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This is the car from 1958 correct? Great story and congratulations. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'd go with the 347, but I'd use a 55 hydro. They are fairly easy to find. If you use that combo you can use the same motor mounts and cross...
Bonneville. [ATTACH]
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Here's a couple. 279mph! [MEDIA]
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Those three are as good as it gets! IMHO.
Alky Diggers has them on their site. Also an old Algon set up for 55-60 heads on ebay.
The stacks are Offenhauser with a bead of permatex to hold the screen in place.
I hear you guys. Dipped down into the sixties here last weekend. [ATTACH]
57 Pontiac Chieftain. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My 57Chieftain. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Thanks guys I really appreciate it. Sorry for the delay in updating the prgress, but as usual life has gotten in the way. So far I have only only...
I think I've seen the green Catalina. I really like that car. I like them with the nose up slightly. Same stance I tried to get with my 57...
Wow! Looks and sounds great! That stance is absolutely perfect.
557hp Pontiac stroker motor in my 57 Chieftain. [ATTACH]
My 57 Chieftain. [MEDIA]
I decided to go with a Pontiac in a Pontiac. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My 57 Chieftain M/P. 389 Pontiac stroker backed by a B&M Hydro. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My Pontiac made 557hp on the dyno. I'm running a B&M slant pan hydro. Not a lot of modifications on the B&M version. As GuyW said a stock hydro...
We use a water tank and intercooler tank. We also use a QC rear and a turbo 400 trans. we run 32 PSI on the turbo and made around 950hp. I'll...
Good luck Pat! We currently are fortunate enough to have the G/BFR and G/BGR records. Also with an Ecotec. If you need any pictures or help please...
Missed it last year. Hope to be there this year.
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WOW! Nice, very nice!
Thompson backed up the record this morning. Ran 450mph. New record is 448.57. [ATTACH]
Thanks FlamedAbone means a lot. I appreciate it.
Looking so good. Nice job Rocky.
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