Shafiroff 540
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Burning Brakes
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Shafiroff 540
http://www.ultrastreet.net/540_classic.asp
anyone bought this one? experiences?
My plan is an engine with following option: 950cfm carb, have already new MSD distributor at home, Merlin III, L19 bolts, maybe Crane Severe Duty Hippo Lifters (Hi Pressure Oiling), SFI Harmonic Balancer, SFI Flex Plate, Powermaster Hi-Torque Mini Starter.
anyone bought this one? experiences?
My plan is an engine with following option: 950cfm carb, have already new MSD distributor at home, Merlin III, L19 bolts, maybe Crane Severe Duty Hippo Lifters (Hi Pressure Oiling), SFI Harmonic Balancer, SFI Flex Plate, Powermaster Hi-Torque Mini Starter.
Last edited by Vesa; Oct 13, 2006 at 10:23 AM.
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From: Pettis Performance 565 with two stages of Nitrous Supply nitrous 1.082, 4.61 at 155, 7.17 at 192
A friend of mine has had one in his chevelle for a couple of years. His has a King Demon carb on it. So far it has been a strong running trouble free motor.
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Shafiroff has been building engines for drag cars for years. I've seen a number of them in cars at the strip. Must be pretty good.
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Here is ours. The Shafiroff team is GREAT! We have had nothing but the best service- when we ordered our engine & with questions etc. Would definitely buy another. We have the aluminum block 540 ci - 786 hp. It's in our 1968 vette.
here is a small video of car.
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here is a small video of car.
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Last edited by GDaina; Oct 16, 2006 at 09:51 AM.
Burning Brakes
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DOIT,
That is extremely nice. Lots of attention to detail. I noticed several engine compartment mods that I have had to do as well. I like the radiator setup. Where did you get the air cleaner? I saw one similar at a place called Spinners I think.
-Patrick
That is extremely nice. Lots of attention to detail. I noticed several engine compartment mods that I have had to do as well. I like the radiator setup. Where did you get the air cleaner? I saw one similar at a place called Spinners I think.
-Patrick
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Originally Posted by doit
Here is ours. The Shafiroff team is GREAT! We have had nothing but the best service- when we ordered our engine & with questions etc. Would definitely buy another. We have the aluminum block 540 ci - 786 hp. It's in our 1968 vette.
here is a small video of car.
[IMG]
here is a small video of car.
[IMG]Love the vette,black convert with big power.
Last edited by GDaina; Oct 16, 2006 at 09:54 AM.
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Definitely tell us more!! An all aluminum 540 with a clutch and sticky rear tires ..AND a convertible...with no rollcage!!!!
I think I've found a soulmate!!
Ever had it to a track yet? Any more details on engine? Are those Dart heads? which ones? What cam? Carb? Sounds good!
I like the cog belt system too.
JIM
I think I've found a soulmate!!
Ever had it to a track yet? Any more details on engine? Are those Dart heads? which ones? What cam? Carb? Sounds good!
I like the cog belt system too.
JIM
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson NH
Originally Posted by Vesa
http://www.ultrastreet.net/540_classic.asp
anyone bought this one? experiences?
My plan is an engine with following option: 950cfm carb, have already new MSD distributor at home, Merlin III, L19 bolts, maybe Crane Severe Duty Hippo Lifters (Hi Pressure Oiling), SFI Harmonic Balancer, SFI Flex Plate, Powermaster Hi-Torque Mini Starter.
anyone bought this one? experiences?
My plan is an engine with following option: 950cfm carb, have already new MSD distributor at home, Merlin III, L19 bolts, maybe Crane Severe Duty Hippo Lifters (Hi Pressure Oiling), SFI Harmonic Balancer, SFI Flex Plate, Powermaster Hi-Torque Mini Starter.
540" engines are a lot of fun!
Mark
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From: California
Originally Posted by 427Hotrod
Definitely tell us more!! An all aluminum 540 with a clutch and sticky rear tires ..AND a convertible...with no rollcage!!!!
I think I've found a soulmate!!
Ever had it to a track yet? Any more details on engine? Are those Dart heads? which ones? What cam? Carb? Sounds good!
I like the cog belt system too.
JIM
I think I've found a soulmate!!
Ever had it to a track yet? Any more details on engine? Are those Dart heads? which ones? What cam? Carb? Sounds good!
I like the cog belt system too.
JIM
Thanks everyone, Sorry so long to respond. Troy doesn't do computers so I am trying to help him. He would really like to talk about our vettes. Our email is correctcable@msn.com. We would even consider flying to Texas to watch you guys run. And check out your cars. Outstanding. Here is a link to our photosite on the web. Heather Le Donne
http://hledonne.photosite.com/
Burning Brakes
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From: Nederland Texas
Wow. Lots of planning went into this car. I hope mine turns out as nice.
Wish you guys could have made our Fall Extravaganza last weekend. Was a blast. Maybe you can make the CF CI Vlll next Spring.
-Patrick
Wish you guys could have made our Fall Extravaganza last weekend. Was a blast. Maybe you can make the CF CI Vlll next Spring.
-Patrick
