Installing the 421.....
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If your looking for someone to build you a stroker like mine, look no further then Jim. He is a genuine nice guy, and most importantly has been there, and done that with these motors. You can always call me if you have any questions.
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Plenty of guys have hot strokers up to 400ci and more with the stocker just gotta know what youre doing and spend the time. Now Im sure the FAST may have better features, just saying its not impossible....
The 408 I just did (with wilder cam timing) will be tuned with a stock ECM. Do what you think is best, Im sure Jim knows whats going on as he does it for a living. Keep us posted.
The 408 I just did (with wilder cam timing) will be tuned with a stock ECM. Do what you think is best, Im sure Jim knows whats going on as he does it for a living. Keep us posted.
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If you drag race it the 4+3 is a goner...but for highway pulls and roll outs I was putting 650++lbft thru my 4+3 and the tranny was fine. I got a crappy rebuild on the OD so it never worked right but when engaged correctly it held fine up to some pretty hard pulls.
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Good good, glad to see you're moving along. I've never done a stand alone EFI harness, but with regular harnesses I always thought it was easier to wire them up before the motor goes in, no? (I'd like to know as some day I may very well be going to FAST/DFI/XFI etc)
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I like your combo Rick I wish now I would have went bigger cu. in. instead of my 383 but it's got really good parts in it and great heads. Anyway does anyone have that DVD that FAST puts out about their systems? I have a Mini Ram setup and thought about going to the FAST system with the single plane and their billet TB. Rick what oil pan is on your motor? THANKS Pipe
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That is somewhat good news. So it's the clutch drops at the track off the line that kills them?
Well the 4+3 is all buttoned up, so it is staying put. How long it stays in is anyone's guess.
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Do not use the auto kick down or it'll be toast inside of a week.
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I haven't used that auto kick down in years, and I also disconnected the auto portion for my auto cross events.
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Rick,
Have you decided where you are going to mount the FAST unit?
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I might be wrong, but I think you have a FAST or GEN 7 as well, and if so where did you mount the unit?
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Just need a MAP sensor and vacuum lines. Rick, what are you going to do to keep the dash gauges going? You will need a piggy back harness I believe. I mounted the accel box and the stock ECM together behind the seats
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i think that you are going to have to mount it in the passenger side under the dash. there is some room under there on the older cars. it will be easier then having to run the wire from the driverside which is all cluttered and narrow enough as it is. you will have to have the laptop in the passenger seat anyways. stand alones are a bitch. i would suggest something that piggy backs your stock harness for the sake of making it easier on everyone.
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So it turns out that my wicked looking Chevrolet covers won't clear the wiper motor. I knew they were a tall design, but I didnt think they would sit that tall. So inturn they are for sale. If anyone is interested, send me a pm.
Tonight I threw on a set of valve covers that have been sitting in a closet for a while. It appears that I will have to go with them. I took a few pictures of the motor as it sits. Curious what you guys think?
The car is towed home, and is parked in my driveway until I have time to get back at it. This certainly is going to be quite the project, but I am sure it will be all worth it.
Take care guys!
Tonight I threw on a set of valve covers that have been sitting in a closet for a while. It appears that I will have to go with them. I took a few pictures of the motor as it sits. Curious what you guys think?
The car is towed home, and is parked in my driveway until I have time to get back at it. This certainly is going to be quite the project, but I am sure it will be all worth it.
Take care guys!