The Official Hot Rod Thread - Part 2: No Replacement For Displacement

[ChristianPatriot]

As I am not a fan of that Gen Camaro all I can say is....DDDdaaayyuuummmmm

That thing would clean up on the streets

 

[churchmouse]

That thing would clean up on the streets

A sleeper. No one would ever know if it has a decent set of cruiser pipes on it.

 

[halfmileharry]

You know it.

They are the only company I really trust to build a set of headers that will work on my car.
And fit.

I had Dougs build me a set for a Y block B body Mopar years ago. They did a hell of a job. Ralphs did the rest of the quick detach exhaust.
For some reason I can end up with a car that's a freak and I can't buy off the shelf parts for them.
That's what I get for "Master Minding" my own projects I guess.

 

[churchmouse]

I had Dougs build me a set for a Y block B body Mopar years ago. They did a hell of a job. Ralphs did the rest of the quick detach exhaust.
For some reason I can end up with a car that's a freak and I can't buy off the shelf parts for them.
That's what I get for "Master Minding" my own projects I guess.

2 issues with my car.
1st...."X" frame. Tubes look way different.
2nd....Angle plug heads on a small block. The Merlin heads have raised exhaust ports.

 

[halfmileharry]

2 issues with my car.
1st...."X" frame. Tubes look way different.
2nd....Angle plug heads on a small block. The Merlin heads have raised exhaust ports.

So a standard set of perf heads would make for an easy purchase and install?

 

[churchmouse]

So a standard set of perf heads would make for an easy purchase and install?

Yup. Angle plug heads not conducive to accepting a set of $90 headers. The plugs hit some of the pipes. Add in the raised exhaust ports and you are shopping the high priced spread.

 

[churchmouse]

E-mail sent to Hooker.

 

[halfmileharry]

E-mail sent to Hooker.

Knowing Hooker... I'm betting they have to engineer a balanced pair from scratch. They were always "equal length" when possible.
Quality components go into making them for sure.
For what it's worth... Even if it takes a while I'm sure you made the right choice in having Hooker make them for you. My peace of mind and comfort level is worth more bucks to me.
I'm a cheap SOB when I can be but there's times spending extra puts a smile on my face.

 

[churchmouse]

Knowing Hooker... I'm betting they have to engineer a balanced pair from scratch. They were always "equal length" when possible.
Quality components go into making them for sure.
For what it's worth... Even if it takes a while I'm sure you made the right choice in having Hooker make them for you. My peace of mind and comfort level is worth more bucks to me.
I'm a cheap SOB when I can be but there's times spending extra puts a smile on my face.

You are right. And not having these is no way setting me back right now.

 

[Clay]

You know it.

They are the only company I really trust to build a set of headers that will work on my car.
And fit.

Never used TTI for a Mopar? They make about the best fitting headers and exhaust you can buy without doing a custom set.

 

[femurphy77]

390 version 2.0

Just rattle canned the original shortblock from the car with a set of rebuilt heads, new lifters and timing chain set. Hopefully this will get the damned thing running and then I'll decide my next move.

 

[halfmileharry]

Good thinking. I like blue btw.

 

[churchmouse]

390 version 2.0

Just rattle canned the original shortblock from the car with a set of rebuilt heads, new lifters and timing chain set. Hopefully this will get the damned thing running and then I'll decide my next move.
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Rattle can rules.

 

[halfmileharry]

390 version 2.0

Just rattle canned the original shortblock from the car with a set of rebuilt heads, new lifters and timing chain set. Hopefully this will get the damned thing running and then I'll decide my next move.
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Are you going to run the same cam? Inspect that bugger close. Cam bearings aren't in question with the replaced short block.

 

[Brad69]

I have had a lack of good white knuckle street racing this summer. Last victim was one of those little FZR things.
I think my exhaust might have made the young man wet himself.
So when I had a mustang every one wanted to run after I switch to MOPAR nothing?
All races are conducted in "Mexico"

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I have had a lack of good white knuckle street racing this summer. Last victim was one of those little FZR things.
I think my exhaust might have made the young man wet himself.
So when I had a mustang every one wanted to run after I switch to MOPAR nothing?
All races are conducted in "Mexico"

Everybody knows Mustangs are slow.

 

[Brad69]

Corvette owners are priceless they are all "vroom vroom" I show up they look straight ahead act like I am not their.

 

[femurphy77]

Are you going to run the same cam? Inspect that bugger close. Cam bearings aren't in question with the replaced short block.

No the cam was damaged also, I wouldn't use another Comp product if they gave it to me anyway. The intent now is just get it running.

 

[churchmouse]

No the cam was damaged also, I wouldn't use another Comp product if they gave it to me anyway. The intent now is just get it running.

You will have to run in the new lifters.

 

[femurphy77]

You will have to run in the new lifters.

Yup.