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    Tech questions

    Alan or anyone…. A few questions: (Alan.. my email to Unique are being returned.... so I'm asking here)

    1. Can I get a Jag IRS 3.73 with posi traction rear-end vs. 3.54? I assume when you have them rebuilt, the can put in 3.73 as easy as 3.54?

    2. On a 351W block with 205cc AFR heads and Super Victor intake, QuickFuel quad carb…. Can I assume that will fit under the hood? My block will be a DART Iron Eagle 4.125x4 bore for a 427 ci strocker.

    3. For my headers, I’d like 2” pipe for max exhaust flow. Any issues? (I realize some grinding/blending/compression may have to happen on either end.)
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    carb height

    Mark,

    With the 351W block and AFR 205's, you'll likely be running out of hood clearance. Dad's 427 car is running the same combo, but with an Edelbrock Air Gap. I'm fairly certain we had to use a pretty serious drop base on the air cleaner to get it under the hood. (I'm sure it's not good for airflow into the carb.)
    Zach Butterworth
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    may have to consider a mod to raise the hood air scoop? Hope not.
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    email me at unique@uniquemotorcars.com no problem with the Jag rear but clearance will be a problem with your engine set up, also 2" headers will not work, not enough room to get the header bolts in, we have cars with small blocks pushing 700 hp with 1 3/4" headers.

    Alan

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    Alan, I sent my email to this address twice last night. I'll try to resend now. Mark
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    Cool

    Mark;
    We really need to talk; I've been through all this already. 757-651-3577.
    Bill Stradtner, Portsmouth, VA
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    Mark,

    1. I run 3.73's. They are fun.

    2. A Super Victor will fit,but just barely. You will need the deepest drop base air filter you can find. A 3" filter will fit. I think my drop base is 1",I'll look later. There is enough meat on the carb flange area to mill off a little if you are close. I took a full inch off and added a wooden spacer to cut down on heat...

    3. I have 1.75 primary tubes. Without going to an "N" or wide spread bolt pattern on the exhaust ports,the bolts would be impossible to get in. As it is mine are a PITA and I even run the reduced hex head exhaust bolts.

    I'll be at homecoming...

    Chris
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    Chris... I look forward to meet you at homecoming .... and "study" your car. What heads do you have. Have to assume with a Super Victor it's something simular to what I'll have.... AFR 205cc. thx Mark
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mkassab View Post
    Chris... I look forward to meet you at homecoming .... and "study" your car. What heads do you have. Have to assume with a Super Victor it's something simular to what I'll have.... AFR 205cc. thx Mark

    My car is 11 (Christ,has it been that long???) years old July 4th. Back in the dark ages I had set it up for Twisted Wedge R's. They ended up not being available and I went with out of the box Victor Juniors. In all honesty it isn't enough head for the stroke I'm running. They do make good power though.

    I have some insane plans for the next bullet...but it is about 2 years out...


    Chris
    "Why built it if you are not going to beat on it ??"

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    Hows it going Chris

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    Quote Originally Posted by weaver View Post
    Hows it going Chris

    Picking my nose and eatin the boogers...

    Actually I'm cooling the garage off to do some work on the hot rod.
    I have a small list to knock out before homecoming...

    I may be up the 11th or 12th depending on this week. It is either come harass you guys our sit on my ass...
    Just hand me a broom...



    Chris
    "Why built it if you are not going to beat on it ??"

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    Oh ya, I'll call and/or email you after Homecoming (Right!!!)

    Chris, I had good intentions but...............so much for good intentions!

    Looking forward to seeing you at Homecoming!!


    Al Slide (from Atlanta, Blue w/white stripes, Pond Alum 427)

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    Talking

    Quote Originally Posted by Slidewinder View Post
    Chris, I had good intentions but...............so much for good intentions!

    Looking forward to seeing you at Homecoming!!


    Al Slide (from Atlanta, Blue w/white stripes, Pond Alum 427)

    Thanks for the warning...

    Chris
    "Why built it if you are not going to beat on it ??"

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    Same old Chris. Remember to wrap your Cpap.
    Last edited by weaver; May 5th, 2010 at 08:26 AM. Reason: spelling

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    Chris,

    Remember Thur. lunch is BBQ day.....

    See you there, car has new wider shoes this year to go with the 3:73,

    blackwalls, looks NASTY!!!
    Last edited by eliminator; May 5th, 2010 at 01:21 PM.
    Rick
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    Quote Originally Posted by eliminator View Post
    Chris,

    Remember Thur. lunch is BBQ day.....

    See you there, car has new wider shoes this year to go with the 3:73,

    blackwalls, looks NASTY!!!

    Hmmmmmmmmmm.... new wider... pls share the size. I want to go as wide as possible to fill up the wheel wheels. If if you can share your wheel size, back space, offset, etc whould help. Thx Mark
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eliminator View Post
    Chris,

    Remember Thur. lunch is BBQ day.....

    See you there, car has new wider shoes this year to go with the 3:73,

    blackwalls, looks NASTY!!!

    I splurged and bought a new oil pan. Y'all can follow me now without fear of oil spray.
    I am going to cough up some cash to have some qualified help there at Unique help
    me replace that little bracket at the center of my windshield. My neighbors are good
    people and all,but keep em away from tools.
    I honestly don't trust them with even holding my windshield...

    Thursday...BBQ lunch/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
    I'm there.

    Chris
    "Why built it if you are not going to beat on it ??"

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    Quote Originally Posted by mkassab View Post
    Hmmmmmmmmmm.... new wider... pls share the size. I want to go as wide as possible to fill up the wheel wheels. If if you can share your wheel size, back space, offset, etc whould help. Thx Mark
    I run 295/50/15's. I currently have Cooper Cobras.

    They aren't much for traction though. After I kill these this year
    I'm thinking of returning to Hoosier Quick Times. Not the Pros.
    Same size. They are about 1/2-3/4 of an inch taller. Just enough
    to give the car a little rake. I actually put 3.73's in my car because
    these were sluggish with the 3.54's(that and the whole broken tooth
    on the ring gear,it wasn't my fault,honest!)due to the slightly
    taller height.

    I running the 15x10's with 4" of backspace. The rear is narrowed the same with as the
    people who run pin drives.



    See if that loads...

    Chris
    "Why built it if you are not going to beat on it ??"

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    Thanks... see ya at homecoming.

    Mark
    427 S/C, Flame Yellow, B2 Motorsports 427ci Stroker Dart SBF, TKO600, 3.73 Posi, Avon tires and so much more.

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    CPAP Upgrade

    Hey Alan, I'm going for the big CPAP upgrade.......ResMed S9!!! Compared to my old S6 it'll be like going from an old Backdraft to new Unique!!!

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