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rammed
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by nobby » Sat Nov 06, 2004 9:14 pm
could any one tell me if there is any performance or economy benifits in installing tunnel rams, i havnt seen one around for ages, if i can get one...
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Last post by Mr Cool
Sat Nov 13, 2004 12:13 pm
wet weather misfires & oil consumption
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by bob » Fri Nov 05, 2004 12:40 pm
guys i have a 302w which was rebuilt 12months ago, cam,ported heads etc running straight lpg, engine runs great except for wet weather when for the...
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Last post by bob
Mon Nov 08, 2004 4:49 pm
rusty block
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by rusty » Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:46 pm
a few years ago i had my v8 block dipped and rebuilt but never got it propley sealed and painted now its rusting (surface rust) badly is it possible...
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Last post by Flatoz
Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:29 am
Valve size - 351C
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by
Outback »
Wed Oct 27, 2004 11:42 pm
Just wondering what the Inlet valve size is for a 351 Clevo, and what the rocker ratio is (from standard)
Cheers
Outback
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Last post by Hillbilly
Sat Oct 30, 2004 8:50 am
clevo's head
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by gettnther4 » Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:49 pm
i have a midly worked 302 clevo out of a xc i am putting into my rod i dont really wanna run unleaded with the addatives i have been told i can get...
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Last post by Pep
Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:06 am
the '39's AMC 360 engine
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by
buickroadster »
Sat Oct 23, 2004 6:56 am
well, while i'm painting the '39, i'm also doing the donk .pulled the good running AMC 360 apart(i hate installing an engine with an unknown...
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Last post by eltox
Wed Oct 27, 2004 1:06 pm
Trileptal market share indications
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by
cooper35 »
Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:40 am
Another pointless loss of life Please don't blame the cart or the tyress - No matter what car you are in, no matter how good your tyres, if you are...
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Last post by SRVLIVES
Mon Oct 25, 2004 3:29 pm
Another question for Choco
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by
32V8 »
Wed Sep 29, 2004 5:00 pm
Hi Choco, I am building a flathead for a 32 coupe, config is 276 cubes, Toyota 4 speed auto. All was going well until a mate of mine planted the, Why...
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Last post by Guest
Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:44 am
F-Head!!
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by
Outback »
Sat Oct 09, 2004 5:23 pm
Nah, it's not wot you were thinkin.....
I'm lookin into making a F-head or inlet valve in head conversion for the model A 4 banger,
I've got a set...
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Last post by Outback
Sat Oct 16, 2004 1:00 am
Chev LUV ute
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by
jdaley »
Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:19 am
I picked up Daves chevy ute from the paddock last weekend.
Having removed the cabin I belive we could put a reasonable upgrade of engine from the...
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Last post by jdaley
Thu Oct 14, 2004 8:09 am
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Last post by 32V8
Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:04 am
Holley 94's: How many different types?
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by
JIMBOB »
Tue Oct 05, 2004 1:18 pm
I've got three holley 94's and they are all different. How many types where there and what ones are better/worse? :?
Cheers and beers
Jimbob
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Last post by Flatoz
Sat Oct 09, 2004 7:25 pm
trying to find diff ratio
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by
spark »
Thu Sep 30, 2004 2:58 pm
Trying to find the diff ratio of 9inch Ford diff.
I marked the drum with a chalk line and marked the yoke-
One full turn of the wheel = 2 æ turns...
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Last post by spark
Tue Oct 05, 2004 12:22 am
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Last post by 30Tudor
Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:54 pm
Choco has turned me!!!
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by
Brootal »
Tue Sep 21, 2004 5:26 pm
No... it wasn't all of those pics of Choco's arse, nor the many beers we had on Friday that led to some kind of sinister rendezvous.
Nope, far worse...
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Last post by Brett.C
Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:06 am
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Last post by dunbar_58
Thu Sep 30, 2004 1:18 pm
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Last post by SRVLIVES
Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:02 am
Need a Mobile Mechanic thats worth a damn!!
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by nooch13 » Mon Sep 27, 2004 11:35 am
Howdy again
Well, I got the current engine on the Pontiac turning over (going to put off the engine change until after the Picnic) and I'm now...
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Last post by Big G
Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:41 pm
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Last post by Gez
Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:27 pm
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Last post by Cool23
Tue Sep 28, 2004 12:42 pm
Valve cover risers
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by
JIMBOB »
Thu Sep 23, 2004 1:30 pm
I've got an original set of Cal custom finned valve covers that look a lot like the early vette ones, but the don't clear the rolla rockers. I...
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Last post by old32
Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:52 am
question for choco
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by azzo500 » Tue Sep 21, 2004 8:34 pm
choco, i have a vn series one v6 engine, i have been told they will run and idle smoother with an updated coil pack, do you guys at kalmaker or...
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Last post by choco
Wed Sep 22, 2004 11:47 am
Edelborock 600 on a302W
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by
spark »
Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:15 pm
I have come across a second-hand Edelbrock 600 cmf Carb.
Itís polished and would look good on top of the polished intake on my 302 Windsor.
Are...
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Last post by 32coupe
Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:15 am
advice sought on engine/auto removal
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by
dunbar_58 »
Fri Sep 17, 2004 1:06 pm
Guys, as some of you are aware, I have commenced swapping a VS Commodore V6 and 4 speed in place of my Ford Crapi Essex V6. Question is this, can I...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Mon Sep 20, 2004 3:07 pm
stromberg or holley
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by stevep » Sun Sep 19, 2004 4:52 pm
Gday guys
After opening up the WW stromberg (standard on the P76 V8 Im using in my roadster project) I realised just how little I know about carbies....
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Last post by stevep
Sun Sep 19, 2004 5:15 pm
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Last post by Mr Cool
Wed Sep 08, 2004 1:40 pm
sbc mounts
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by
36 roadster »
Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:10 pm
Hi, I,m looking for a supplier of the cradle type sb mount, the type which bolts into the 3 or 4 holes at the front of the block. I have heard that...
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:04 am
Flathead teardown
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by
JIMBOB »
Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:38 pm
Got the flathead for the roadster today...
Was curious about the condition and couldn't wait, so began to tear it down straight away, and was...
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Last post by Jacko
Mon Sep 06, 2004 7:47 pm
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Last post by azzo500
Fri Sep 03, 2004 8:13 pm
253 into chassis
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by john » Fri Aug 27, 2004 8:37 am
We are about to drop the engine into the chassis of a 28 Ford.
Are the engine mounts simetrical, can we measure and cut the cross tubes before we...
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Last post by Pep
Mon Aug 30, 2004 9:56 am
Displacements
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by
Mr34 »
Fri Aug 20, 2004 8:12 pm
Does anyone know how many combinations there are of flathead displacements?
For example:
Bore 3+3/8 Stroke 4 gives 286 Cubic Inches.
I read about...
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Last post by jdaley
Sat Aug 28, 2004 2:34 pm
steering
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by essexman » Fri Aug 27, 2004 10:33 pm
any advice, tips or tricks to selecting & installing a steering coloum in my 28 essex
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Last post by Guest
Sat Aug 28, 2004 8:33 am
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Last post by choco
Sat Aug 21, 2004 8:15 am
Alternator bracket
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by
Franky »
Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:26 pm
Looking at a 308 motor the other day and it had the alternator down very low on drivers side, dude thinks it may of been a Torana item, Can anyone...
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Last post by Mr Cool
Wed Aug 18, 2004 12:37 pm
HYDRAULIC THROW OUT BEARING
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34 pickup »
Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:31 pm
Has anybody used a hydraulic release/Throw out bearing , this eliminates the use of a clutch fork and outside slave cylinder on a 4 speed gearbox ,...
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Last post by AB
Sun Aug 15, 2004 11:18 am
Sidevalve heads
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by
JIMBOB »
Fri Jul 23, 2004 12:31 pm
Here's another question for the sidey techo's.
I have two sets of heads, the finned alloy set and a standard cast set. They are both 24 stud. The...
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Last post by Flatoz
Sat Jul 31, 2004 9:15 pm
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Last post by JohnL
Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:03 pm
94's
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by
JIMBOB »
Wed Jul 21, 2004 2:43 pm
Where's the best place to get overhaul kits for these carbs, and any hints and tips on tuning them. Running just one on a 24 stud 85 hp stocker....
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Last post by JIMBOB
Tue Jul 27, 2004 8:00 am
sbc sump
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36 roadster »
Wed Jul 21, 2004 1:48 pm
Howdy! I'm ready to measure up for my engine mounts, but have a clearance problem. The sump I got with the motor ('64 chev) fouls at the front of the...
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Last post by klassik
Sat Jul 24, 2004 3:41 am
AMC V8 - Brootal?
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by Gez » Wed Jul 07, 2004 11:48 pm
I am new to these pages and the 'sport'?
I have had a look through a few of the past comments made and have identified Brootal as an AMC fiend. So...
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Last post by Gez
Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:10 pm
powerglide trans info
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by
nev28 »
Mon Jan 12, 2004 12:35 am
does anyone know if a powerglide with a trimatic pattern will fit a chev v8 they say it comes of a v8 but not what type.or does anyone have one to...
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Last post by nev28
Sat Jul 10, 2004 10:41 pm
Flattie hop up stuff
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by
JIMBOB »
Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:38 pm
Just got back from picking up some more stuff from the old mans for the roadster. Man he has some shit, grabbed some flattie stuff from up the back...
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Last post by JIMBOB
Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:17 pm
Small Block Chevy in an Alfetta GTV?
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by Anonymous » Fri Nov 28, 2003 11:57 am
I was recently followed home by a 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV, that didn't run. I have pulled the motor and thrown it away. Now I am considering my...
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Last post by Brett.C
Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:12 pm
Holden 5\6 speed gearbox behind Chev
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by
30Tudor »
Sun Apr 04, 2004 5:24 pm
I have been offered a bare T5 from a 6 cylinder Commodore, for $350. I am told the input shaft has to be replaced with a V8 shaft, but then which...
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Last post by Malcolmsp
Wed Jul 07, 2004 10:58 am
Carby size?
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by David » Sat Jun 26, 2004 8:38 pm
I've just bought a project car that has a 350 chev in it but it has no carb, I was wondering what would be an appropriate sized carb. I have no idea...
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Last post by Mopar Mick
Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:52 pm
Cusso 3 speed shifter
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by
JIMBOB »
Sun Jun 27, 2004 7:12 pm
Got a sidevalve 8 with a cusso 3 speed bolted up behind it, but has no shifter or linkages. Does anyone know what is best to use or adapt for floor...
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Last post by choco
Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:31 am
Mothballs and octane boost ???
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by
Brett.C »
Sun Apr 18, 2004 4:06 pm
At a bench racing session a friend of mine broached the subject of using mothballs as an octane booster .
Reckons that a ratio of one mothball to 10L...
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Last post by Brett.C
Sat Jun 26, 2004 1:57 pm
6 Cylinder suggestions for a 1929 Chevrolet.
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by
Dave »
Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:27 pm
I want to keep my 1929 Chev a six cylinder and am looking for suggestions as to what to use. I want to run unleaded and EFI (happy Choco?). There...
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Last post by JIMBOB
Fri Jun 25, 2004 7:25 pm
Ardun Info
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by Guest » Wed Jun 23, 2004 7:22 pm
ok, i was just reading the rodders journal, #25, the article on the new Ardun heads that are being manufactured in Britain somewhere by Furgusens.
I...
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Last post by devilrod
Thu Jun 24, 2004 5:06 pm
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Last post by FRANK BASILE
Fri Jun 18, 2004 12:25 pm
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