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Ugh, cam turned out to be for a big block. Sold it, and even made a few bucks :) Still waiting on my block to get done at Shacklett machine shop...
Got a big honkin’ camshaft for the 408 build. Its a solid roller. 661/646 lift 258/262 duration 106 LSA Should make some decent power at high...
[ATTACH] Bottom end on this old 351w was perfect. Looks like E5 heads (not as good as the later E7s as I understand it), and set up for flat...
thanks everyone. I will debur and move on!
408 if i can help it. I want to keep the stroke a little shorter, at 4", than a 427 requires.
Hey guys, I recently picked up a Windsor block to build up a stroker. The 302 in my '54 Ford is fun and all, but I want, nay, need, more power....
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Well well look what the cat dragged in 351w Maybe getting stroked to 408 or 427 maybe the rings get gapped for a future turbo [ATTACH]
[ATTACH] Hmm not sure what the reason is for the drop at 3500 rpm’s. Maybe vacuum advance dripping out? vacuum secondaries dropping out? this...
Have some misc. 54 body panels for sale too. Pm me for details. I will make a great deal for you. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Eh, i took the “CAI” setup off until I can figure out how to make it work. Needs more fuel I think. Maybe a cheap AFR gauge will help diagnose the...
no help. high rpm and high speed i can hear the air whipping through as i left off the gas after the stumble. so is my 3" set up not giving enough...
I put a larger secondary metering plate on, holley part 134-21. Went from 0.073 main hole to 0.081. Will give it a try after Im off baby duty and...
Alright I’m experimenting now with turning the factory fresh air heater ducts into “ram air” seems to work ok and sounds KILLER after I put this...
Well, silly me. I had the incorrect oil pressure switch in the whole time. I was using one for a gauge, when I needed one for a light... I...
I will give it a try soon. I went cheap and got the 21 circuit wiring harness and it’s got gauges on the same fuse as the turn signals. I used the...
Should I have 12v power at my oil pressure switch? Im under the impression that it is merely a ground wire, but the test light comes on when...
The Nashville Good Guys show was a blast but it feels like my car is falling apart. Here’s a list of things that broke in the last couple weeks:...
My wife is a graphic designer and whipped up a nice car show placard[ATTACH]
[ATTACH] After the car show, my dad helped me finally get the driver side front trim on. Looks pretty good for a couple of newbs putting it on, If...
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Ah, I will give that a try I didnt see any room for adjustment at the door side on a pair of old hinges I have, but I figured there had to be a way.
Man, I am having some trouble lining up my door gaps. On the passenger side door, the gap between the roof and the top of the door, in front by...
must be that. I could hammer it out but it’s a tough reach!
Tried my hand at sheet metal repair for the first time today. I think there was an antenna in the passenger fender at some point, because there...
Getting the hang of polishing…[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
Ha good point but they are closed on weekends and keep the scales turned on
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