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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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I have the Flex-a-Lite radiator with their external transmission cooler.
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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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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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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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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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That's a heck of a project.
Everyday it get's deeper and deeper!
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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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Lots of attention to detail in what you are doing. Pretty cool.
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Old Feb 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 Feb 15, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Solid mounts?
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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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It's gonna be a little harsh for me though.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Water Pump Details.







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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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Some valve train parts showed up today. Thanks to Brian Tooley Racing for the great advice and customer support.

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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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