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I run 2.75 in my truck with a big block chrysler and it get good mileage for what it is (270 cam 750 holley and performer intake). I gets way...
Rad!
Holy Sh!% Awesome idea thanks for sharing. Dyna mat is for the rich folk. I priced it and had a heart attack. and thats why I still have done...
you talking to me??
Nice selection of parts.... You are going to be bussy using all those gears and trying to hold on to the steering wheel and throttle! My Dad...
Drill a hole half way down your original shaft or in a preferred location so it’s under the dash and run the wire out the side. Machine a...
Here is a thread I started: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=650849 Didnt work for me. BUT thats because I am running a...
Get rid if that fan they are JUNK!!!!!! Get a 7 blade factory clutch fan.
Such a fine 49 coupe. Dammmm
WOW! Nice work! Dont chop it, they look better un chopped! Cant wait to see more!
Only thing running at this point. [IMG]
Nice car but why the 383 chevy?
Having the blower in the frame like that made it a little better for crashing if you can say that. Didnt look like too much will have to be done...
Welcome! Hows the Fallon rod scene? I have family there and come up a few times a year.
Cool motors especially with a Edelbrock performer intake. But why not go with a Olds 455? Olds in an Olds....... There has been a good build up...
Thats funny right there-
Its hard to give tips because it just comes to you after many hours of practice. One thing I will share is dont let the whole thing intimidate...
Tell me more about this quench distance and octane...
Wrong forum ace But welcome to the HAMB
First off are you having pre ignition problerms? If not then dont worry about it. just because a engine has high compression doesnt mean you...
^^^^^^ Totally Bitchin!
got to know what spring you started with. There are several different springs for the A (truck, sedan, coupe..etc). If you take out 4 leaves form...
Truck- Perfect for the old 16" steel wheels!
I know but I just cant stand those torquer intakes with their ports entering the head at such an angle. If it was my motor I would find a C396.
Very cool! Oh and thats not a bad looking truck.
Go with the performer intake and throw those M/T valvecovers in the swapmeet pile (my 2 cents) and get some Cal-Custom ones. Gold motor with white...
Those axles were in all T birds, Station Wagons, and trucks untill 1957 when the 9" came out. Plenty strong for a hot rod and often times they are...
Called the GM 140 off road cam. Nasty sounding......
Correct-
The cummins swaps are all the rage these days. Thats my choice for a big truck like that.
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