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09-17-2014, 12:15 PM
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Another 455 up and running - THANK YOU ALL
I wanted to extend a big THANK YOU for the help with my new motor. Jim, Cliff and Rocky, your books have been invaluable resources as well as the many knowledgable people on this forum.
This was my first complete assembly and I am pleased. I only have around 50 miles on the motor and have not got into the secondaries yet, but on the primary side it runs smooth and strong! Thanks again to all for your help with this build! Here is the combo: 455 bored .030, rebuilt unported 6X-4 heads, SPC-8, Rhoads, stock crank, RPM rods, Sealed Pro forged pistons, Continental 10" in a 1975 Formula with T-350 trans, 3.42 posi, stock fuel system and Flowmaster dual system (17104, IIRC). I think the fun factor is going to be high with this car! Rick |
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09-17-2014, 12:24 PM
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The fun has just begun...
Is that the system w/ the transverse muffler???
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down... 
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09-17-2014, 01:17 PM
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Hell, 50 miles! It's high time to jump on it my friend!
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs! And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs! 1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set. Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks. 1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes. Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph. Education is what your left with once you forget things! |
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09-17-2014, 02:15 PM
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77 TRASHCAN, yes it is the mandrel bent into the transverse muffler in the stock location. It is noticably louder with this engine than it was with the stock W72 it replaced.
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09-17-2014, 02:17 PM
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Steve25, that is the plan. I just changed the break in oil on last Sunday so next is dialing in the fuel mixture for part throttle cruise and secondaries!
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09-17-2014, 02:58 PM
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Good feeling! Now post a video of a big smokey burnout.
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09-17-2014, 03:25 PM
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1977 Black Trans Am 180 HP Auto, essentially base model T/A. I'm the original owner, purchased May 7, 1977. Shut it off Shut it off Buddy, I just shut your Prius down...
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