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Nice setup
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hows this engine going?
is it in yet? also with 3.5 gears and a toploader, how many RPM would the engine be doing at 100-110km/h? |
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3500 RPM at 60 MPH (100Klms)
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3500? that sounds a bit high....
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For a 4v clevo that is just on song. Right at the start of the power band
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yeh but i would expect 4.11 to do that, not 3.5....
anyways bak on subject, what ended up happening to this motor? |
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Nope 3.5's with 14's. Been in a few cars with same drivetrain, and was recently in a car just like yours with a stroker clev, toppie and 3.5's and was sitting on 3500rpm at 60 MPH. Speedo was correct, within 2 MPH of the GPS Sat Nav.
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ok mate thanks.....
so bluekoop! why arent you updating this thread!? |
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Mate.... im doing a wedding this weekend then the old 302 is coming out. It will all be done by the end of the month. Damn its taken a while. So i will have a 302 for sale. Rebuilt in 1997, gem engine, 350 holley, extractors, power steer, about 50,000 kays. going damn cheap.
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this is her as she stands
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sweeeeeeeeeeeeet thats what we like!
how much is the 302 going for? |
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prob around 500 bucks... headers alone worth 500.
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ok... it is tempting....
pitty you arent in victoria :( do you think you will still have her mated up by the end of the month? and can you tell me (if you have had the engine dynoed) how much hp/tq you made? cheers Dan |
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Man these things take some time dont they..... well finally the motor and box is out..... now over the next few days im cleaning up the wiring and engine bay.
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how about a engine bay respray while ya at it?
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Just when i lose heart in my XD this thread pops up !!!! Love seein these things on stands. Good luck my friend & you will need an electric fuel pump and -10 lines at least IMO? Maybe i can put a 393 CHI Combo in my BA XR6...................................goes off to ponder tha thought
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Yeah im going half inch lines and an electric pump.... the mechanical is being ditched.
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looks like it might have a nice nte to it, make sure u release an album yea?! ROFL!
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looking good BlueKoop!
i like the fact your have all the moulds around your side window, it drives me insane when they aren't on cars!!! are you planning on spraying the bay while its empty? |
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LOL of coarse the bay is getting painted .... and smoothed, holes welded, and wiring hidden.i would be
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Best of Luck with that, have fun with the wiring!
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I cleaned the engine bay today . . . my god 35 years of oil and dirt doesn't come off easy. lol
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Engine bay looks very clean now. Love the yellow
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hahaha yeah i did that with my engine in the bay...
its a bastard of a job!!! i polished mine... what did you use? |
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I used Kenco Degreeser, Prepsol, Stinking hot soapy water, and a high pressure water blaster. I love that kenco degreeser, magic stuff.
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Looking good.
Can i ask why you used hypetectic pistons? Were you on a strict budget? |
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Yeah they will work fine.
To me though, i reckon a couple hundred bucks extra for some forged pistons is worth it for confidence sake. |
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