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Lounge / Car performance Android application
My 0-60 is actually pretty close. It seems odd that two different runs could be so far apart in timing. Whoch droid phone do you have? How many satellites did it connect to? I had 7 in range and use the original moto droid.
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Lounge / Car performance Android application
Quote from: 20thanniver-ls;356967
I agree, but I wasn't going by the speedo in the car when I noticed...;)

Did Mr. Policeman catch you?  I could see radar/laser as being the MOST accurate, but the thought of arguing based on an application is funny. "Officer, my droid said I was going the speed limit!"  See how that holds up in court haha.
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Lounge / Car performance Android application
Last week I downloaded an app for free on the android market.  It's called "car performance" and is basically a speedometer and timer all in one.  You can use it to find quarter mile, top speed, etc... I have never been to a track with my car, but using this app and a horsepower calculator online, it seems to be pretty close to what I should be running for a stock mustang engine (1983) in a car that weighs 3,740 lbs.  Here are the stats for my run:

60    :  3.45@36
330'  :  7.54@57
1/8mi: 11.61@71
1000': 14.50@78
1/4mi: 16.40@80

Maybe someone could try the app who has actual track times?  I would be curious to see how reliable this data is.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
Update: So far so good. The sealer worked as advertised. No more brown coolant, no more smoke. I will update periodically and let everyone know how it holds up.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
Quote from: vinnietbird;355525
Swap the gasket. Do it right the first time. It's not that big of a job, and you get peace of mind. Actually, swap them both. I figure if I had an engine torn down that much, may as well pull the other head and install two new gaskets.

 
If the sealer doesn't work, I will. It could probably use upgraded heads and if I pull them, I will replace them with better. I don't have the money for new heads at this point, so the sealer is likely a temporary fix until I have more cash to spare.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
A leakdown test confirmed my fears.  Coolant is sneaking into cylinder 1.  I am still not getting coolant in the oil, so I am trying something I read about with the K&W head gasket/block sealer:
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Try a can of K&W Engine Block Seal additive you can buy at your local auto supply. Drain out the coolant, add the can of additive to your radiator and drive the car for about 500 miles, then drain out the water/additive and install the proper mix of coolant and water to the radiator.  I have had great success with this method. WARNING – there will be NO freeze or overheating protecting during this time, since there is no coolant in the radiator.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
Well, I flushed the system thoroughly, refilled the coolant and started it up.  Within a couple of miles, it turned brown again.  Also, it isn't idling as well as it could and I am starting to get a little white smoke in the exhaust when first starting it.  It just may be the head gasket after all.  I will try a leakdown test when I get the necessary supplies.  Has anyone used the liquid head gasket repair stuff with any success?  I might give that a shot to save a little time.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
I am highly doubting a head gasket now. Everything seems to check out okay with the only symptom being brown coolant. To avoid turning my driveway into an ice rink, I am putting off the coolant system flush until it warms up.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
I figured out why it was running so poorly... When I was working on plug 8, I must have busted the vacuum connector on the brake booster. Fixed that and now it runs much better, great actually. Still need to investigate the coolant pollution. Flushing the system is on the agenda for tomorrow.  Thanks for the help so far, guys!
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
Definitely going to try the flush and see what happens.  Probably going to waste a little coolant, but if it turns out okay, I will be a happy camper.  It also seems to be running very poorly after the compression check, so I think something is up w/ the ignition.  I checked all the wires and the cap/rotor are new.  The plugs are the bosch platinum type that don't require gapping.  I have read that these plugs are not a good option for older engines?  I wasn't going to change them, since that is what it came with.

Anyway... I will flush it, refill it, and see what happens.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
Quote from: jpc647;353519
Agreed. Use one of the radiator flush products with water to flush any more out, and then try new coolant. When you drain the anti-freeze thats in there, let it sit in a container for a little while or a clear jar. After an hour or so look at it. If its rust/debris, it should more than likely sink. Oil, etc will float. Just my thoughts.
I will try the jar thing. I hate to waste the money on flushing and refilling if the new coolant will get polluted all over again. It very well could be rust, the water pump on it was stuck at first and a bunch of brown gunk came out when I flushed it before installation. Maybe I didn't get all the rust out of the system.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
I am just getting everything put back together and set up after the engine swap.  Over the course of just 20 miles or so, it is difficult to determine fluid use.  Fluid levels haven't changed, the coolant has just changed to a murky brown color.  It isn't blowing any kind of smoke from the exhaust.  I will check for bubbles in the radiator.
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Engine Tech / Head gasket failure?
I am having some issues that seem to point towards a head gasket, but would like some input before tearing into the project. The coolant is brown in color and it is running rough. Other than that, there are no symptoms.

I did a compression check and all cylinders are 140-150 across the board. The plugs looked normal. The exhaust isn't spewing white smoke and the oil looks okay. What else can I check to narrow down the problem?

Compression test results:
1-140
2-145
3-150
4-150
5-150
6-150
7-150
8-150