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Old 11-14-2021, 08:05 PM   #601
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Re: New 64 Stepper Project

Intersting article on the 200-R4 - https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/cc...mission-build/
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Old 11-14-2021, 10:13 PM   #602
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Going to save that info. Need to get the one I have to the trans guy for an inspect assessment of its current health.

Thanks for sharing the link.
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Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
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Old 11-14-2021, 10:46 PM   #603
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Going to save that info. Need to get the one I have to the trans guy for an inspect assessment of its current health.

Thanks for sharing the link.
I read a previous article that was similar. Decided to go with Extreme Automatics due to they're race history and work in manufacturing their own valve bodies and shift characteristics . Although the company in that article is way more famous.
Oh, did you ever get that converter dust cover?

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Old 11-15-2021, 12:00 PM   #604
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I read a previous article that was similar. Decided to go with Extreme Automatics due to they're race history and work in manufacturing their own valve bodies and shift characteristics . Although the company in that article is way more famous.
Oh, did you ever get that converter dust cover?
I did get the cover.

I'd read where that source was hit & miss on things. Ultimately, we went back/forth on 'interpretation' of the communications. What seemed so obvious in his mind did not translate over to what was written in his answers as there were key details left out.

Lesson learned. They'll only be a final-option source in the future.
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It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar.....

Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.
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Old 01-06-2022, 08:02 AM   #605
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Well it's winter, I thought I'd do a little cleanup and exhaust manifold change-out.
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Old 01-06-2022, 12:38 PM   #606
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Yup, definitely winter! Very tidy looking brackets on your engine.
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Old 01-06-2022, 07:28 PM   #607
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The manifolds I'm installing.
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Old 01-06-2022, 08:48 PM   #608
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Sweet....
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Old 01-07-2022, 07:59 AM   #609
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I expect that my engine will run a bit warmer after I conduct the carb re-work as I am changing the jets and the metering rods. When I pulled the plugs they all showed a very rich condition. After searching the internet I find the Street Demon comes in a very rich set-up from the factory for some reason. I think I have it nailed though.
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Old 01-07-2022, 08:18 AM   #611
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The manifolds I'm installing.
they look great - very period. are they chrome plated or ceramic - love ram horn style manifolds - very clean work...
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Old 01-07-2022, 09:33 AM   #612
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they look great - very period. are they chrome plated or ceramic - love ram horn style manifolds - very clean work...
Smoothed them ceramic coating.
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Looking at some on speedway motors that say they are smoothed where did you get yours ceramic coated?
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Old 01-07-2022, 10:49 AM   #614
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Looking at some on speedway motors that say they are smoothed where did you get yours ceramic coated?
Just so happens thats where I bought these already done.
Just torqued em up this am.
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The new manifolds look great.
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Old 01-08-2022, 11:25 PM   #617
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Did those reduced head bolts come with the manifolds or did you get ARP bolts?…
Those look great on that engine……
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Old 01-08-2022, 11:47 PM   #618
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Did those reduced head bolts come with the manifolds or did you get ARP bolts?…
Those look great on that engine……
Those are ARP.
Thank you.
Just FYI the bolts Speedway sent were too long for the four end port bolts. I ordered everything from Alan's Fasteners:
ARP 3/8-16 HEX FLANGE BOLT STAINLESS STEEL
Product ID: 0520
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ARP 3/8-16 HEX STAINLESS STEEL FLANGE BOLT 7/16 WRENCHING
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Description: ARP 3/8-16 HEX STAINLESS STEEL FLANGE BOLTS,7/16 WRENCHING,.698 FLANGE
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ARP STAINLESS STEEL WASHER WITH CHAMFER
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Old 01-09-2022, 09:37 AM   #619
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Almost ready to install the motor back in.
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Outstanding!
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Old 01-09-2022, 05:54 PM   #621
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Outstanding!
Thanks Scotti.
I just got the engine stabbed in today and started torquing the trans to engine bolts. What a pain in the keester that is. I took a break, think I'll continue tomorrow.
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Old 01-12-2022, 05:59 PM   #622
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Well I'm still at it, haven't given up yet.
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Old 01-13-2022, 01:45 AM   #623
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Man, that would make me nervous to remove and reinstall that engine with all the new paint around it. Good idea with the towels and pads
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Man, that would make me nervous to remove and reinstall that engine with all the new paint around it. Good idea with the towels and pads
Piece of cake, I bought those moving blankets years ago and re purposed them to my shop.
Also just FYI I purchased an articulating engine lift device from Mac's years ago. The first time I installed the engine I had removed the front end, easy. This time I thought it would work as is. Kind of tricky had to remove it over the side fender area. I'm sure a simple engine lift plate would have been better in this instance. I just didn't have one.
And I'm not removing the hood!

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Old 01-13-2022, 12:23 PM   #625
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Your truck is just outstanding! and now you made improvements. Sure hope to get to see this one in person someday.
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