Recent content by ncDemon

I'll second the u.s.cartool. I've got their stage three kit in progress right now. These guys are first rate and their products are top notch. They are some of the best craftsman I have seen in a long time. As a bonus I think for the quality of the parts you get that they are underpriced.... My...

That's pretty much what I thought. Just needed to hear someone else say it. I really just want to play with all those pretty parts when I should be getting the other project car out of the garage.

Can't decide what to do here. I have the major components for my stroker build now, lacking only cam. Should I assemble my short block, or just keep everything bagged for now? It could be as long as 2 years before the car is ready for the engine depending on the order I do things in and...

Deal pending. Thanks fabo!

Interested in a pair of w2 or large port commando heads for my small block stroker build. Bare, built or in between is ok as long as they are serviceable. Thanks!

I was in no way disparaging using off the shelf components. As an infrequent engine builder I tend to use exactly that- nothing custom made, ground etc. I was referring more to using an engine recipe- i.e. Joe Bob used these components and made X hp- if I do the same I will make the same hp. We...

I was thinking that using the edlbrock type heads would limit rpm to 6k or so on a stroker anyway. There is just way to much to sort out with cam selection! It's no wonder so many people just use a cookie cutter recipe...

Moper- pardon my ignorance, but what is the advantage of a solid flat tappet over hydraulic flat tappet?

Gmachine- did you go with one of the drop in lifters? I've already got my block back from the machine shop and I hate to take it back...5 hour round trip..

I guess I should have included this from the start. 20 cc dish forged pistons. should be right around 10:1 with the predator heads. Noise really isn't a concern. I don't think lifter noise is going to drown out the exhaust note. If it does I'll get some of those fancy electric cutouts :) . Too...

T Bone-Solid roller?

I'm not generally one to solicit advice on such a polarizing subject, but I really can't convince myself that I know enough to make a good decision here. Here's the goods- 416" sb- forged rotating assembly Heads- waiting on the Predator sb heads to come in from Marsh performance (basically...

Can anyone give a personal recommendation for a mopar friendly machine shop in the Raleigh area? It's been a long time since I had to have any work done, and I work weekends so I don't get out to socialize in the car scene either . I hate to just pick someone from the yellowpages (or Google)...

Why not clean, degrease and then clear coat to prevent further corrosion? Keep the nostalgia, have an added layer of protection?