Topic: Third time's a charm............
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Lifetime MemberDeBerry, TX - USA
Joined: 2/27/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
Well that didn't prove to be true so I'm going for a fourth rebuild and I really think I've found someone to do it right for once. The first two spun a rod bearing, the second one happened beating the sheriff to my driveway. I was chuckling as he blew by down the highway about 90 mph until I cranked it back up and it didn't sound so pretty good. 
The last (third) rebuild was last Sept. and it uses oil like crazy. I think the rings never seated.
longhorn294 2010-08-09 18:33:17
The last (third) rebuild was last Sept. and it uses oil like crazy. I think the rings never seated.
This time I have a real engine builder with all the new digital machines and even an engine dyno. So hopefully this will be the last, but definitely not the cheapest!
I would like to use something other than my Edelbrock Performer intake. Anyone know if there's room for a Performer RPM under the stock hood ('71) or how to make it fit? Cutting a hole in the hood is NOT an option!
I'm also chuckin' those ProComp aluminum heads with 210 runners for something like Dart or World iron heads, possibly even AFR.
I'm also chuckin' those ProComp aluminum heads with 210 runners for something like Dart or World iron heads, possibly even AFR. It should be ready in time to go to Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend Sept 30- Oct 3.....anybody else planning on going? We reserved our room before we left last year. We always have a great time.
I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas... 
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Good luck, some times a bit more money is less in the end
ebo
So how the hello do you make an almost 40 year old bright Red Vette blend after peein off a Sherrif, like that? Ur worser den me!
Ur worser den me!ebo
ebo
Lifetime MemberDeBerry, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
[QUOTE=ebo]Good luck, some times a bit more money is less in the end
ebo
[/QUOTE] Ummm, nighttime, driveway, turn off lights, put under cover... you know, stuff like that. I'm older now, I know better. 
So how the hello do you make an almost 40 year old bright Red Vette blend after peein off a Sherrif, like that? Ur worser den me!
Ur worser den me!ebo I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas...
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Now now Dwain...we all know how careful, and considerately you drive. I don't believe you would run from a law enforcement officer......would you?
Glad to hear the guy you're going to this time makes you feel good about him...
Glad to hear the guy you're going to this time makes you feel good about him...
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Lifetime MemberDeBerry, TX - USA
Joined: 2/27/2002
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Vette(s): 1971 383 Stroker- mille miglia red...5 speed
[QUOTE=71Shark]I will be in Eureka as usual. I will be running the Autocross on Thursday and taking it easy the rest of the weekend.[/QUOTE]
Maybe we'll get to share a cold one this year. We missed each other last year, not sure how in that little town. See ya there.......... We'll be back at the 1876 motel
We missed each other last year, not sure how in that little town. See ya there.......... We'll be back at the 1876 motel I know the voices aren't real, but they have some pretty cool ideas...
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