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Forum: Project Cars 10-28-2014, 09:40 AM
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Posted By coupe
Man this was a sick engine. Wish I could've...

Man this was a sick engine. Wish I could've afforded to keep it.
Forum: Project Cars 11-22-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Well...project implies something that needs work....

Well...project implies something that needs work. I'm quite happy with this one as-is. I'll put a little somethin' up soon. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 11-21-2010, 07:57 PM
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Posted By coupe
Uh... neither. LOL. Let's just say my...

Uh... neither. LOL.

Let's just say my screen name is still appropriate. ;)
Forum: Project Cars 11-20-2010, 06:11 PM
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Posted By coupe
Ugh... Not me. LOL.

Ugh... Not me. LOL.
Forum: Project Cars 11-20-2010, 02:04 PM
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Posted By coupe
Welp... In the sake of pursuing other interests,...

Welp... In the sake of pursuing other interests, this project is officially axed. Something else is already on the way...

I realized that I am not interested in a 1000hp foxbody mustang anymore...
Forum: Project Cars 07-23-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Yes, a pretty good discount...but still...

Yes, a pretty good discount...but still expensive! :(
Forum: Project Cars 07-22-2010, 09:54 PM
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Posted By coupe
Had to shim the stands a little...Might take a...

Had to shim the stands a little...Might take a little back out, but pretty happy with it "as-is."

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6921&stc=1&d=1279856943


Plenty of...
Forum: Project Cars 07-16-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Thanks...I know it's dragging along, but pics...

Thanks...I know it's dragging along, but pics make it seem like it's progressing! :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 07-16-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Been working on rocker geometry with the Probe...

Been working on rocker geometry with the Probe (http://probeindustries.com) shaft mounts. I know they're overkill, but they should give me many troublefree miles!
...
Forum: Project Cars 07-07-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
It's a Victor5.0 (or VictorEFI). I got mine in...

It's a Victor5.0 (or VictorEFI). I got mine in lightly used condition off either hardcore50 or yellowbullet...can't remember. It was not expensive at all and really almost brand new. I believe...
Forum: Project Cars 07-03-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Yea, I have the intake... ...

Yea, I have the intake...

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6887&stc=1&d=1278191589
Forum: Project Cars 07-03-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Got a few things done... ...

Got a few things done...

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6884&stc=1&d=1278178741

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6885&stc=1&d=1278178741
...
Forum: Project Cars 03-30-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
six and a half thousandths. :nice:

six and a half thousandths. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 03-30-2010, 08:39 AM
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Posted By coupe
I have a set of dental picks, which make pretty...

I have a set of dental picks, which make pretty quick work out of spirolocks actually.

Which endplay are you talking about? Clearance between locks and wristpin?
Forum: Project Cars 03-30-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Yes, spiro-locks.

Yes, spiro-locks.
Forum: Project Cars 03-29-2010, 10:48 PM
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Posted By coupe
Slowly progressing. I just love installing...

Slowly progressing.

I just love installing rings and wristpin circlips... (:tlash:)

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6670&stc=1&d=1269923270
...
Forum: Project Cars 02-14-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Naa. I didn't tighten anything down because the...

Naa. I didn't tighten anything down because the front counterweight was hitting the bottom of the cylinder bore...
so I took everything apart and clearanced it.
It's just an off-the-shelf 4340...
Forum: Project Cars 02-12-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachm...

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6552&stc=1&d=1265992808

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6553&stc=1&d=1265992808
...
Forum: Project Cars 11-11-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Been doing a little work on the heads. Not...

Been doing a little work on the heads. Not hoggin' 'em out; just some runner transition shaping and bowl cleanup is all...
I mean c'mon, it's just 331cid. :D
Forum: Project Cars 10-28-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Ahhhh...freakin finally! Still...

Ahhhh...freakin finally!

Still contemplating on what color to paint it... you can see the threaded
water-jackt inserts in this pic:...
Forum: Project Cars 10-13-2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Yes Dale... i'll send it to Dart. I already...

Yes Dale... i'll send it to Dart. I already coated all the exhaust valve faces with the gold heat-barrier coating, including the bent valve... so it will just be a pretty paper-weight.

Clyde... I...
Forum: Project Cars 10-13-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Yea... I was putting the heads back together and...

Yea... I was putting the heads back together and found one of the exhaust valves to be bent slightly (it wouldn't take a seat with the lapping compound). I don't know when or how it got bent, but I...
Forum: Project Cars 10-05-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Some folks say you can't do a 3.400 stroke...

Some folks say you can't do a 3.400 stroke "dependably" into the Boss block, but some have been successful with it. In fact, I believe Bob Kurgan is using that very combination in his NMRA Drag...
Forum: Project Cars 10-01-2009, 09:47 AM
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Posted By coupe
Yea... the BOSS has one hole on the lower...

Yea... the BOSS has one hole on the lower portion, and it's a triangular "as-cast" shape like the top holes on a normal 5.0L block. Not sure what to do with that...maybe hard-fill the block. LOL. ...
Forum: Project Cars 09-30-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
It's the R-block...says SVO on the front....

It's the R-block...says SVO on the front. M6010-R302.

They have the Yates passages just like the NASCAR tall-deck motors. If you use regular gaskets without plugging the holes, they will seep...
Forum: Project Cars 09-29-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Yea. Block's finished. Bored, honed,...

Yea. Block's finished. Bored, honed, square-decked, cleaned, new freezeplugs, and threaded inserts into the water passages on the deck (used for "Yates-style" heads only). I'm using conventional...
Forum: Project Cars 09-27-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Yea Michael. I specified .005 (+.0005/-0.000) to...

Yea Michael. I specified .005 (+.0005/-0.000) to keep cold-start noise to a minimum.
It's a bit tight, but the heat-barrier coating will keep some heat out of the pistons.
Forum: Project Cars 09-02-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Block is finally at the machine shop. ...

Block is finally at the machine shop.

:banana2:

I decided to take it to Howton's Automotive Machine in Hueytown, AL. For those who don't know, they used to build Bobby Allison's Nascar...
Forum: Project Cars 08-23-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
:lol: thanks.. but I got the turbo stuff...

:lol: thanks.. but I got the turbo stuff covered. In fact, we're trying to find a buyer for a Ponydown ceramic coated kit too (belongs to a customer)... most people want to go turbo, but only spend...
Forum: Project Cars 08-22-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
http://www.supernaturalturbo.com/pics/turbofox/cra...

http://www.supernaturalturbo.com/pics/turbofox/crank.jpg


And these oughtta hold it in:

http://www.supernaturalturbo.com/pics/turbofox/mains.jpg

:cool:
Forum: Project Cars 08-18-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
That wheel is a Bogart Fluted Star. It was...

That wheel is a Bogart Fluted Star. It was Donated... but it's a GM pattern. So I gotta find something else. I made a contact at Holeshot wheels last weekend (the owner) so I might see what they...
Forum: Project Cars 08-17-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Since I wanted to do it myself, I measured my...

Since I wanted to do it myself, I measured my rods, pistons, pins, rings, and bearings...and came up with a bob-weight. Gave that data to my crank manufacturer and they custom balanced a crank for...
Forum: Project Cars 05-18-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Couple teasers...:cool: ...

Couple teasers...:cool:

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6062&stc=1&d=1242664513

http://www.streetstangs.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=6063&stc=1&d=1242664513
Forum: Project Cars 05-09-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
I didn't weigh my pistons before (:banghead:) but...

I didn't weigh my pistons before (:banghead:) but it's a very thin coating that partially penetrates. The anti-friction on the skirts adds somewhere from .0004 to .0008 (less than a thousandth), so...
Forum: Project Cars 05-08-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Price sheet here: ...

Price sheet here:

http://www.dartheads.com/images/product/download_specs.gif (http://www.dartheads.com/download_file.php?pvk=425)

I can discount those prices a little bit.

Bring parts to...
Forum: Project Cars 05-08-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Little bit at a time... I decided pay...

Little bit at a time...

I decided pay special attention to the pistons, since they are a critical part of the engine's ability to make dependable power. For durability and efficiency, I smoothed...
Forum: Project Cars 02-27-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Postponing this darn thing again... :tlash: ...

Postponing this darn thing again... :tlash:

Just moved into a bigger shop and bought a lathe to increase productivity.
I did receive my cam though. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 12-17-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Update: The machine shop guy flaked out (long...

Update: The machine shop guy flaked out (long story) so I loaded up all my parts and brought them back to our shop. I have another guy picked out already; just need to take it over there.
...
Forum: Project Cars 08-06-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
I got an Ultimate Converter. :nice:

I got an Ultimate Converter. :nice:
Forum: Project Cars 08-06-2008, 07:15 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
I have had regrets since I sold my C4 to Preston ...

I have had regrets since I sold my C4 to Preston
...so I got another automatic again.
Forum: Project Cars 08-05-2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Not really. It's a slow project. My engine work...

Not really. It's a slow project. My engine work is not finished yet due to the fact that paying customers come first. I can sacrifice. :nice:

I did get a transmission tho. :cool:
Forum: Project Cars 07-24-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
:yup: ...suuuuure they have Dale. :nice: In...

:yup: ...suuuuure they have Dale. :nice:

In fact, I don't know what I will do now in searching for that magic 300 hp level. :D
Forum: Project Cars 06-20-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
No poll, just wondering what these other guys...

No poll, just wondering what these other guys values are. :nice:
Must be a top-secret, seeing how they jumped in here with numbers. :D

Ross has a range of values for turbo and for street car....
Forum: Project Cars 06-19-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
Okay... how 'bout signature racing then? :poke:

Okay... how 'bout signature racing then? :poke:
Forum: Project Cars 06-19-2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 134
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Posted By coupe
:shrug: whatever it takes to win as many paper...

:shrug: whatever it takes to win as many paper races as possible around here. :D
Forum: Project Cars 06-19-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Hmm..."Tolerance on a clearance"...probably along...

Hmm..."Tolerance on a clearance"...probably along the bore. This must not be confused with a .0003 clearance alone between piston and cyl though! That would lock up in about two seconds.


Well,...
Forum: Project Cars 06-19-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
You power-adder guys who've built your...

You power-adder guys who've built your motors...what kind of piston clearance did you have in the bore?

I have my sights set on a figure, but I'm curious as to what you guys used. And what type...
Forum: Project Cars 06-18-2008, 01:09 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
:yup: yep. I had some of the parts before...

:yup: yep. I had some of the parts before Italian LX even ordered his 418 stuff.
Forum: Project Cars 06-18-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 49,976
Posted By coupe
Turbo Fox project...

I've had my block, crank, rods, pistons, etc. for a while now. They've been "aging" in a corner of the shop because of other priorities. I pruned a few "smacktalk" posts out of this thread...
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