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Q: Is there a free program that will make pictures go into other pictures?
ok so this time im askin if theres a free program thats easy to use or not idc ill figure it out.. but if theres a program thats free that will put pictures in with other pictures, becuz i changed my boot screen to my dads favorite car, ” whos now dead R.I.P Dad” 1972 Ford Gran Torino. i put that as my boot screeen but i also want his picture in with it, so is there a free program that will allow me to do just that? Id appreciate it thanks !!!
A: Use Microsoft Paint.
In run type : mspaint
Or from Start -> Programs -> Accessories->Paint
Paint window will open.
From File->Open browse to the location of the picture 1 and open it. Press CTRL + A(hotkey for select All) and then press CTRL + C(hotkey for copy). to copy the picture 1.
Again File->Open and browse to the second picture 2 and open it. Then Press CTRL + V (hotkey for paste) to picture 2, it will also display the picture 1, Resize the picture 1 through its corners and place it where u want.
Q: 351Windsor v8 OHV to SOHC swap? Possible / practical or not?
Running a 1974 Ford Gran Torino Elite, with a 351 Windsor V8 OHV carbuerated with a holley carb. Don’t mind putting in a good bit of money, right now I’m merely in the planning stage. I was just wondering, as I’ve been doing my research on engine components; My beloved car uses an overhead valve camshaft design. I’m not too keen on the whole pushrod idea, but I can live with it if it’s not that big of a deal.
I would like to switch to a SOHC design, as they logically seem more reliable at higher operating speeds. I just want to know if it’s possible, the more I think about it the better off I am with an OHV pushrod design, as they work just fine at low rpm’s and that low end torque is what I’m aiming for. But I still can’t quite see how an OHV design, while it would be stable at low rpm’s, how it would be more efficient than a SOHC as there’s more mass against your operation thanks to that pushrod.
Regardless I’m still aiming for a low-end powerband, so my land-yacht doesn’t have to struggle with daily commute but can still get up there quite quickly should I decide to bring it to the tracks, as my brother owns a 99 trans am with an LS1 motor, and I would like to at least give him some decent competition. I know that featherlight car would get up to speed much quicker than my tank, but I’d still like to be able to compete so I’m aiming for low end torque, as my tank’s a bit more stable and can handle more stress at lift-off.
So it all boils down to this. Aiming for low to medium range torque, typically 1500-5500 RPM powerband, and I see my OHV camshaft design as a hinderance. Is it possible to swap to a SOHC or DOHC design, and would that be practical for what I’m aiming for?
If it is possible and practical, I do intend to replace my cylinder heads and intake manifold at the same time as the cam, and thinking about upping the carb as well all at once, so I can set up for the perfect combination here. Thanks for your help!
EDIT:: After looking at some edelbrock intake manifolds as well as heads, I noticed it’s possible to modify the 351W into a mock Boss 351, by utilizing an intake they’ve designed specifically for this purpose in conjunction with Performer RPM Cleveland heads. I was thinking of going with the Edel Performer RPM cleveland heads and E-Boss intake, as well as an edelbrock hydraulic roller camshaft kit. Is there anything I’m missing? Let me know your opinion on this. Again, trying to compete with a ‘99 Trans Am Firebird running an LS1.
Edit 2: The mock-351 Boss I’m talking about is more well known as a 351 Clevo / Clevor.
Edit 3: Yes, I am talking about converting my OHV windsor to an OHC.
A: When you say you want to go to a SOHC design, are you talking about converting your 351W to OHC, or getting a whole new OHC engine ?? I’ve never seen an OHC conversion of any Ford small blocks. On a SOHC complete engine, the current Ford V-8 are a very wide engine, but it might fit between your shock towers. How ’bout a 351W stroker ?? You want both low to medium rpm range torque, and cubic inches is torque. I have a 351W stroked to 427 in my ‘89 Mustang, and torque is not a problem. You can get a decent 351W427 short block for two or three grand, & do the top of the engine yourself. The cubic inches will give you torque, and a nice set of Trick Flow aluminum heads will give you higher rpm horsepower.
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