CrazyDavey

that's a great find Aaron..I'm really happy for you....would love to have a 71 SS some day....congrats...red too...what's not to love about that!!

when I log into gallery I don't get any option to upload pictures.....

nice!!

you can drop the compression by going to an open chamber head....if you have the funds use an aluminum head as they are more detonation resistant. You can take a little of the lumpy cam out by advancing it a couple of degrees or just swap it out for something a little tamer. You should be able to run 10 1/2 to 1 on premium if the ignition and intake system are right...

Paul...how much time was on that lifter?

hey us old men need a nap every now and then....I too hope Paul's motor is okay...

nice pics Paul....I share your pain...don't feel bad....last three weeks I've gone out by .006, .005 and .004 Anyone who says there isn't some luck in racing hasn't been racing...

yeah good point on the dog bones guys, it would be easier just to use some retro lifters...The street Morels are not too spendy and would be fine with that cam. Some of the early blocks are drilled for the plate but the bones are an issue...

Hi Scott, the ZZ cam is a popular swap for people who want a roller but don't want to spend a lot of money. Yes it will work, I think the only thing you have to do is use a Gen VI timing gear but I'd have to confirm that. You also need the "dog bone" keepers for the lifters from the ZZ and the valley plate the holds them. If you're looking for 6500 the ZZ cam won't do that, at least making any power. The power curve on that cam is done by 6000 with a good set of springs. It would depend on what the original engine configuration was to determine if the old cam would do anything for you. In the ideal world because you have a collection of different parts in mind (no problem with that you just need to match it up) a custom grind would go far to make it all work together. That's spendy but the rewards are great...

Mike did you sign up for points? I didn't see you listed....???? still you're getting it done!! from what I read about them they sound like a pretty good bunch of guys...even Paul...

saw this video from Thompson and the RRA meet this past weekend...you can find him at about 2:32... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY4KkaQW8Uw good job Mike!!

McRobb....

a good shop will sonic check it for wall thickness....a well prep'd block is essential to any good build..don't cut corners on this...good luck....

yeah that should work....I can see if I can get a better price for you...

I'll see if my supplier makes a 33 with the C-clip...that might be why you're having trouble finding them..guys with 33's usually go to eliminators....

stock type axles with the C-clips?

I would never put her in that kind of jeopardy, putting her in a trailer being towed....she was actually in the back of the UHAUL...in the hot tub...luckily we bought a 110v unit so the Honda generator carried it just fine.....

let me know what you need..I can put it together for you... 12 bolt??

that's a shot of me heading to Oregon...the picture kind of got cut off, there's also my 24' enclosed car hauler hooked to the end of the 5th wheel trailer....the Trooper pulled me over because he didn't like the dog kennel on the roof....I told him it was really a cat so he said okay...

thanks guys...yeah Scott it is a long season...

thanks everyone...it was a long day...with a little luck and a great car it got done..... Andy..got a plaque and $450....