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  1. Grasshopper

    Super Six Jet Size recommendation

    I was hoping I could get a recommendation for a jet size that will be suitable for a daily driver. I currently have a rebuilt 1971 - 225/6 bored 30 over with stock cam , a Carter BBD and 2&1/4 exhaust pipe with stock Walker muffler.. The motor is broken in already. It is getting poor gas...
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    Super Six Exhaust

    I am running newly rebuilt 225 super six motor on my 71 Scamp. Currently I have an older exhaust system with 1 7/8 pipe throughout with a stock muffler. The motor s running hotter than normal and I have a new radiator , condenser, thermostat, fan shroud and seven blade fan on the car. I think it...
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    casting #`s

    I am trying to decode the casting #`s on my slant 6. They are 2806830-2 I also see another set of #`s - 11238 and letters AM. Can anyone crack this code? Thanks
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    Carter BBD vs Holley 2280

    I just received my super six manifold and assemblies and am ready to start planning to reinstall. The super 6 2bbl manifold I bought came with a Carter BBD and will need to be rebuilt. I understand that some of the super 6 `s came with a Holley 2280 and was just wondering how they compare...
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    Rear end gears for 7 1/4

    I have 225/6 in my 71 Scamp (daily driver) and understand that this motor has a longer stroke and thus more tourque. I would like to get more low end performance and sill have decent highway car. I am wondering if changing the stock rear end gears in a 7 1/4 is possible and if so what gear...
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    Is it worth it?

    As a fan of the slant 6 I have been thinking of converting to the super 6 set up. The parts are hard to find. I think I just need intake manifold 2bbl carb, throttle, and kick down linkage. Not sure if I need anything else. If I am able to do this what should I expect in performance?, gas...
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    Sway Bars opinion

    Just want to know your opinion. I have a 71 Scamp 225/5 w a/ac. I am purchasing a Hellwig front sway bar and am not sure which one to buy. They make a 1 1/8 solid and tubular bars and a 1 1/4 tubular bar. The tubular bars are lighter. What do you think? Thank you.
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    Retourqe head /valve adjustment

    I am going to adjust the valves on my 225/6 and could use some advice. Do you think I should retourqe the head first? If so how many lbs? Should I do this when the engine is hot or cold?
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    Poor Gas Mileage

    I just got my 71 Sacmp 225/6 back on the road. I am only getting 13 miles per gallon (between St and highway use). I have added new points ,condensor, cap,rotor, carb, plugs, exhaust manifold, and more.What can I do to increase mileage? The engine idles smoothly at low rpm`s and the car eases...
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    226/6 problem

    I just started working on my 71 Scamp. My HOA wants to tow it away because it is not registered. I stoppped working on it 10 years ago after insatlling the head, timing chain, distributor, new wires, water and pump. The 225 / 6 still runs like crap. The motor spits out black smoke anf the air...
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