Recent content by sb 66 valiant

duster/scamp, 67-up guys: this issue pertains to the 63-66 model cars, the newer a bodies require a totally different set of headers. not pissing on anyones toes, just hoping to eliminate any confusion. dave: it may have been you that mentioned the possibility of NOT needing the powermaster...

save the fat motor for an all out drag strip only car. it will be miserable to drive, feed, and steer on the street. a stout small block is much lighter, esp with alum heads, and will run right next to the big block cars if done properly. remember power to weight ratio. if bang for the buck...

i finally got the motor/tranny/headers in the car. took a bit of creativity. installed the steering box first, then the header(ds) and put the steering column in and installed roll pin. then in went the torsion bar. over to the pass. side and held the header in place and installed the torsion...

i run a set of 15x8 small bolt rallye wheels on the back with 26x10.5 mickey et streets for track nites. my wheels can be had from summit.

be sure to leave some type of ventilation in the cabin for any incoming air to escape. if the cab gets pressurized it can slow your et, even with everything blocked off. make a pass with all windows up and everything closed, then make one with the back windows cracked for air to escape (not...

i am using a set of "old school" cal custom alum valve covers, with the lower area between the fins painted to match the motor. looks like they will hit, or an aditional gasket will be needed on the port flange. have not yet decided how to combat the situation. tweak the tube, notch the valve...

my tti's and clocking powermaster starter got here a few weeks ago. (for my 66 valiant) very nice looking stuff, and heavy! i have yet to install them, will try this weekend if time permits. i plan to do the headers and the motor at the same time (or give it one heck of a go) the plan is to...

guy's/gals, if i wer'e puter literate enough to take and post pics i would love to. especially before and afters. i may be able to get the fiance (or FXW, future x wife if you prefer) to snap some shots and post them. we do have a fairly descent dig camera, but i am clueless when it comes to...

i ordered and paid for the tti's and the starter the 10th of last month. they actually shipped yesterday (may 22nd) kinda figured since the headers were on back order they would at least shipped the starter! after several calls to tti i got them to ship the starter last week. the folks at...

maybee consider a u box around the biscuit mount itself? i have had some trouble with them over the years putting a bunch of torque to them launching with slicks, and running manual valve body on the street. found that a u shaped semi-box will do the trick. like a sleeve around the back and...

1st wresk was not an option, either run over a kid on a crotch rocket who slammed his brakes and kill him, or ditch the car. i found another car, the kid couldnt find another life. not so many bikers would be as fortunate. the march 14th wreck was me going east through an intersection under...

i am on my 3rd 66 a car, the last two have been 2dr darts. one was wrecked avoiding killing a kid on a motorcycle(old darts dont stop as fast as crotch rockets) and the last broad sided an old man in a rental car running a red arrow to make the turn in front of me, whacked him doing 45 on my...