...
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    First track day in the Challenger

    Had the opportunity to run the Challenger at a road course track day yesterday after working on the upgrades over the winter. It was a rush being able to keep up with more modern stuff and had a lot of interest in the car as you rarely see these here in Norway (let alone at the track). My set...
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    Too much caster ?

    Sorted now with 5 deg caster and 0.5 deg camber. That was a learning exercise, but should be straightforward next time round! Thanks all for your help and replies 👊
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    Too much caster ?

    Here is my setup. I have a laser level so first ensured all 4 wheels are level on the ground Checked ride height is even left / right and where I want it Front rims are 17x9, 5in offset + 1/4" spacer to clear brakes (spindles are swapped left to right as Baer Track 4 setup has calipers to rear...
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    Too much caster ?

    Thanks moparleo for the useful info, I have played with varying ride heights but still does not get me within range. I am going to have another look at it tonight.
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    Too much caster ?

    I got around to doing a proper alignment at the weekend but I seem to end up with too much caster (aiming for 5 deg positive caster, 0.5 deg negative camber). I have installed PST non-adjustable tubular upper control arms (checked they are installed the right way round with ball joint level with...
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    Lets see them wheel/tire combos

    17x8 front & rear Bullitt copies 17x9 front & rear Yearone Rallyes (no center caps)
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    Status update - got the car on the road today! Ended up with 1/4” spacers / longer studs, a hair shaved off the caliper corners so have +1/8” clearance now. Also had to bring the balancing weight inboard and roll the arches to get everything to clear but I’m really pleased with the results and...
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    Appreciate your advice Mitch! Possible I could shave a hair off the corner of the caliper. I’m playing around with spacers as well to see what I can get away with.
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    Thanks ! Both 275/40r17 front and rear
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    I finally got round to fitting the new front suspension and brakes but frustratingly I have a minor clearance issue between the brake caliper and the rim. The template clears fine (I checked the scaling). On the car though I have interference on the rim spoke. With a 3/16” spacer clearance is...
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    Pics posted on thread below 🙂👍🏻
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    13in Baer Track 4 brake fits 17in YearOne Rallye rims ?

    I appreciate all the replies ! Well the rims just turned up and using the template I can report that the brakes fit so all is good 👍🏻
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    Pics of 17x9 / 275 wheel tire combo on front ?

    Thanks for the replies ! Some fantastic looking machines here 😀 As luck would have it my rims arrived in the last few days so I was able to do a test fit on the car with no issues. I’m planning to use the acorn center caps from the original rims. Next job for the winter is to upgrade the...
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