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  1. diesel_lv

    Need advise on manifold sealing INDY 440-3

    This is how I did mine after block n heads were decked Hermetically Sealed: How To Check Intake Manifold Seal
  2. diesel_lv

    Roller Cam Extinction?

    Was just making a point that it seems the hardened steel needed for lifters n cam cores is the issue everywhere.
  3. diesel_lv

    Roller Cam Extinction?

    Comp told me May for a hydraulic roller, Hughes had very similar in stock. Hughes said he would have recommended solid roller but the lifters were about 9 months backorder.
  4. diesel_lv

    Frankenvan - the 10 second Van taking New Zealand dragstrips by storm

    Yes, same guy. I met him in 2010. Back then he did most of his fab work w a 4-1/2" angle grinder, bench vice and welder out of a 10x10 bedroom in his house.
  5. diesel_lv

    Frankenvan - the 10 second Van taking New Zealand dragstrips by storm

    A buddy of mine in Redlands, CA does fabrication work. One of his favorite projects is late 60 early 70's vans. Chops them way down, puts a BB Mopar in the back, uses a Casale V-drive and runs exhaust out the roof. They all wheelie pretty well. Leaves them raw steel or primer n usually ends up...
  6. diesel_lv

    Solid lift flat tappet cams or hydraulic flat tappet.

    If cost is a factor, flat tappet solid. If not, solid roller. Roller will give more longevity and minimize a wiped lobe, break in etc. Will need new pushrods as well due to the length of the roller lifter.
  7. diesel_lv

    650+hp stroker from a 400 block

    Are you wanting at the crank or at the tires hp? I've got a very mild 496 stroker w 610/670 hp/tq at the crank.
  8. diesel_lv

    500 Stroker Question

    My 496 w Comp hydraulic roller 230/236 massaged Stealth heads made 610/670 hp/tq at the crank. But I'm at 10.2:1 compression on 91 octane.
  9. diesel_lv

    Better Stopping

    Completely understand you wanting whatever you get to work. I enjoy my manual brakes, 4dr '67 Coronet w BB n automatic. The larger 11" rotors require 15 rims. I cannot in good faith give you a recommendation on the correct master cylinder for 4 piston calipers. I can say that my larger disc...
  10. diesel_lv

    Better Stopping

    You have an aftermarket front disc brake kit already, but you never stated what it is. Disc diameter, single or double piston calipers. I use the larger Dr Diff rotors and single piston calipers. Manual brakes w 15/16" master cylinder. My car was already manual brakes so my pushrod and pedal...
  11. diesel_lv

    Better Stopping

    I'm not sure if you need the adapter plate going from power to manual. I'd get a modern 15/16 bore master cylinder that you can get from any parts store. If you need the adapter plate, Dr Diff sells them. You already have a power brake pushrod. The difference w Dr Diff is his are machined out to...
  12. diesel_lv

    Better Stopping

    I'm using 15/16" on my manual disc/drum on my '67 Coronet 4dr and it stops on a dime. My 110 pound daughter can stop it easily w no leg strain.
  13. diesel_lv

    Hemi Cross Ram Intake Install Help Needed

    I may be completely misunderstanding what you're referring to but unless a bolt comes loose, gets sucked up inside the air cleaner past the filter, through the carburetor, it should be just fine torqued to spec.
  14. diesel_lv

    modern max wedge powerhouse

    440 Source Stealth heads that were ported by Muscle Motors.
  15. diesel_lv

    modern max wedge powerhouse

    My little 496 w a relatively mild, no lope, hydraulic roller cam, 10.2:1 w aluminum heads, Edelbrock Performer RPM dual plane intake made 610/670 hp/tq at the crank. HP came in at 5,200rpm. So a "built" 511", should be pretty easy to get 700.
  16. diesel_lv

    Tow my enclosed trailer with a motorhome?

    As I stated earlier, I've had the same Dodge Ram Diesel for 19 yrs. I keep seeing posts of "added" cost or "high" maintenance. Can someone please explain and be specific, other than "my wife's brother's friend"?
  17. diesel_lv

    Tow my enclosed trailer with a motorhome?

    If you don't mind doing a little handyman work, airport shuttle busses are always for sale. Ford V10. They are already geared steep. Definitely take a hit on fuel, but anything gas used sells cheap up front. Then it's a math problem of initial cost plus fuel cost over "X" yrs.
  18. diesel_lv

    Tow my enclosed trailer with a motorhome?

    I've had my '03 Ram 2500 Cummins 6spd since Jan 2, 2003. Over 270k miles which is low. I used diesels for 23 yrs in the Army. Not sure about all the "extra" maintenance of diesels everyone talks about. Air filter/air filter, fuel filter/fuel filter, oil n filter/oil n filter. Spark plugs/nope...
  19. diesel_lv

    Big Block Timeing Chains revisit?

    They say the stock cover "can" flex. I used a 440 Source stamped cover, it's a bit thicker and say it won't flex.
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