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Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:41 pm
by htchevyii
Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:24 am
by rodman
what you have for engine and trans? I am going with 383 stroker with a 4 speed Muncie. I am also going to change the rear end. This kit says it 2" of ground clearance. I want too put 2" drop spindles on it so will it be back at same height where I started? Also where did you buy those headers did you have to have them tweak or did they fit?
Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:16 pm
by htchevyii
Mine has a 350/th350, approx 400 hp. The suspension kit didn't change the ride height. I have a 9" out of a 57 Fairlane, it is close to a bolt in and is about 1" narrower than stock. I'm waiting for the weather to warm up so I can finish the body. I fought the standard headers for years, I tried two sets, the engine has to be raised to install them. For I set, I also had to change to a smaller flexplate and different starter. Access to the spark plugs and starter was a nightmare. The hooker supercomp fenderwell exits solved most problems. The downsides are: $600, you have to cut holes in the car, reroute the brake lines and the one that sounds like a killer for you... The tires can rub when lowered, especially if they are wide.
Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:57 pm
by rodman
Updated my little shop today. Added 220v electric and 110v for outlets Bought a new Lincoln Mig Welder also...
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Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:01 am
by RRoller123
nice!
Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:55 pm
by rodman
well while I am waiting on some stuff to finish the spider I had a chance to do a little on the Nova, I am doing a mini tub on the rear so i can fit bigger tires for my 383 Stroker engine that is being built. I should have about 550 Hp when all said and done.
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This is where I will be cutting it to add mini part of the tub
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Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:05 pm
by rodman
I got one side done today. I have little bit more too finish the side up. Then off too the driver side then I will build a rotisserie to flip the car upside down to start on the 4 link setup on the rear axle to do away with the current setup of the springs...
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Re: Little off topic Next Project
Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:12 pm
by rodman
Finished up the tubing now I can get fatter tire on the rear. Now time flip it upside down work on the bottom side.
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