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One of my co-workers lost it in a car he was working on for a buddy (V8 240Z) due to a failed throttle linkage bracket a couple of weeks ago. The...
How about perforated steelies? 90s cop cars and such. I've been told they are the 5 on 4.75 pattern, but I haven't checked. I'm thinking trim...
1- if you are here, you have access to the internet. 2- every state has a section of their website (usually under the tax and revenue section)...
255hp at the wheels tells me max 340 HP at the flywheel, unless there is something seriously wrong with your drivetrain. Probably closer to 300 if...
I don't believe I've EVER seen a legit dyno test (as opposed to a magazine spec 'feelgood' test) agree with factory published power numbers. I am...
I'll take 2 :D
Best mileage I have had with a car that is NOT OT... 66 Chevy Truck, 250 L6, 4 spd, all original aside from repairs My first car). high teens in...
stupid question, but I've seen it missed before... Are your tires the same OD left to right (LR and RR same size, LF and RF same size)? If they...
Was at Lowe's last night looking for a screw, so I looked for the large-head dizzy screws - they are under 'drawer pull screws' in the specialty...
My first though when someone said 'chop it' was that if you did it right, you could get rid of that ugly dogleg in the back window. Looks like...
The Lowe's here has a killer hardware section, and I've found large-headed pan-head machine screws like what you need in their drawers, among...
Kinda looks like you could cut off the water crossover, and redrill the bolt holes. Try a test fit - you can have it glass-bead blasted to restore...
Thanks TBomb. Starter came from a shelf full of assorted junk at the shop - boss man said he was pretty sure there was only 1 3-bolt starter. The...
I'm trying to set up a 390 (I'm assuming it's a 390, since it supposedly came out of a '68 3/4 ton truck, but I haven't measured the stroke yet -...
The valve damage does not usually come with short pipes, but with no pipes. If you notice in the pic of the RR Merlin, the 3" pipes. They're for a...
NEVER!!! :cool: [IMG][IMG] [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG] I like the GMC grille with the floating blue oval the best. The Buick teeth are nifty,...
I agree. Sorta like a 60s Chevy in style, but flatter and less attractive. The '64 Grille looks like it belongs on a Ford. Not that that is...
That's a cool intake. It would be really nice to have something besides stock and fabricated available. Finned valve covers and valley covers...
There are currently more calls from scammers than real charities. If you want to donate, ask for an address and phone number, and then contact...
The kind that isn't for sale. Some 'information to see if it's worth pursuing' via analytical deduction: Notice the lack of dust accumulation,...
4-Banger A good pic end-on of the fingers would help clarify, but it looks like screwing the screw one way will open the fingers apart, and the...
Start the engine with the intake runners full of sand? :eek: Come on now. Pull the intake and use a vacuum. Use a blow gun to blow the sand out of...
OK - I'm a little confused. There is no negative terminal on a starter. The only '+' terminal on the starter is the on the main battery positive...
How about a Corvair van, using the lowered center and ramp from a Corvair truck. Lower the passengers side front floor to match. Then use a FWD...
I have one in the shop right now. We are don't really sell much EFI, because most people want it for the wrong reasons. This one came in because...
Wow - nice photo-bucket set, Shark. My 53 Buick looks almost identical, only a little worse. Your pics give me hope :rolleyes: It looks like the...
I was actually thinking about using a dual-coil switch for a race car, and splitting it the other way. When the switch is in 'security' mode, the...
The reason most people give for blocking the bypass is so that only filtered oil gets tot the engine. They claim it will make the engine last...
Chris's generic list of oil system nightmares, street car version: - Wrong grade of oil. Don't run straight weight, thick stuff (like 20-50), etc...
I've always liked that body style. However, as far as resale value goes, they have never been high. A well customized one would probably be worth...
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