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Front end shimmy...
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by
Outback »
Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:06 am
Last time I drove my ole model A, I encountered a bad 'shimmy' upon heaver brakeing, now the whole front end is stock except for a couple of inches...
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Last post by Pep
Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:37 pm
Auto gearbox problems
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by
32coupe »
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:28 am
I have a turbo 400 that is back in the shop for the third time.
I had it freshened up for my coupe back in the build up stage, and it had issues when...
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Last post by 32coupe
Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:34 pm
is this why they call em blowers lol
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by
barnsey »
Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:05 pm
Jim Walton had no idea that he would become one of the legends of Australian drag racing when he started racing in 1971. Here, Jim figures he can...
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Last post by Mr Model A
Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:08 pm
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Last post by JIMBOB
Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:12 am
A really dumb 318 question
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by
burtrido »
Sun Jun 19, 2005 11:04 pm
Where is the oil pressure sender? I don't have an oil light showing on the dash before start up so I'm trying to fix it.
Geno.....
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Last post by HYPORX
Tue Jun 21, 2005 5:00 am
Block huggers
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by
Franky »
Mon Jun 20, 2005 9:06 pm
I have some block huggers on SBC, with the outer pots entering the outside of the collector- motor is inward and No8 rubs on steering shaft-how it...
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Last post by Dave
Tue Jun 21, 2005 3:56 am
Menacing vibrations ?????????
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by
burtrido »
Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:20 pm
Over the weekend we bought a new daily driver down at Wintersun.
A long story short the daily drivers are always my wifes pick so I let her have...
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Last post by Bertieboy
Tue Jun 21, 2005 12:55 am
Exhaust Flanges
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by
Jimmy B »
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:32 pm
Do exhaust flanges need to be 10mm? or can 6mm be used?
Reason I ask is I have some 65x6mm plate I don't have any 10mm plate. thoughts, opinions...
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Last post by Jimmy B
Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:15 pm
mini rod engine
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by
barnsey »
Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:11 am
found these pics surfin the web the guy is building an engine for his sons 32 mini rod
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Last post by Cool23
Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:06 pm
C4 reverse issues
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by
Outback »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:21 am
Not in a rod, but our 'tug' at work,
It could almost be a kustom... full custom body, single seat, roadster.....:roll:
It's got a 250 pre X-flow,...
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Last post by Crosley
Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:51 pm
Modifications to make Boss 302W
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by
Big G »
Sat Jun 11, 2005 11:51 am
I have changed my mind about putting a 351C in my 48 Delux P/V & am toying with the idea of converting a 302Wto boss specs with cleveland 351 open...
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Last post by ram-rod
Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:03 pm
Lack of engine vacuum???
Replies: 39
by
Franky »
Sun May 29, 2005 12:22 pm
Me again thought I'd start a new thread as this will sort my brakes out -I'm hopin.
SBC-350 All pots compression around 150psi..... No external...
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Last post by jeffa
Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:40 pm
CHEV CYLINDER NUMBERS
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by
JUNKYARD »
Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:28 am
Can anyone tell me what order the cylinders are on in a Chev 283. I know firing order and have a book which has the cylinder layout but it says...
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Last post by Bertieboy
Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:45 am
SBC Alloy heads
by
Franky »
Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:00 pm
Anyone have any info on these heads, sound very cheap at $950 bare or $1650 complete seems like pretty good value.
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Last post by Franky
Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:00 pm
Any flathead manifold experts out there?
Replies: 9
by
cdansie »
Sun May 29, 2005 8:08 pm
Can anyone identify the maker of this manifold. I picked it up at a swap today with 2 x 94's. It was pretty well priced so I grabbed it
There is no...
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Last post by Shane-O
Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:55 pm
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Last post by JIMBOB
Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:00 pm
Flathead gearbox options?
Replies: 15
by
burtrido »
Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:53 pm
What manual gearbox's are everybody running behind there 32/48 type flatheads?
I know about flatattacks 5 speed conversion, but there has to other...
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Last post by Pablo
Thu Jun 09, 2005 2:37 pm
3 Deuces and EFI
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by
SAL 37 »
Sat Feb 12, 2005 10:26 pm
I am building a nostalgia style rod I want to go with the 3X2 barrel intake look. I'm running a 350 Chev. There are several carbie systems available...
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Last post by Franky
Wed Jun 01, 2005 8:28 pm
EFI WINDSOR or HOLDEN?
Replies: 11
by
big woody »
Sat May 21, 2005 9:46 pm
looking to do a transplant to the mercury. Would look at the windsor or Holden.It is an everyday driver and would like to pursue the benefits of EFI....
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Last post by jeffa
Sun May 29, 2005 12:05 am
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Last post by Hillbilly
Sat May 28, 2005 9:31 pm
454 with t700
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by
RAT EH »
Thu Feb 03, 2005 9:44 pm
hi ppl im new here and i was just wondering which 4 speed auto to use be hind a 454 BB chev the motor is a stocker on lpg and its in my 1 tonner any...
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Last post by STANLEY
Thu May 26, 2005 4:30 pm
LPG with a twist...
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by
hotrodmatt »
Wed May 25, 2005 10:42 am
A guy who develops LandRover engines was in my mates shop the other day for some dyno time.
He brought down a few cars he has developed using diesel...
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Last post by 32coupe
Wed May 25, 2005 3:14 pm
A/C Compressor.
Replies: 4
by
sgo »
Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:26 pm
I'm sure lack of space in an engine bay is a common problem, so has anyone come across an air-conditioning compressor that is smaller than any...
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Last post by big woody
Sun May 22, 2005 8:34 am
C4 autos
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by
Flatoz »
Fri May 20, 2005 8:42 pm
mate in chasing a good C4 auto, if anyone has one that is ready to bolt up and use, seems that the one that he has has a no good 2nd.
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Last post by Flatoz
Sat May 21, 2005 9:06 pm
Holden vs Ford Uni's
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by
jeffa »
Mon Oct 11, 2004 11:54 pm
Dear Experts:
Does anyone know if a Ford (probably XC V8) rear universal joint will mate up to a Holden Salisbury (HQ) pinion universal joint?
Does...
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Last post by jeffa
Thu Feb 24, 2005 9:54 pm
Auto-nomics EFI throttle bodies.
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by
Brett.C »
Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:01 pm
I want to purchase one of these throttle bodies for my sloper
If anyone else is interested we could form a group buy and save a bit on shipping...
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Last post by choco
Tue Feb 22, 2005 10:47 am
Length of some V8's needed
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by
HYPORX »
Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:30 am
Busy with designing a Model-A chassis in AutoCad and would like some of the common V8 lengths.
If anyone can help with the length from pulleys to...
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Last post by chris spokes
Sun Feb 20, 2005 11:57 pm
vs commodore
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by
Pep »
Wed Feb 16, 2005 11:01 am
Could be many things......Obvious thing would be the filter or the fuel regulator. They can create that symptom. Could be MAP sensor. If it idles OK,...
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Last post by GBS
Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:11 pm
Toyota Hemi
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by
galaxie390 »
Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:57 pm
Has any one got any info on these engines Ive heard that they were fitted in toyota century in japan.
I no of one that the guy wants to sell hes had...
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Last post by Mopar Mick
Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:34 pm
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Last post by buickroadster
Sat Feb 05, 2005 8:04 am
Synthetic oils
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by
dunbar_58 »
Tue Feb 01, 2005 1:39 pm
Guys, what is your opinions on synthetics and in particular Amsoils (if I can find a distributor in Qld)?
regards
mark (Scimitar owner)
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Last post by Pep
Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:10 am
Moving the shifter location on a GM T5
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by
dunbar_58 »
Thu Jan 06, 2005 2:43 pm
Guys, I have just about finished the fitment of a VR Commodore T5 into my Scimitar, but have one last hurdle. The stock Commodore shifter now sits...
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Last post by enjenjo
Sun Jan 30, 2005 9:37 am
speed vs rpm
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by
David »
Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:52 am
Ok just a basic queastion, at 100/ 110 km/h what sort of revs are you guys running? And on what motors.
any input welcome.
Thanks.
Dave.
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Last post by Rhoney
Thu Jan 27, 2005 8:03 pm
which sump??
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by
Bertieboy »
Fri Jan 21, 2005 2:47 am
Hey guys, what sump should I run on a SBC in a Model A chassis, I have a HQ and a HK sump in my parts collection....I havent mocked anything in place...
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Last post by Bertieboy
Mon Jan 24, 2005 1:30 am
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Last post by Jimmy B
Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:04 pm
Y block
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by
JIMBOB »
Thu Jan 13, 2005 3:29 pm
Whats a good running Y block worth, coupled to a 4 speed with early Hurst shifter?. Have found one and want to confirm a price. Same bloke also has a...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:49 am
253 Engine or Carbie or EFI Cheap V8
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by
cyber »
Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:21 pm
Ok, I am not an engine person so the decision for going for a V8 is V8's go into rods and its what I want.
Now I know we have gone over the very...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:40 am
Accel Dizzy and coil...Auto Electrical.
Replies: 4
by
cooper35 »
Fri Jan 07, 2005 11:34 am
Guys, I have fitted and installed a new wiring harness in my 35 ford pickup I Have never attempted any auto electrical before... I have wired...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:21 pm
Dart Heads
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by
a25Chevrod »
Mon Dec 27, 2004 8:07 am
Am seriously looking at a set of Dart Sportman heads for that for sale.
Has anyone ever had a set of these heads or any info on them ???...
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Last post by agro48ford
Mon Dec 27, 2004 10:15 am
Torque converter spigot
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by
Hillbilly »
Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:07 am
Can anybody tell me if the spigot on the end of a C4 torque converter that locates in the back of the crankshaft to centre the whole deal, is a solid...
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Last post by ram-rod
Sat Dec 18, 2004 9:52 pm
lpg plenum
Replies: 26
by
Franky »
Tue Dec 07, 2004 12:00 am
here's a pic of my LPG plenum for the 37 chev (tudor with 336 stroka), with v6 TB's and will put LPG mixers (rings like a bbq)on the ends........ Do...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:16 pm
steering shaft
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by learner » Tue Nov 30, 2004 11:11 pm
i have a steering coloum out of a late model datsun? it is a adjustable coloum, with a short (4-5 inch) non detachable shaft joined via a uni at the...
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Last post by Bertieboy
Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:09 pm
Engine choice - opinions
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by
David »
Sun Nov 28, 2004 9:15 am
I have a ford anglia van that came witha 350 chev that needs a full rebuild, after looking at the costs involved I had a rethink. I can buy a...
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Last post by spoolin_20B
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:14 pm
will a VR t5 fit up to a VS motor
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by mathiesen58 » Fri Nov 26, 2004 1:23 am
Guys, my VS conversion into my English Scimitar has hit a snag. The Auto box fouls the chassis side rails where the chassis forms a near X at centre...
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Last post by spoolin_20B
Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:09 am
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Last post by ram-rod
Mon Dec 06, 2004 11:04 pm
wheel trims
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by nobby » Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:24 pm
can any of you guys recommend some where to get wheel trims i have 15X10 and 15X6 rims they are made of XB type centres i'am after the small caps...
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Last post by Jimmy B
Sun Dec 05, 2004 10:49 pm
which box
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by box head » Fri Nov 12, 2004 11:11 pm
could any one tell me is their any way of telling a C4 ,C10, C6, auto apart i have been told my box is every one of these :evil: :evil: also i have a...
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Last post by Shane-O
Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:10 pm
twin edelbrock 500's
by
Franky »
Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:54 pm
Has anyone used these on a tunnel ram, if so how did they compare to 465's or 600 holleys........ I know Choco, efi will definetly be the next...
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Last post by Franky
Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:54 pm
efi ecu
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by
biggles »
Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:47 am
just wondering whether any one here is useing a electromotive tec3 and dfu here.chocco,you may be able to help me there so a little birdy tells...
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Last post by choco
Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:39 am
Th700 info
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by
Franky »
Wed Sep 01, 2004 10:15 pm
Is there a difference between the VN-VP series th700's in the V6 and the V8models. Eg stud pattern or internals. Ta
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Last post by toprodz
Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:24 pm
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