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I've spent close to 2 yrs. coming up with a universal FORGED piston for the 401/425 engines. It has finally come to a reality. $795.00 includes...
And, they can be made to run the numbers. How about a 10.8ET@125MPH in a 4spd. street driveable '66 Skylark GS at about 3500 pds. with driver....
Change the bellhousing & torque converter to one from a '57-'63 DynaFlow. Read the book VERY CAREFULLY. A '57-'63/364/401/425 with the dynaflow...
depending on your steering set-up you may need one of my "Mini" starters to get everything to fit with room to spare. It will also fit right in...
AFB's with the starter switch & the proper linkage for the trans. were made up until 1960. I had a 63/401 AFB on my '55 Buick Special with a 264....
Don't forget, the rods have a spurt hole that points towards the cam.
I honestly couldn't tell you that fact as I don't really know. I do know that I have '61 & '62 LeSabre cars that don't have posi & don't have the...
The way to tell is by what has been said is one way to determine if posi or not. The only exception is that the 3/4" square is the size of the...
When the ole "Nails" sit for extended periods the intake valves especially have a tendency to stick or get stuck in the open position.
No reproductions, only used. I should have what you need.
Cut the fins on the valley cover. It will be hidden under the manifold.
DO NOT, REPEAT!!!!!! DO NOT free rev the "Nail" like you would a SBC or else you will be picking pieces up off the ground. For some reason the #6...
Quick Time makes an SFI bell for the NailHead. Kinda pricey, but considering it's a very low volume item feel it's in the ballpark....
That's absolutely GREAT!!!!! Glenn & all you guys!!!!! Unfortunately many clubs come & go because of POLITICS & many times only one or a small...
Good man that Russ is!!!!! He or I can get you just about anything you may want or need. Including any & all info related to the "Nail". You will...
Small block & big block Mopars are basically the same water outlet/thermostat housing. You need to slightly elongate the bolt holes. Z-Man, try...
At the time Chevrolet didn't have anything powerful enough to move all the weight so in came the ole "Nail" to save the day.
When I installed a '59/401 in my '55 Special I used the '59 exhaust manifolds. No clearance problems. Eventually I went with headers I made by...
Believe it or not, I used "Velcro" at the front & rear edges of the cowl & radiator. Then fastened a turn buckle at the very front using the side...
I supply a mini-starter to solve that clearance issue. Then when your looking for MORE POWER without a cam change my "Adjustable Roller Tip Rocker...
Also, sorry forgot to look at pic again. Should be a pipe plug also under cam. That is the main oil galley. All the oil came out that plug &...
In the left rear of the block there should be a 1/4" (maybe 3/8ths) pipe plug. Same with the hole on the right in front of the dist. gear. Behind...
Check the vacuum advance. The only ignition advance the distributors get is from the vacuum advance. It won't run worth shit without proper...
I'm doing the next run of 50 sets. I was told by the machine shop that I will have them in about 2 weeks. They will be priced at $850.00. I have...
My '64 Riv. is in that picture along with the Chebby. This was 1969. I still have the Riv. It used to run in the mid 14's. With all the same...
The 350 Buicks have been known to make in excess of 1000 HP. It's the lightest of all the 350's at about 450lbs. Used to be a throw away engine in...
In a normally aspirated application a 2x4 intake makes the best power for any "NailHead". An Offy is the worst out there. All the power that can...
The last of the 90 finners was 1970
With more than 300K on my '64 TH400 in my '64 Riv. has been nothing short of relibility with normal services. I've owned this car since new &...
All of the 1st. 50 sets are sold. Another run of 50 sets will be made when I have received 35 deposits. Once this has been accomplished I will run...
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