Halfcents Second Gauge Pod Idea (pics)
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People seem to think I'm smoking crack when it comes to the demensions of the Autometer gauges, so here is the spec from the book...
Yes, the diameter of the hole is 2 1/16", but the diameter of the mounted bezel is 2 1/4". It doesn't get any smaller, sorry. I'm already only giving myself 2" of rear clearance when the above recommendation is 3"
I don't want to take the vents out. I like my air conditioner. This is a street car, not a drag-only racer.
I just got my fiberglassing materials today. I'll lay it up tomorrow.
Yes, the diameter of the hole is 2 1/16", but the diameter of the mounted bezel is 2 1/4". It doesn't get any smaller, sorry. I'm already only giving myself 2" of rear clearance when the above recommendation is 3"
I don't want to take the vents out. I like my air conditioner. This is a street car, not a drag-only racer.
I just got my fiberglassing materials today. I'll lay it up tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by beerbaron105
and you need 14 gauges on a base (or 2.4) possibly automatic slowbalt because?
Originally Posted by Halfcent
The engine is going together marvelously. Slowly, but that's ok now since I don't have a trans anyway. I got see it all taken apart on the bench. Block, girdle, head, crank, timing components. The engine guy asked me "so what this thing gonna do, about 230HP?" When I said 375, his jaw dropped. He insisted I bring it back to him when it was done for a test drive. He was working on pressing the new Wiseco Pistons onto the Eagle rods and balancing them up.
Originally Posted by Halfcent
Eagle Rods with new stock bearings (higher HP loading)
Wiseco 8.9-1 pistons (for forced induction)
Bates engineering 7500 RPM valve springs
Bates engineering timing chain tensioner valve
GM performance parts adjustable cam gears (so I can advance the cams once the turbo is in)
IPT automatic transmission overhaul including:
Torrington bearing set
High pressure pump
Raybestos "blue plate special" plates
LSD
High stall converter
Wiseco 8.9-1 pistons (for forced induction)
Bates engineering 7500 RPM valve springs
Bates engineering timing chain tensioner valve
GM performance parts adjustable cam gears (so I can advance the cams once the turbo is in)
IPT automatic transmission overhaul including:
Torrington bearing set
High pressure pump
Raybestos "blue plate special" plates
LSD
High stall converter
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Wow, thanks for the qoutes. Very cool. Anyway.
I was lying in bed falling asleep last night when I got a new idea. Then I was awakened this morning by my boss saying he had a pop-up trip I needed to get in to work as soon as possible. So I won't get to build it today. Maybe tomorrow...
I was lying in bed falling asleep last night when I got a new idea. Then I was awakened this morning by my boss saying he had a pop-up trip I needed to get in to work as soon as possible. So I won't get to build it today. Maybe tomorrow...
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