What did you do to your Monte Carlo today?

[420ponies]

9 hours ago, jbird72 said:

Yeah this sucks man. Fruggen cursed block. All that work..been 3 mnths..now gitta do all again...fml..figure do a newer cam ..miles well everything friggen else be new. Uggg

Man, I guess 3rd time is the charm. Hate to say it, but once it's cracked, no coming back . This time it should be alright.Get the block magna fluxed Before you buy it though(take no chances),and remember, if the price is too good to be true, walk away.I'd find a hydraulic roller close to the specs as the flat tappet you had. That was  a good build you did.

[Scott S.]

Ever considered swapping to an electric motor ????

There's a guy down in Texas that does them, he did an interesting job on a '67-'67 Mustang.  

[Stuckin70s]

No, but If I had deep pockets, a duramax twin turbo diesel will do 8s and super fuel economy. 

Chevelle Drag race diesel

[Scott S.]

That's quick !!

I bought my second ex a T-Bird like that once.... LOL !!

[jbird72]

7 hours ago, Scott S. said:

That's quick !!

I bought my second ex a T-Bird like that once.... LOL !!

Alright guys. Cmon...feelings? Lol. Anywyay yeah proud of it found 4 bolt .040 already all honed and ready to go. Old man engine builder said if somethins off he has more for swap and it be on him for the bore. So well see...750 bucks. 1st gen sbc blue one not the dart block lol. But yeah scott whatev  and mark miles well get into newer stuff do roller..engine masters say worth it

[Scott S.]

For the RPM's you're planning to turn, a roller cam is probably the safer bet..... 

By the time you're done, you'll be able to swap a cam in your sleep.   

[jbird72]

17 hours ago, Scott S. said:

For the RPM's you're planning to turn, a roller cam is probably the safer bet..... 

By the time you're done, you'll be able to swap a cam in your sleep.   

F-in funny lmao. Right! Omg ..this well be last time. Guess head spec flows at 600 lift with these dart heads and ive ported and polished soo so im goin that way. Miles well big block power out of small block..well see

[jbird72]

7 hours ago, Scott S. said:

For the RPM's you're planning to turn, a roller cam is probably the safer bet..... 

By the time you're done, you'll be able to swap a cam in your sleep.   

I dont plan turnin that much anymore unless power is still made at high rs

[Scott S.]

I don't think a small block ever makes the torque that a big block can....

It'll get the horses, but the actual torque fades as you hit the higher RPM's.

Decades ago I had a buddy that poured a ton of money and time into a small block, but could never get what he was looking for out of it. Swore up and down that he'd go with a big block next time. 

[DragCat]

I washed it 🤣

 

[Dtret]

47 minutes ago, DragCat said:

I washed it 🤣

 

Looks awesome 

[madmatt9471]

You all are making me jealous. 

In a few weeks I should, hopefully, be able to drive mine to PT for this right hip replacement. 

I can't wait just to drive again. 

At least I can buy parts and stuff until then - Lol 😁

Thanks, Matt 

[cny first gen 71]

Get well soon 

[madmatt9471]

35 minutes ago, cny first gen 71 said:

Get well soon 

It's easier to work on the Monte! But I'm working on it!  Thank you very much - Lol

Thanks, Matt 

[jbird72]

9 hours ago, Scott S. said:

I don't think a small block ever makes the torque that a big block can....

It'll get the horses, but the actual torque fades as you hit the higher RPM's.

Decades ago I had a buddy that poured a ton of money and time into a small block, but could never get what he was looking for out of it. Swore up and down that he'd go with a big block next time. 

I know that  but over 500 tq if at say 3500 to 4000 is still gonna move if hp is 500 and still climbs to 7200 i guess its what i gotta work with now. But gonna still be a drivable street car ynow

[jbird72]

Just now, jbird72 said:

I know that  but over 500 tq if at say 3500 to 4000 is still gonna move if hp is 500 and still climbs to 7200 i guess its what i gotta work with now. But gonna still be a drivable street car ynow

I got old motor torn apart..gonna build with my guy and will post the dyno numbers with a video. Be cool to see 7000 lol

[jbird72]

2 hours ago, DragCat said:

I washed it 🤣

 

Love her shes a buet mark

[jbird72]

1 hour ago, Dtret said:

Looks awesome 

 Shes a buety great lookin mark. 

[jbird72]

5 minutes ago, jbird72 said:

I know that  but over 500 tq if at say 3500 to 4000 is still gonna move if hp is 500 and still climbs to 7200 i guess its what i gotta work with now. But gonna still be a drivable street car ynow

Decided go 247/247. ...585 lift roller pretty comparable to the flat tappet eddy i had ...well see

[jbird72]

1 hour ago, madmatt9471 said:

You all are making me jealous. 

In a few weeks I should, hopefully, be able to drive mine to PT for this right hip replacement. 

I can't wait just to drive again. 

At least I can buy parts and stuff until then - Lol 😁

Thanks, Matt 

Yeah but your montes top notch matt. Just walk around with yur tennis ball walker lol jk and admire...i hope yur doin well sir

[madmatt9471]

3 minutes ago, jbird72 said:

Yeah but your montes top notch matt. Just walk around with yur tennis ball walker lol jk and admire...i hope yur doin well sir

Lol - thank you.

I can't wait to see your build come together! 

Thanks,Matt