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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 26, 2022, 05:33:42 AM »
For some technical reason I haven't been able to reply. Here's my little Chrysler
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Your Builds / Photo Gallery / Re: 145" Slingshot build in the UK
« on: June 20, 2022, 03:18:14 PM »
Hey Brother it's been more than a little while since an update on this little cutie.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 17, 2022, 04:27:30 AM »
Here's my current little injected Chrysler (before paint).
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 09, 2022, 03:08:16 PM »
I've had Fords, Chryslers now just an itch to scratch says try a Chev - I like the idea of the LS more than the old 1955 SBC.
I'm semi retired at 64. Maybe I've got too much time on my hands. Here's my little injected Chrysler before the car had paint
I'm semi retired at 64. Maybe I've got too much time on my hands. Here's my little injected Chrysler before the car had paint
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 09, 2022, 12:09:03 PM »
Don't know where the notion of cheap came from. Don't confuse budget with cheap.
I've been through decades of Fords - Winsdor, Cleveland, 400 and 429's, most recent years with Chrysler LA but I've just got an itch to scratch that is Chev. I'm 64 and semi retired so maybe I've got too much time on my hands? Here's my little Chrysler.
I've been through decades of Fords - Winsdor, Cleveland, 400 and 429's, most recent years with Chrysler LA but I've just got an itch to scratch that is Chev. I'm 64 and semi retired so maybe I've got too much time on my hands? Here's my little Chrysler.
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 07, 2022, 03:01:35 AM »
Maybe I should ask some specific questions on the LS.
1. Is the oiling system okay to 6500 or 7,000 or do the galleries need loving to help bearing life? Hi
2. Are the factory rods up to the task or is there something like Scat a better option.
3. Are factory pistons full floaters or press fit?
4. What's that great cog on the crank.
5. Is the timing cover flat so I can modify it to stick a Mag straight out the front driven by the cam.
6. Most common heads are "cathedral" ports. Is using them an option for 5 -600 hp?
7. Are all LS engines roller cam and roller lifters?
8. Do aftermarket BeeHive springs work in the factory retainers.
Maybe more questions as we go.
Cheers
1. Is the oiling system okay to 6500 or 7,000 or do the galleries need loving to help bearing life? Hi
2. Are the factory rods up to the task or is there something like Scat a better option.
3. Are factory pistons full floaters or press fit?
4. What's that great cog on the crank.
5. Is the timing cover flat so I can modify it to stick a Mag straight out the front driven by the cam.
6. Most common heads are "cathedral" ports. Is using them an option for 5 -600 hp?
7. Are all LS engines roller cam and roller lifters?
8. Do aftermarket BeeHive springs work in the factory retainers.
Maybe more questions as we go.
Cheers
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Re: Chevy ground zero
« on: June 05, 2022, 02:32:41 PM »
I forgot to mention and it's only relevant in the cost column, that I'm in Australia so with the currency exchange rate as it is $1,000 USD is nearly $1400 Oz dollars!
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Matt Shaff's Engine Shop / Chevy ground zero
« on: June 05, 2022, 09:02:16 AM »
Hey All.
Some of us have avoided Chevs all our lives so need a bit of schoolin'. If a fella decided to go with a GM small block just for fun starting with no parts, knowledge of the brand and limited funds, what would he build a traditional SBC or an iron block LS engine. We would be talking about stock block and crank, maybe rods? A hydraulic roller, single 4 barrel intake with Rons injection on methanol, a magneto or maybe a basic HEI. Which engine is going to give me the best bang for my retired wallet and why. How would they compair cost wise. I'm thinking the LS platform as it comes would have narrow rings, be setup from the factory for a roller, probably have reasonable roller rockers? and can use or comes equipped with behive springs. Which engine and why.
Cheers
Some of us have avoided Chevs all our lives so need a bit of schoolin'. If a fella decided to go with a GM small block just for fun starting with no parts, knowledge of the brand and limited funds, what would he build a traditional SBC or an iron block LS engine. We would be talking about stock block and crank, maybe rods? A hydraulic roller, single 4 barrel intake with Rons injection on methanol, a magneto or maybe a basic HEI. Which engine is going to give me the best bang for my retired wallet and why. How would they compair cost wise. I'm thinking the LS platform as it comes would have narrow rings, be setup from the factory for a roller, probably have reasonable roller rockers? and can use or comes equipped with behive springs. Which engine and why.
Cheers
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Funny Cars / Re: The way we were
« on: March 08, 2022, 01:26:19 PM »
I really enjoyed your story and photos. Thanks for sharing
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Spud Miller's Cave / Pump speed V delivery
« on: November 03, 2021, 02:24:10 AM »
Hello I have an Enderle 80A-1 pump I previous ran with injection. I want to run that pump on a carburetored engine now and have a Holley return type regulator. The pump is still delivering more than needed so I figured I can run a smaller drive pulley and slow the pump a little. If I drop a few teeth off and the pulley ratio is around 10% less does that mean the pump would deliver 10% less or would that be too simple?
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Dan Dishon's Transmission Den / Re: Powerglide or 3-speed?
« on: August 25, 2021, 06:11:09 AM »
Mate I use a 904 TorqueFlite with a 2.45 1st gear and a 4.33 rear. I launches like a rocket which was initially a problem as it would hit the wheelie bars hard and unload the tires then chuck me off the gas pedal. Sprung wheelie bars seem to have helped. There is a fair RPM drop on the one two shift( 1.45 2nd gear) but I'm running on a dial in so it doesn't matter.
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Wanted to buy / AUTOMETER shift light # 5341
« on: July 24, 2021, 04:26:05 AM »
Hello. Does anyone have an Autometer shift light # 5341to sell me please. These are suited to an internal coil Vertex mag but are no longer available. Thank you
Cheers
Tony
Cheers
Tony
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Wanted to sell / Re: Autometer Pro shift lite Model 5341. New with 6.6-7.4k chips
« on: July 22, 2021, 11:30:39 PM »
Hi George
I know it's a ling time ago but do you still have this?
Cheers
I know it's a ling time ago but do you still have this?
Cheers
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Spud Miller's Cave / OIl pressure kill switch
« on: June 02, 2021, 07:25:06 PM »
Hello
Just a quick question. I want to chuck my oil pressure gauge in the bin. How do I wire a relay to operate in reverse? IE to go ground my Vertex and subsequently shut down the engine if the oil pressure goes away? Can i use a single terminal OE pressure sender in the block and which pins on the relay
Cheers
Tony
Just a quick question. I want to chuck my oil pressure gauge in the bin. How do I wire a relay to operate in reverse? IE to go ground my Vertex and subsequently shut down the engine if the oil pressure goes away? Can i use a single terminal OE pressure sender in the block and which pins on the relay
Cheers
Tony