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Topic: Pulling a Trailer with an EC |
TheEmrys
Replies: 17
Views: 765
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:47 am Subject: Pulling a Trailer with an EC |
| How fresh is your coolant? Have you adjusted your mix? Have you tried Wetter Water? Are you running the stock fan? Would you consider an electric fan? It'll free up hp and it can turn on at whatever t ... |
Topic: Bet my 84 would like this! |
TheEmrys
Replies: 9
Views: 409
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:04 pm Subject: Bet my 84 would like this! |
| I'd rather go ZZ383. |
Topic: 700R4 or 2004R?? |
TheEmrys
Replies: 16
Views: 758
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:29 pm Subject: 700R4 or 2004R?? |
Here is a great thread on the 200-4R
[url=http://elcaminocentral.com/ftopict-21575.html]http://elcaminocentral.com/ftopict-21575.html |
Topic: 700R4 or 2004R?? |
TheEmrys
Replies: 16
Views: 758
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:25 pm Subject: 700R4 or 2004R?? |
| 200-4r is a great transmission. If you can find one. They are getting harder and harder to find. They were indeed a bit on the weaker side, but they, like any transmission (including the 700R4) can be ... |
Topic: supercharger kit for 305 |
TheEmrys
Replies: 7
Views: 470
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:13 am Subject: supercharger kit for 305 |
Option 1.
[url=http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=WND%2D6513%2D1&N=700+115&autoview=sku]Supercharger
This is a Weiand 177 supercharger. Its price is $2,48 ... |
Topic: Asking for ideas and/or opinions |
TheEmrys
Replies: 19
Views: 688
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:58 am Subject: Asking for ideas and/or opinions |
| Honestly, I'd look at the heads. You've got some good mods their, but your engine just might wake up with some new heads. There's lots of good options. I wouldn't mess around with port and polishing y ... |
Topic: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
TheEmrys
Replies: 24
Views: 491
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:49 am Subject: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
| I agree, if only because its the right area and the cheapest to do as well as the easiest solution. I love lazy & cheap troubleshooting. |
Topic: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
TheEmrys
Replies: 24
Views: 491
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:20 pm Subject: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
| I would second the wire check. Also, did you put a heat shield in? |
Topic: Tranny for '72 |
TheEmrys
Replies: 5
Views: 180
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:40 pm Subject: Tranny for '72 |
| 200-4R is a great transmission and is perfect for your application. But, keep in mind, they are getting harder and hard to find. Also, earlier models of these were rather weak and didn't take well to ... |
Topic: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
TheEmrys
Replies: 24
Views: 491
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: Smoking Exhaust Manifold |
Couple of questions..... Are they both smoking? Only one? Is it the one on the side of the starter? What color is the smoke?
My blanket thought on this is that you've got some oil on them. As the m ... |
Topic: 1965 el camino $1,700 O.B.O |
TheEmrys
Replies: 1
Views: 357
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Forum: Garage
Sales Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 10:20 am Subject: 1965 el camino $1,700 O.B.O |
| PM me. My father in law may take it. He worked on my wife's car and it nearly broke his heart when I married her and the car. |
Topic: 327 performance upgrades |
TheEmrys
Replies: 8
Views: 225
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:54 am Subject: 327 performance upgrades |
| I did some work on my own 327 in a '65. I did the cam, intake, carb, and ignition. Ignition systems was the big one, for me. The HEI woke up the rest of my mods. If you have an Edelbrock Performer RPM ... |
Topic: Do people laugh when you say "El Camino"? |
TheEmrys
Replies: 22
Views: 718
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:47 pm Subject: Do people laugh when you say "El Camino"? |
No, I don't get laughter. Of couse, I'm rather big and scary. But the car is my wife's. No one laughs at her, either. Of course, its a '65.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/TheEmrys/PICT013 ... |
Topic: Winter time - what to do? |
TheEmrys
Replies: 7
Views: 273
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:51 am Subject: Winter time - what to do? |
| Well the car is going to be garaged. I will fill the tank with gas and some de-icer stuff and make sure no mice get in. So worrying about the tires isn't an issue? Works for me. |
Topic: 305 Bashing? |
TheEmrys
Replies: 47
Views: 2601
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:49 am Subject: 305 Bashing? |
| I can definately see a place for 305 upgrades. There is one segment of the population that will look at this is a very viable option: drivers (young ones, usually) with limited budgets. This group may ... |
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