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Bill, everyone I've talked to said to use the IDA's - all had various reasons - - don't know which of them were valid or not at this point - Farhad has IDF's I think dave

Re: Chassis #64 due in July It's only personal opinion (so take it for what it may be worth = 0), but get the roll bar installed now - at least the rear hoop part. cost is not significant now and it's a bitch to add in later when the car is finished. Even if you don't intend to track the car...

nice going! now get a JOB so you can afford to dyno that monster and show us the curves!!! enjoy the day!!! and watch the mail for the paperwork!

Hi everyone, I think there is some confusion here - I've NEVER intended to go hydraulic in any form. Original intention was to stay with solid flat tappet, but was convinced by numerous engine builders to convert to SOLID roller cam (perhaps the term "solid" instead of "mechanical" is...

Hi Jim, What type of HP do you think will come from this setup? Also, I'm a bit surprised at their recommendatin of the 165's to turn 7500 rpm - even on a little 289 - would have thought that the 185's would breath much better up there! I'll be keeping this a 289 as well - plan is to...

try this link for block ID information - look thru the site http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod/engine.html

Oh, this is NOT going to be pretty - - - if Faili made in on his looks - we are DOOMED! DOOMED I say!!! arrrrrrgggg - - - wimper, wimper - - - -

Thanks everyone! Knew you guys would have (or find) the information!! Jack - - If I can't find a modern grind that suits the goal, I'll send you a PM!

Thanks Dave, I had those specs - I'm just trying to see what type of lift and duration they used with webbers in the original GT-40 back then as a starting point. I've talked to a number of engine builders that have said if I'm willing to rev the 289, they have seen 400+ hp at 7500 rpm fairly...

Faili no you don't, you just like to stir up all of us!!! but true, it is the off topic section - - -

Does anyone know the spec's on the original cams used in the 289 engines? I've checked the few books I have but don't seen any spec sheets - - Thanks

Can't tell from the picture - but it might be the sono-co blue???

If you did not get one, I think I still have an original manual laying around somewhere - - - let me know and I'll look for you

Congratulations on your baby girl! Better put off getting the game - - you won't have time to play for quite a while now!!

Lynn, did you rubber mount both the pump side AND the screw/bolts heads on the opposite side of the panel? If you dont get the bolt heads too, it can really amplify the pump noise on the pannels. Or is it just the pump itself thats noisy?

Thanks Flatchat - - I was hoping that the flywheel came "zero balanced" as I'd like to get the engine internally balanced, but I'm not sure it will be possible with the original 289 crank - and I was hoping not to have to go to the 302 stroke length in the motor (want to turn some revs!)...

Does anyone know if the standard flywheel (for a 302) comes as zero balanced or with the weights on? Getting ready to send out the rotating assy and I'm not sure what I'm starting with!! Thanks

any idea on the cost of these new blocks?

J. Salmon, Fuel tanks have been discussed in numerous threads - - the general consensus of opinion is; 1) they can be made as safe as you realistically get with other cars by puttig bladders in and/or "fuel safe" types of products. 2) as for collision, if you measure the height of the saddle...

Re: Betty\'s first real date. Bud, I've been trying to get Faili to a track for at least 15 YEARS - - I've offered him rides in everything from formula V's, to spec racers to 250 ulimited go-karts - - He always finds some excuse!!! (Farhad - - are you listening??). I sure hope you succeed as...