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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Kiwi Classics FE Mustang
« on: January 27, 2024, 09:41:11 PM »
"Yeah, I find it amazing that some guys will go to so much work, and money, sticking a Mustang 11 front suspension, in a Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, etc, to eliminate the shock towers , just to free up some room for header bolts and spark plug changes.  Not to mention that they often install it poorly, so it`s impossible to get the wheel alignment correct. Funny how the 69 & 70  Boss 302s did so well in the Trans Am series, with the stock shock tower setup, including winning the 1970 TA championship."

Agreed. Have all the Boss 302 Chassis Manual recommendations for the front suspension on my '70 Mach 1, 351W powered. 1" drop, Konis, roller perches and roller idler (not in the Manual), bigger sway bar, progressive contour coil springs, Monte Carlo brace and more. Can't believe that $7,000+ system would allow any better cornering! Oh, and all the parts cost not even a $1,000. 

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Member Projects / Re: Shelby stocker
« on: January 27, 2024, 02:49:58 PM »
Clean, very clean engine and compartment.

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     Looks like he might be working on the "A-DAP-TOR" to match-up the transmission bell housing to this big-boy!  :-\   If so, I'm not sure as to just how long that transmission would hold up?   ::)

     Scott.

If it's a C-6, about 1 minute warm up time and 3' down the driveway!!!!

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FE Technical Forum / Re: engine balance
« on: January 10, 2024, 09:05:49 PM »
Jim, buy that lottery ticket: winning numbers are 416416. LOL

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: January 10, 2024, 10:07:18 AM »
Ah, didn't know that!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: January 09, 2024, 07:22:10 PM »
Found a FB link about the Calliope. Hope this opens.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597674397277203/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=2056882364689735

Jay, perhaps you could contact this fellow. Who knows, he may have spare parts or more.


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FE Technical Forum / Re: Composite Rockers
« on: January 04, 2024, 07:08:23 AM »
Any notes on the weight savings?

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Compression ratio
« on: December 29, 2023, 07:06:36 PM »
Frank, give it a rest. Wouldn't want Jay to kick you off the Forum for being a drudge. Can it and move on, okay?

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: December 27, 2023, 09:27:21 AM »
Drag week 2027.. Dr Browm mops up the NA big block class.. Freiburger loses his mind

Now that's funny!

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: 1960 fairlane?
« on: December 26, 2023, 11:29:26 AM »
I don't think they had 9" rears in any 6 cylinder 1960 Fairlane.

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Non-FE Discussion Forum / Re: Calliope Engine Project
« on: December 21, 2023, 08:44:26 PM »
Yes, ambition is rampant in Jay's garage! Wow, never thought anyone would revitalize this engine after all this time. IIRC, it did make good power although a tad heavy compared to all-aluminum BBC's (497's, Can-Am). One very cool project! All we need now is a McLaren, Lola T-70 or GT-40 based chassis. 

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FE Technical Forum / Re: Composite Rockers
« on: December 14, 2023, 01:56:09 PM »
IIRC, long ago we put Norris (?) ductile iron rockers on his 327 SBC in a 1969 'Vette. Nice looking pieces and they were indestructible. I wonder today if some other firm bought them out.

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Agree with Brent (as usual) but will add the very best is the relatively new Boss 302 block he's depicted above. Given, that is, you have deep pockets!

The block above is a factory B2 block. 

Fixed it.

I don't really care for the Motorsports block.  I'd rather have a Dart.   With the Dart, you get billet main caps, etc.

Didn't know the Dart has billet main caps.

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Agree with Brent (as usual) but will add the very best is the relatively new Boss 302 block. Given, that is, you have deep pockets!

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