David G 69 Gulf SPF build begins.

[David Garton]

Good morning. It's not here yet but shipping is in progress. I have been waiting almost two years and have collected a Trans and Gurney Westlake engine with 48 IDA Webbers. Hopefully I get my work completed so I can make good progress once it's here in Florida.

 

[David Garton]

 

[Brian Kissel]

Congrats David. That is going to be a awesome car. Please keep us up to date on your progress.

Regards Brian

 

[Rob Klein]

How did you get a 1176 number and it not be a tool room car? Beautiful car and spec btw

 

[David Garton]

How did you get a 1176 number and it not be a tool room car? Beautiful car and spec btw

Rob, I requested it and wanted AC. So I went with an Anniversary car and figured what better number from P1075 in 1969 to a 50th as P1176. I live in Florida so AC is a must. Thanks

 

[Darnel A.]

Who built the engine? Beautiful car.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

What kid of power did you get with the GW head set up?

 

[David Garton]

Who built the engine? Beautiful car.

Michael's Race Engines out of Ohio. NOS heads, 205 intakes, Stainless steel valves. Mild hydraulic roller. Low RPM engine that should run all day at 6,000 RPM.

 

[David Garton]

What kid of power did you get with the GW head set up?

See dyno sheet below and reply. I'm going to drive this thing. Thanks

 

[Ron McCall]

Beautiful

 

[Davidmgbv8]

Great torque numbers and HP. Should be a lot of fun..

 

[Lee Patterson]

Beautiful setup. Was the block a new item or vintage? What clutch are you using. Same with oil pan? congrats.

 

[David Garton]

Beautiful setup. Was the block a new item or vintage? What clutch are you using. Same with oil pan? congrats.

New Motorsports Longblock. I will have to change the waterpump and maybe the oil pan but will measure pan first. Heads, intake, Webbers all vintage. Thanks.

 

[Rob Klein]

Rob, I requested it and wanted AC. So I went with an Anniversary car and figured what better number from P1075 in 1969 to a 50th as P1176. I live in Florida so AC is a must. Thanks

That’s awesome

 

[Daniel Dvoskin]

Gorgeous ride, congrats many happy future miles to you. If you don't mind me asking how much did the SPF build sheet come out to. I got a qoute from Hillbanks for about 170k but that was only an example. That's not including drivetrain.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

What kind of compression ratio are you running?

 

[David Garton]

Beautiful

Ron, That's the trans from Dan before you flipped it and changed the gears, Top plate and CV flanges. Thanks for your help.

 

[David Garton]

What kind of compression ratio are you running?

David, we used .041 head gaskets and it's 10.5 to one compression ratio. Pump gas usage for sure.

 

[Ryan L]

Lucky you. Congrats.

How did you work out the TD shaft rocker set up. Thats the most interesting bit for me.

I know others have used these sumps before in GT40s.
Wet Sump Road Race Oil Pans (SBF 289/302 & 351W) at Replacement Parts | Page 2 of 3 (aviaid.com)

 

[David Garton]

Lucky you. Congrats.

How did you work out the TD shaft rocker set up. Thats the most interesting bit for me.

I know others have used these sumps before in GT40s.
Wet Sump Road Race Oil Pans (SBF 289/302 & 351W) at Replacement Parts | Page 2 of 3 (aviaid.com)

Ryan, Thanks for the pan link. My pan is 7 1/2 deep so it should work fine. I will have to see fitment when installed. T&D shafts were worked out by Mike's Race Engines. Total build and dyno. Jim Englese rebuilt and tuned the original Webbers.