Recent content by Rick Simons

My patterns looked almost exactly like TerryZak's, if that helps. I installed FRPP 3:73's, and used the original rear pinion shim.

If this helps, I did a similar project on my '06. Hot Rod cams, new OEM timing set/followers/lash adjusters, VCT solenoids, and HV oil pump. The best advice I can give you is to A, get the special tools needed for the job (less than $100), B, take your time, and C, follow the cam instructions to...

That thing is so bad-ass!!

Just keep yanking on it, but make sure you pull as straight as possible. Mine was stubborn too, I think it was the o-ring that was stuck..

Actually the opposite is true- with wrapped headers, condensation develops under the wrap after the headers cool. This of course leads to rust unless they are coated as well. For my money, thermal barrier coating is the only way to go.

Whose CAI are you running? I had a JLT that I bought as part of a package deal with the SCT tuner. Several months after installing it the motor started acting funny (well, strangely, it wasn't that funny after all). Cruising at 60-70 it would all of a sudden act as though the key was turned of...

Yes, you can replace them without removing the cams. It's a little tedious, but not overly difficult. Pretty much everything you need to know is here:

The finger height will vary between clutches, but the release bearing preload is CRITICAL! If the bearing travels too far it can push it past the crimped edge of the inner sleeve that it rides on, causing it at best to leak and at worst, well, use your imagination. With an Exedy Mach 400 I set...

If the clutch was replaced with an aftermarket unit and the slave cylinder preload wasn't checked/adjusted, the slave may have over-stroked and then finally come apart. Sorry for the potential bad news.

I was gonna say that.....

Maybe there's something wrong with one of the struts; like too much high-speed compression damping. This will make the car "twitchy" over bumps. Have you had it back to the alignment shop and had them drive it?

Yes, I can imagine little pieces of metal sticking to the cam and/or crank sensors and creating a false trigger. The tank (Navigator) is getting an oil change tomorrow night so I'll see what shows up in the filter. Thanks to all of you guys for all of the great info.!

I like 07 Boss's idea. I had the same so-called Vibrant resonator in 3" on my Durango, and it did pretty much nothing, but it also turned out to be a Chinese knock-off, so no disrespect to Vibrant. Using the longest resonator that will fit will give you the best result. On my '06 GT I have DNA...

I'm guessing the rocker damage was caused by the phaser coming off. The phasers use a torque-to-yield bolt; did you use new bolts and follow the proper tightening process? Here's a cam installation guide if you need it. The process should be the same regardless of the cam brand...

Thanks for the feedback. It would be interesting to see what the differences are in LSA's. I suppose I could stick a degree wheel and a dial indicator on it when I have it apart, but that's looking more and more like a waste of time. Yeah, it's a goofy idea, but that's my specialty. No current...