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[churchmouse]

My "guy" uses Diamond and Ross for all the steet builds. Not sure what he uses when it comes to the race cars...

I need a Forged flat top. With the chambers measuring 61cc's (I had the heads decked when the engine was built) this will put me at 11 to 1. Yes I will have to run a mix of premium unleaded and Cam 2 but this will not be a daily driver.

 

[RustyHornet]

I remember that movie. I kinda preferred the '66 Belair or Impala they had though earlier in the movie.

That 66 Impala was cool.

 

[Jeff]

 

[thunderchicken]

I need a Forged flat top. With the chambers measuring 61cc's (I had the heads decked when the engine was built) this will put me at 11 to 1. Yes I will have to run a mix of premium unleaded and Cam 2 but this will not be a daily driver.

Our engine builder prefers ross pistons. But we have also had good success with venolia

 

[churchmouse]

Our engine builder prefers ross pistons. But we have also had good success with venolia

This engine will run a max of 5800 to 6000 RPM's.
200 HP plate system.
Street only.

 

[thunderchicken]

This engine will run a max of 5800 to 6000 RPM's.
200 HP plate system.
Street only.

I would probably go with either ross or maybe JE or SRP for a mild race/street cruiser

 

[churchmouse]

I would probably go with either ross or maybe JE or SRP for a mild race/street cruiser

SRP is my current favorite.
I have ran them in several full race engines with very good luck.
Nitrious in 2 of them but not big power kits.
No piston related issues.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I thought this was interesting. Not really my thing, but kinda cool.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/5875180875.html

 

[RustyHornet]

I thought this was interesting. Not really my thing, but kinda cool.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/5875180875.html

I've always wanted to build one of those...

 

[churchmouse]

I thought this was interesting. Not really my thing, but kinda cool.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/5875180875.html

Now that is pretty cool.

 

[RustyHornet]

This is interesting.

[video=youtube;DVveg2sE3CA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVveg2sE3CA&feature=share[/video]

 

[churchmouse]

This is interesting.

[video=youtube;DVveg2sE3CA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVveg2sE3CA&feature=share[/video]

If he could get the Turbos spooled and hit the 60 harder that turd would fly.

 

[RustyHornet]

If he could get the Turbos spooled and hit the 60 harder that turd would fly.

That's what I was thinking. Seemed like a dog on launch.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

He might be scared of blowing up the rear end

 

[churchmouse]

He might be scared of blowing up the rear end

There is no cage so that is not an NHRA sanctioned track. Car most likely is just not set up for a hard launch.

 

[milton]

It needs a converter bad.

 

[Bigtanker]

Finally got caught up on Street Outlaws. Shane (and Bob) rolled the Vega. He's ok. But next week, they take part in a track race in Texas. Should be interesting.

 

[churchmouse]

It needs a converter bad.

Yes it does.
Owner was proud of the "All Junk Yard" parts.
Ran very low 11's on scrape pieces.
Put a serious converter in it, tie the frames and look out.....parts will be flying everywhere.....

 

[RustyHornet]

This is so cool!!!!!

[video=youtube;7DrSTUeOe5o]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DrSTUeOe5o&feature=share[/video]

 

[churchmouse]

My day

Put the 64 on stands and with the help of my son we got into the steering problem. Front wheels are pigeon toed.
When we got into the process of installing the refurbed center link we found the issues were much deeper.
Looks like a roll-back and a trip to my buddy's alignment rack.
Also broke the passenger side hood hinge today. On the pic it is easy to see.....



12 bolt for the 442 clone project.
All new guts. 3:55 gear on a Yukon posi unit.



Yukon axles with C-clip eliminators.



Nice rear disks.




Put the rear cover on it and out to the shop. Body/frame is on the rotisserie. Pulling the frame and making it a roller.