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Old 02-05-2013, 09:53 PM
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I have the Flex-a-Lite radiator with their external transmission cooler.
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Old 02-06-2013, 04:32 AM
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I have the Flex-a-Lite radiator with their external transmission cooler.
Cool, no pun intended. Doing any rearend upgrades? I am planning on GM 3:91 gears in the near future.
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Old 02-06-2013, 09:52 AM
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I have the Pfadt differential bushing now. I am thinking about the 3.91 gears. However with these gears and a 3000 stall I probably will have no traction.
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Originally Posted by Mrgoodwrench3
I have the Pfadt differential bushing now. I am thinking about the 3.91 gears. However with these gears and a 3000 stall I probably will have no traction.
Nah that's what snuggies are for. Get you some Drag Radials.
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Old 02-08-2013, 07:10 PM
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I did a little detail work on the accessory brackets and throttle body today. It does not take much for these to look a lot better. They will be finished in a Cast Silver.







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That's a heck of a project.
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Old 02-08-2013, 08:38 PM
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That's a heck of a project.
Everyday it get's deeper and deeper!
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Old 02-11-2013, 09:19 AM
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I drilled a small hole in the bottom side of the lifter plates to help drain oil under high RPM.





ARP Head Studs installed.

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Old 02-11-2013, 10:28 AM
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Lots of attention to detail in what you are doing. Pretty cool.
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Old 02-15-2013, 04:43 PM
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PFADT Engine Mounts bolted up with ARP Bolts. These mounts are much lighter that the stock ones and they look great.



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Old 02-15-2013, 09:41 PM
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Solid mounts?
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Old 02-16-2013, 05:13 PM
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Yes the new Pfadt mounts are solid.

Last time I had solid mounts in a hot rod was my 1970 Big-Block Nova.
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Old 02-17-2013, 09:56 PM
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It's gonna be a little harsh for me though.
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:06 PM
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Water Pump Details.







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Old 02-18-2013, 06:12 PM
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I hope it runs as good as it looks man. Are you relocating the coil packs?
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No I am looking at the Holley Valve covers that eliminate the coil mounting brackets. They look great and mount the coils at angle.
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No I am looking at the Holley Valve covers that eliminate the coil mounting brackets. They look great and mount the coils at angle.
Just looked those up. Crinkle black would look sharp on your motor.
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Old 02-19-2013, 02:58 PM
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Some valve train parts showed up today. Thanks to Brian Tooley Racing for the great advice and customer support.

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Old 02-23-2013, 10:51 AM
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Finished up the detail work on the accessory brackets.

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Working on a custom water cross over system and new fuel lines.





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