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I have been modifying this car since I bought it in 77
I wouldn't know what original is anymore
I do appreciate the level of work that goes into a platinum restoration
but it's just not for me
I did
but I have been modifying this car since 1976
I don't consider it a collector car
When you change as much on a car as I have,
it ceases to be collector car, it becomes a street car
for years I ran my MSD box on the inner fender between the battery and the fender
I also added a two step when I installed the line lock
I ran the wires forward and along the core support to the coil which is mounted on the right inner fender
(wires visible in second pic)
the latest version has...
Will it interfere with my sniper efi?
They are not supposed to and I have had no issues with my MSD
from the amazon ad:
"Radio frequency interference compatible for all ignition systems"
I like Taylor Flame Thrower Wires
I buy the universal set and a set of boots
That way I can decide if I need straight or 90 degree boots on an individual basis
You will like the Doug's Headers
Today's quality headers are far superior to what was offered even a decade ago
The flanges are much thicker and seal better
The coatings are superior and still look great after being on the car for a while
You can't go wrong with the Doug's
One thing cut your...
@Loulang
If you are considering aluminum heads for your build or at anytime in the future
Remember not all of these Headers will work with angled plugs
The Doug's work fine with my Edelbrock RPM Heads (angled plugs) and I dont burn any boots
I do use a protective sleeve over the boots
I love my Edelbrock RPM heads but I am running the old .509 purple shaft
I don't need the flow at .600
Note that they were not perfect out of the box
I had them checked by my machine shop and they had some tight guides & need some clean up in the bowls
He also changed the valve springs out to...
I am using a Duracel Ultra 24m 800 cca (SLI24MHP)
Batteries Plus carries them for about $110
They carry a 27m as well but they have fewer CCA for some reason
Its a Marine Starting battery but they take a charge while the boat motor runs and are built for that
It is dual Post
I use the secondary...
It's a 440 .030 over with 10.7:1 compression. Edelbrock Heads that have had a little work The old .509 purple shaft cam. Torker II intake with a 850 Billet Thumper Carb by Dominick Thumper
The Fuel system is EFI ready using a Tanks Inc EFI tank, in tank fuel pump, 1/2 inch fuel lines with 3/8...