highperformanceamc

well I decided not to run my 275,000 mile 4oh as it was. Once I dump the boost to it, it was probably gonna fog everone off the track. so I took it apart and took the block in to get bored. It come back today and made a nice .030 over block. Me and klvn8r got a good deal on some eagle rods last year, so I guess it would be dumb not to use them. likewise it would be dumb not to use forged pistons, so I got some low compression forged pistons comin too. I oughta have an engine that don't lube the track down and blow chunks at least. that wouldn't bring too many chuckles yaknow.

Thats cool....Have you made any brackets yet for the hairdryer? Its been to many pages and late nights lately,,,are you putting this in the javy you raced last year??? That would be cool with somekind of manual tranny

I'm planning on modifying the factory "tubular" exhaust for the turbo I have. It will be cut off at the two tubes near the motor mount area, and two new tubes added and routed to the steering pump area. then I'll add the flange so it can be supported by the bosses on the block and manifold for the steering pump bracket. the turbo exhaust housing has a divided entry, so the engine is divided into 3 cylinders per side. it spools the turbine faster this way, so i'm going to build the exhaust to take advantage of this. The turbo is a schwietzer{ borg warner} "S2E" that makes about 55 lbs. of air per minute. These turbo's are bad ass little units and spool up fast. they have some interesting design features. the unit I have works best at 21 lbs of boost. Ihave another unit without a internal wastegate that will make even more boost. If that ain't enough I have an S3 that makes 65 lbs of air a second, enough for about 700 hp. The turbo croud is just starting to discover this turbo. this engine is going into the free P.O.S. javelin Craig gave me. Lots of free junk from various people is going into this car. So much free junk I decided to build a decent short block

I need to put Spud on my income tax return!!! Giving a rare supercar like a Javelin to 'charity' should get me a big deduction!!! haw haw haw!!!!!

klvn8r

Man that is inspriring....

I can't wait to get back in the garage...I have a little bit of sanding left on the barracuda engine compartment then I'll shoot a little paint. Let that dry and drop the 360/727 right into it.

So spud, what other little 4.0 tricks are up your sleeve. Does a project like that need a better than average head gasket or head studs??

I don't really have any 4.0 tricks. I never messed with one before. thats what is interesting about it. My trick with the 4oh is get as much power out of it before 5200 rpm, when it starts getting the shakes. how fast can I go? i dunno, thats why I'm doing it. it's something different.

I've known Spud for quite awhile, I'm betting it'll be faster than everyone expects. 'Scary' fast, in fact, cuz the car is UUUGGGGLLLLLY!!!!!

klvn8r

what's wrong with ugly? ugly is cool. it might not be fast, but it will sound cool. I'm just doin it cuz bart and shadow think its gay.

spudster wrote:what's wrong with ugly? ugly is cool. it might not be fast, but it will sound cool. I'm just doin it cuz bart and shadow think its gay.

Werd, brother!

Well i did a little bit of work yesterday. Got most the front end taken off. Fenders, hood, front valence, hinges, lights, etc. I need to start sand blasting and fixing the rust.

Damn Dude!! You got that thing ALL tore apart!!! And its looking better!!! hahahahahaha!!

Here's one to brag about: I supplied BOTH of these guys their project cars!

klvn8r

I got mine for free. hey I know of one ugly fuckin pile of shit that will never amount to anything but a pile of rust and thats that team highball junker. Ahhhh ha ha ha why don't you start workin on it? I got that boatanchor engine that came out of it ready for you to pick up and get outa my garage yaknow.

Yeah, I figured your spawn had his way with it by now......but I guess not! When you want me to pick it up??? Just say the word. Should I get that crankshaft back too?? What else do I got stored in Spudville????

maybe you can come get your stuff this weekend. I'd like to be there to load that engine.

I work Friday, so I get off-duty on Saturday morning. I hate to get you up early, but if you want me to swing by on my way home, I probably can. Lemme know.

klvn8r