The Official Hot Rod Thread

[churchmouse]

I enjoy it's old power plant in the impala, if only it had a posi.

That old Yellow Camaro was the in my eyes.

 

[DarkRose]

My baby...
1979 Fairmont Futura Sports Coupe, 40k original miles
200ci I6
Everything works except the A/C.

Planning to upgrade to 15" wheels because of limited 14" tire selection, added an MSD ignition box, removed EGR and AIR system, factory stock otherwise.

Edit: this photo was the day me and dad rolled it out of grandma's garage under its own power after sitting idle 5-6 years. One shot of ether and she fired right up.

 

[RustyHornet]

My baby...
1979 Fairmont Futura Sports Coupe, 40k original miles
200ci I6
Everything works except the A/C.

Planning to upgrade to 15" wheels because of limited 14" tire selection, added an MSD ignition box, removed EGR and AIR system, factory stock otherwise.

Edit: this photo was the day me and dad rolled it out of grandma's garage under its own power after sitting idle 5-6 years. One shot of ether and she fired right up.

Any other future plans for that thing? They can be pretty cool when done up right.

 

[RustyHornet]

Making progress today on project poncho heartbeat. Getting the 400 tore down to bare block this morning. Getting excited.

 

[ghitch75]

isn't this a little steep side?

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/5930827380.html

 

[Bigtanker]

Any other future plans for that thing? They can be pretty cool when done up right.

Yes they can. One of my favorite sleepers.

 

[churchmouse]

isn't this a little steep side?

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/5930827380.html

Oh yeah.......way on the steep side.

 

[churchmouse]

Yes they can. One of my favorite sleepers.

Turbo dump from front of passenger fender........"Sleeper"......................

 

[RustyHornet]

isn't this a little steep side?

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/5930827380.html

10 years ago i would have said no. They were super hot then. Don't think so anymore. My dream car as a kid was a 55 Nomad.

 

[RustyHornet]

Headed on over to "Gpa's" this morning where my 400 has been stored for a year.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

You just doing rings and bearings and a fresh repaint? And yes I noticed the Roadkill T-shirt

 

[Leadeye]

This Nomad is what brought me the color idea for the Charger. I liked the combination of blue,black, white and chrome.

 

[RustyHornet]

You just doing rings and bearings and a fresh repaint? And yes I noticed the Roadkill T-shirt

I wondered if you would notice the shirt.

Build at this point is still up in the air. Only thing I will be reusing is the block. I will be going with all forged internals and aluminum heads. Basically 3 different build options so far: strong/mild 400, 433 stroker or 461 stroker. Gonna do some more research and talk it though with my "guy".

 

[gregkl]

Oh yeah.......way on the steep side.

Nah, CM. Just a typo. He has one too many zero's.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I wondered if you would notice the shirt.

Build at this point is still up in the air. Only thing I will be reusing is the block. I will be going with all forged internals and aluminum heads. Basically 3 different build options so far: strong/mild 400, 433 stroker or 461 stroker. Gonna do some more research and talk it though with my "guy".

I'd rather have 350hp that I could beat on all day than 500hp that I'd be constantly worried about blowing up rearends and tearing gears out of the tranny.

 

[RustyHornet]

I'd rather have 350hp that I could beat on all day than 500hp that I'd be constantly worried about blowing up rearends and tearing gears out of the tranny.

I'm pretty much the same way. My original intentions were 400ci 400hp 400ft lbs. Where I run into conundrums is that the rotating assembly cost about the same if I go with a mild 400 or a stroker. This car will be getting a Tremec T-56 Magunum 6 speed and eventually 4:10 gears. I just need to hit the lottery first to make it all happen.... Will be a slow process, but that's why I am leaving the car together while all this gets done.

 

[churchmouse]

I'd rather have 350hp that I could beat on all day than 500hp that I'd be constantly worried about blowing up rearends and tearing gears out of the tranny.

You have to start at the front and build all the way back.
I can tear up a lot of stuff with 350 honest HP and I can prove it.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I'm pretty much the same way. My original intentions were 400ci 400hp 400ft lbs. Where I run into conundrums is that the rotating assembly cost about the same if I go with a mild 400 or a stroker. This car will be getting a Tremec T-56 Magunum 6 speed and eventually 4:10 gears. I just need to hit the lottery first to make it all happen.... Will be a slow process, but that's why I am leaving the car together while all this gets done.

4:10s make a massive difference. That Mustang I had probly wouldn't put 275hp to the wheels but it pulled hard with the gears.

 

[RustyHornet]

4:10s make a massive difference. That Mustang I had probly wouldn't put 275hp to the wheels but it pulled hard with the gears.

Don't fear the gear.

 

[Bigtanker]

I'm pretty much the same way. My original intentions were 400ci 400hp 400ft lbs. Where I run into conundrums is that the rotating assembly cost about the same if I go with a mild 400 or a stroker. This car will be getting a Tremec T-56 Magunum 6 speed and eventually 4:10 gears. I just need to hit the lottery first to make it all happen.... Will be a slow process, but that's why I am leaving the car together while all this gets done.