Pic of my 383
07-07-2003, 06:39 PM
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Re: Where it's at... (MGSFJET)
Did you yank the engine form the top vette :confused: ?
Both the vette & engine look very clean :cool: .
Both the vette & engine look very clean :cool: .
07-07-2003, 06:56 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (MGSFJET)
Hope this works...
Looks great!! :thumbs:
07-07-2003, 07:05 PM
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Nice job on the engine. Love all the shiney stuff. :thumbs:
07-07-2003, 07:13 PM
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Re: Where it's at... 1976 Stingray...
383
Heads - Wedge/Fully ported, Large Valves
6way comp valve job
11:1
Holley 750 DP Mech.
Weiand Stealth Intake, match port
Running 2:1 Cam2 110
Hooker headers, 4" sidepipes, STS Inserts (caps off)
Crane Roller cam, Scorpion 1.5 roller lifters
0.050 lift, Int lift 0.561, Exh lift 0.561, lobe center 116.0, Overlap 22.0, Int Dur. 250.0, Exh Dur. 258.0
Minimum RPM 3700, Max. RPM 7200, Valve float 7800
Specs say 465 HP
NOS Cheater 250, setting up the purge to blow through the NACA Turbo ducts in the hood...should look pretty cool.
TH350 HD w/ shift kit...3.08 rear end
Street & Slalom
New brakes, steering, interior...
New this, new that, a real "This Old House" project $$$$$
Will post more pics of the interior when I get home from the office...Corbeau Forza seats, 4 point roll, 5 pt. harnesses...
Oh yeah... AR Torq Thruster II 17x8 with Firestone EP50Z 255/45/17
Heads - Wedge/Fully ported, Large Valves
6way comp valve job
11:1
Holley 750 DP Mech.
Weiand Stealth Intake, match port
Running 2:1 Cam2 110
Hooker headers, 4" sidepipes, STS Inserts (caps off)
Crane Roller cam, Scorpion 1.5 roller lifters
0.050 lift, Int lift 0.561, Exh lift 0.561, lobe center 116.0, Overlap 22.0, Int Dur. 250.0, Exh Dur. 258.0
Minimum RPM 3700, Max. RPM 7200, Valve float 7800
Specs say 465 HP
NOS Cheater 250, setting up the purge to blow through the NACA Turbo ducts in the hood...should look pretty cool.
TH350 HD w/ shift kit...3.08 rear end
Street & Slalom
New brakes, steering, interior...
New this, new that, a real "This Old House" project $$$$$
Will post more pics of the interior when I get home from the office...Corbeau Forza seats, 4 point roll, 5 pt. harnesses...
Oh yeah... AR Torq Thruster II 17x8 with Firestone EP50Z 255/45/17
07-07-2003, 07:15 PM
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Re: Where it's at... 1976 Stingray...
It's hard to see the sidepipes in the pic...I'm planning on a custom made set of "shields" made from cold rolled steel of differing diameter welded in a cobweb pattern and chromed to wrap the pipes...
07-07-2003, 08:43 PM
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Hope this works...
For a second there, I thought the towels clamped on your fenders were actually the paint job :eek: . I was gonna say, they match the purple engine nicely :jester .
Looks great!! :thumbs:
For a second there, I thought the towels clamped on your fenders were actually the paint job :eek: . I was gonna say, they match the purple engine nicely :jester .
Looks great!! :thumbs:
07-07-2003, 09:47 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (QuickVet)
Are those pusher fans...thought the best application was a double electric puller fan??? Newb when it comes to cooling applications...thinking bout going electric and loosing the belt driven fan...please elaborate..thanks!!!
07-07-2003, 10:00 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (QuickVet)
Hope this works...
For a second there, I thought the towels clamped on your fenders were actually the paint job :eek: . I was gonna say, they match the purple engine nicely :jester .
Looks great!! :thumbs:
I didnt notice that either. I was like WTF is that :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
For a second there, I thought the towels clamped on your fenders were actually the paint job :eek: . I was gonna say, they match the purple engine nicely :jester .
Looks great!! :thumbs:
I didnt notice that either. I was like WTF is that :lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
I feel better now. Another :cool: car that looks right at home here on the forum :thumbs:
:cheers:
07-07-2003, 10:11 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (SmokedTires)
I'm back...after logging on at the office, I had some trouble getting back on here at home.
The towels were a quick fix to protect the new paint job. $1.99 beach towels.
I actually started with puller fans, but elected to go with the pushers for the look. The pushers coupled with a high flow Stewart are proving adequate...even with the underdrive pulley (part of a March serpentine conversion). Air flow was not adequate at first...but a quick fix job with a plasma cutter and some sheet aluminum to create an air dam quickly dropped the temp to the 195° to 210° range. We're learning about the air-flow characteristics of C3s...maybe pullers would make air flow less important, but I don't think so.
The towels were a quick fix to protect the new paint job. $1.99 beach towels.
I actually started with puller fans, but elected to go with the pushers for the look. The pushers coupled with a high flow Stewart are proving adequate...even with the underdrive pulley (part of a March serpentine conversion). Air flow was not adequate at first...but a quick fix job with a plasma cutter and some sheet aluminum to create an air dam quickly dropped the temp to the 195° to 210° range. We're learning about the air-flow characteristics of C3s...maybe pullers would make air flow less important, but I don't think so.
07-07-2003, 10:12 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (MGSFJET)
Man, that is gorgeous. I'd really like to see pics of that interior.
I'm thinking of going the 383 route myself in the distant future. Around how much was all the engine work, if you don't mind me asking?
I'm thinking of going the 383 route myself in the distant future. Around how much was all the engine work, if you don't mind me asking?
07-07-2003, 10:15 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (MGSFJET)
I see you moved the alternator to the passenger side, it looks like that would make it easier to fill the power steering reservoir?
07-07-2003, 10:19 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (ice pac)
The windshield trim blew off on one of my first runs...lessen learned - re-enforce everything when you increase HP ;-)
07-07-2003, 10:24 PM
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Re: Pic of my 383 (74 vert)
Easier PS reservoir access...BONUS. Actually, the Florida heat may drive me to install an aftermarket A/C. The alternator mount may pose a problem with standard fitment ???