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    Hello fellow snake charmers!

    I'm in the process of building a 351C (full Edelbrock kit) that will drive a Tilton clutch with hydraulic T.O. and (David Kee aluminum?) Toploader to power a FIA I plan to purchase from Unique in the near future. I'd appreciate any tips or links to discount parts pertaining to Clevelands, Tilton clutches, and aluminum Toploaders.

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    Aluminum Toploader

    Discount???

    Just pay David and forget about it..............

    I for one don't see any discounted top loaders roaming around out there.

    They just continue to get higher not lower.
    Rick
    427 S/C , 427 Side-oiler, 4 Speed Close Ratio Top Loader, 3:73 Gear
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    Yeah, as far as I know, David Kee is the ONLY one selling the aluminum Toploader, and it seems reasonable, I guess. I was mainly seeking anyone who might have used one of his aluminum Toploaders and what they thought of it.

    My main focus right now is to acquire a Tilton clutch assembly. It seems the only dealer in TX is Taylor Race Eng. in Plano. I'd also appreciate anyone's input who has used Tilton clutches and HRBs. Ive put together the following parts list:

    Kajun Enterprises Ford Toploader - Close

    1200.00
    David Kee Aluminum Ford Toploader - Close

    OR
    2142.00
    Hurst Indy Universal 4-Speed Shifter (Summit)
    5030031
    245.95
    FoMoCo Bellhousing – 289, Aluminum 157T
    C5DA-6394-A
    100.00
    Kajon Enterprises Block Plate

    ?
    Tilton Clutch - 7.25" 2D, C/M, High-Ratio (500 Lb/Ft)
    66-302HORA
    535.50
    Tilton Disc Pack - 7.25" 2-PL, 1 1/16" X 10, C/M
    64185-7-AA-05
    225.00
    Tilton Flywheel – 157-tooth, 7.25" SBF Clutch
    51-1202
    675.00
    Tilton Bolt Kit – Clutch to Flywheel, 7.25" 2-PL C/M
    95-006
    22.50
    Tilton 600-Series Hyd. Rel. Bearing Assembly
    61-602
    315.00
    Tilton 600-Series Hyd. Rel. Bearing Base - Toploader
    61-618
    130.50

    Any help with a 351 Cleveland aluminum deep front sump "COBRA" oil pan would be appreciated, as well!
    Thanks!
    Paul

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    Toploader

    Our resident toploader expert is Butch Capps, owner of Mid South Gear in Knoxville, TN. 865-5244800

    You may want to give him a call, we have discussed the aluminum top loader before.

    David has these castings made for him on the main case and tailshaft. David also has all new parts for the top loader, he has just take over the top loader business. Most other places go to him for parts.

    You may want to buy a original style main case and put an aluminum tailshaft on it. Some weight reduction.

    Only Tilton item I have used is the mini gear reduction starter, good item, no problems in turning over a big block 427.
    Rick
    427 S/C , 427 Side-oiler, 4 Speed Close Ratio Top Loader, 3:73 Gear
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    Thanks for the input! I'll give him a call.

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