comethead wrote:Yeah mike the 1.08” Venturi/480cfm version was installed on the 289s. Some 66 big blocks got them but I’ve read to steer clear of those because the flow is all wrong for a small block. (Not sure though).
The ideal small ones are 65-66 with C5Z and C6Z stamped on the base.
Thanks for this info Joe, it really helps out to know what to watch out for.
Jims65cyclone wrote:Cool video, Mike! Very impressive what you've done in less than a year, especially considering that a lot of it you fabbed from scratch.
Jim
Thanks Jim, it really is pretty cool what I have done, not bragging, I guess you don't think about it while you are are working on it, it is not like I have a specific plan just what I would like to have when I am finished, so while fabbing something up as you go it is just one small thing and then you look back and think about all the stuff that was built on this project (not saying building is better than buying, I really have no choice) and on top of that most everything is made from scrap I have laying around
Got the motor pulled back out this morning, while I was getting ready to unbolt the steering rack I discovered I had never put the nuts back on the bolts, not a problem, actually there is more clearance than shows on the video when everything is pushed up into place.
I also got the pan acid etched and degreased well (mostly just WD40 on it from after I left it in Purple Power for a week) ready for the epoxy now. I took pictures but think I will not post them until I have a full series on finishing the pan and painting it.
I looked today at the sway bar again, even though I like it behind the cross member I think I will flip it around to the front and attach it like a traditional sway bar, all I need to do is make a couple of brackets to weld on the frame and I think I can tuck it up a bit higher than it is now. The biggest issue I foresee is getting it to clear the tie rod ends through the full range of motion and needing longer end links after I cut the others down so short
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See Ya,
Mike