New Intake
September 7th, 2012, 04:38 PM
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New Intake
Figured I'd try something different, actually I've always wanted one. May the fun begin, tuning that is. I'm in more for the look anyways.
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September 14th, 2012, 03:57 AM
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Well the intakes off and I figured it's a good time to paint the motor so I ordered some bronze paint. Not correct for a 455 but period correct for the car and better than the color now.
September 14th, 2012, 08:41 AM
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I haven't got around to the hood but I plan just cutting a larger hole of course but try to make it fit where it's not just a big rectangle or square and re-enforcing the fiberglass. I had bought a cowl scoop for my previous setup that I need to get rid of.
Thanks, it does look cool I think, it drew a lot of attention the short time I had it on the road so far. It does block my vision somwhat.
September 14th, 2012, 10:44 AM
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Oh no, I got my real hood in my basement that got some damage in the drivers side rear corner when it flew open while driving one day. Sad because it is a rust free perfect hood or was anyway. I got a VFN hood now that I'm going to cut again.
September 15th, 2012, 08:01 PM
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The orange pieces are just there to paint around of course. The blue I got from Rocket Racing which I hope is correct. It's labeled as Olds. Oh well it's better than the crap that was on before.
September 16th, 2012, 06:16 PM
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It's a little light but you're right, much better than before. I think the Supercars Unlimited is the closest. I just painted the convertible engine with Fusik blue and it's too light also. Oh well, who cares! You have a SCOOP STICKING OUT OF YOUR HOOD! BADASS!
September 19th, 2012, 03:45 AM
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September 19th, 2012, 09:13 PM
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Sorry I can't resist posting pics. The only thing left to do is add oil and trans fluid and hook up the exhaust. Then I got to mess with the hood.
Thanks for all the kind words.
Once I clean up my old manifold (Edelbrock 065) I'll be selling it along with the Carters.
Thanks for all the kind words.
Once I clean up my old manifold (Edelbrock 065) I'll be selling it along with the Carters.
September 19th, 2012, 09:29 PM
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There's a matching breather for the driver side. Yes its PCV.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-4920/
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September 21st, 2012, 09:32 AM
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Lakewood bars. They're an old set that a buddy had that never been used and he let me use them. The springs in front are the stock springs with a 2" spacer. The car has 60K on it and the stock springs looked fine. The rear are Moog 5377.
September 21st, 2012, 10:35 AM
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I've never used those type on coil springs, thats why I'm asking. I was thinking of using the old style ladder bars on mine. After looking at your tunnel ram setup, I might go back to the hi rise manifold for mine.
September 21st, 2012, 02:43 PM
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Hey 67....Real cool. Im a huge fan of TRams. I have a question. Do you think the bug screen in the fly catcher will be a restriction? Id be curious to see if there’s a difference between running with and without. Only reason I ask is my bud had a BB Camaro with a T.Ram with a very similar screen. We removed the catcher and there was a noticeable difference on the high end. We later removed the screen.
September 21st, 2012, 04:00 PM
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Hey 67....Real cool. Im a huge fan of TRams. I have a question. Do you think the bug screen in the fly catcher will be a restriction? Id be curious to see if there’s a difference between running with and without. Only reason I ask is my bud had a BB Camaro with a T.Ram with a very similar screen. We removed the catcher and there was a noticeable difference on the high end. We later removed the screen.
September 21st, 2012, 04:07 PM
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Well I guess three times a charm. I can't keep the water jackets from leaking. The manifold will have to come off again. Might have to mill the manifold to make sure it's flat or have it checked anyway. I don't know, I do know that I'm tired of messing with it.
I may need a thicker gasket, my heads were milled on the intake side. The manifold fit pretty well dry, I'll have to check it again sometime. Need to tend to the red car now.
I may need a thicker gasket, my heads were milled on the intake side. The manifold fit pretty well dry, I'll have to check it again sometime. Need to tend to the red car now.
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September 21st, 2012, 04:40 PM
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