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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Dropped in a 72 454
and sweetened it up a bit inside and out

Once I figure out to get tranny back in
I'll be sitting pretty
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Be careful with that deep pan...you will bottom out and scrape the pan...
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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I have those same valve covers, they are worth $100.00 on e-bay.
What inake do you have. Looks good
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Edelbrok Torqer II
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Originally Posted by GDaina
Be careful with that deep pan...you will bottom out and scrape the pan...
Looking at the left side header, I don't think he's concerned abuot scratching the oil pan.
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Looking at the left side header, I don't think he's concerned abuot scratching the oil pan.
Clears the steering box.
Besides: Chicks dig scars
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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Looks good. The black engine really sets off the polished/coated pieces. What are the specs?

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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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I hope she runs as sweet as she looks!!

Have fun!!

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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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thats a thing of beauty, nice work
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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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Gotta like those big blocks!!!

kdf 73 454
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Man, that air filter makes it look like that big motor will be breathing through a coffee-straw...

Looks good!
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 08:18 AM
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Love any BB. Not my favorite colors though.

All that dinging is why I chose stock manifolds for now. That can't help air flow and it would bother me to smash up a $1500 set of chrome Hooker side mounts.

That oil pan does look deep. Watch out is you have a lowered front end. I'm using a Moroso pan and have about 4" clearance at the pan.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 08:29 AM
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Love any BB. Not my favorite colors though.

All that dinging is why I chose stock manifolds for now. That can't help air flow and it would bother me to smash up a $1500 set of chrome Hooker side mounts.
Uh, Len, the proper headers don't require dinging. They're close, but they clear. And yes, the steering coupling will be replaced before it hits the road.



I kinda like that black paint. It sets off the aluminum and chrome differently.

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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettmc
What are the specs?

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1972 454 Block .030 bored and tested (2 bolt mains)
Eagle H Rods
New domed pistons
1969 Heads Reconditioned with all new valve guides and appropriate springs
Solid Lifter Comp cam 1500 - 5000(I know...I have read)
Upper and lower windage tray
High volume pump with 8" pan (only 1" deeper than stock)
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1 piece oil pan gasket with studs and nuts
New flywheel and balancer
Pete Jackson Cam Gears (Noisy) with billet cover
New Centerforce clutch, TO and pressure plate
Crane Roller rocker arms
1 teeny weenie airfilter to fit under the hood
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It looks like if you ran a stock 66-67 427 air cleaner base you'd be able to run a taller air filter.
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Try and snag a set of solid lifters with the laserhole in the face. It greatly enhances the lubrication at the cam lobe/lifter. Comp has them, as does Crower. Should be a torque monster.

Brett
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by superdad60
1972 454 Block .030 bored and tested (2 bolt mains)
Eagle H Rods
New domed pistons
1969 Heads Reconditioned with all new valve guides and appropriate springs
Solid Lifter Comp cam 1500 - 5000(I know...I have read)
Upper and lower windage tray
High volume pump with 8" pan (only 1" deeper than stock)
Mr. Gasket Push Rods
1 piece oil pan gasket with studs and nuts
New flywheel and balancer
Pete Jackson Cam Gears (Noisy) with billet cover
New Centerforce clutch, TO and pressure plate
Crane Roller rocker arms
1 teeny weenie airfilter to fit under the hood

Like the other said be careful w/ the pan, my stock pan didn't like speed bumps. I thus switched to a Mororso w/ kickouts.

She looks great
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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mandm1200
I don't think he's concerned abuot scratching the oil pan.
He should be...the bottom will be caved in...ask me how I know...
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