Recent content by andyf

You aren't going to make 600-700 hp with one of the dual plane intakes unless the intake is cut apart and ported by a pro. That is what the FAST guys do. It works but it costs a small fortune.

You would've really liked the SB cover that I designed!

Did you make a choice on the timing cover? I read most of the thread but never saw you mention my billet cover. The billet cover costs a bunch, but it solves a lot of those issues. I include a plate that allows you to measure the backlash. The timing cover gasket makes a big difference so you...

If you take the time to set up the cams in a block you can compare duration at 0.200, 0.300, 0.400 etc. You'll quickly find out that roller cams keep the valve open for more time than a flat tappet cam. I don't know any cam company that publishes area under the curve but the number should be...

It doesn't take more than a few minutes to pull a valve cover and to rotate the engine over to check all of the clearances. The engine builder can tell you in 15 minutes if there is interference with the pushrod and head or in the valve spring or rocker arm area. All of that should've been...

Just the ones on my car!

Got the car painted last summer. It is running great but I think I'm going to go ahead and put it up for sale. I'm in the process of downsizing since I don't have a shop anymore.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience but it doesn't surprise me. I worked with Dick Ross for many years and I helped him develop a bunch of products. I can't work with Matt.

You'll have to bolt it together and figure out how it fits. I designed all of those parts and I don't remember which way the things fit together. But it would only take me about 15 minutes to put the assembly together if I had the parts in my hand. The hubs were originally designed for Mustang...

I was able to reuse the factory seat cover after making small modifications to the seat frame. The tubs in my '65 Coronet were made wider by a couple of inches. Here are a couple of pictures.

I've owned my '65 Coronet for more than 40 years.

Low oil pressure can be caused by lots of issues so you have to start at one end and work your way to the other end. If you have another oil pump then swap that first. It is an easy swap and the oil pump is often the problem. If the engine is still on the stand you can pull the intake and the...

Trick Flow covers shouldn't have an issue with HS rocker arms. Your engine builder should've checked for interference. If he didn't then pull the covers and look for witness marks. 1.60 rocker arms are the same length as 1.50 rocker arms since the pushrod is moved in. The rocker arm is not...

On my '65 Coronet I had to make a couple of simple mods to the seat frame. Basically just cut the frame where it interfered with the tub and move it over a bit and then weld back in place.

I had to modify the Schumacher headers to clear the clutch linkage. The big problem with my car is that I moved the engine location in order to get the transmission where I wanted it. In hindsight, I should've left the engine position alone and custom built the transmission mount. But I moved...