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    Chevy rod on Ford crank?

    I'm researching a combo and want to know if a 5.7" Chevy rod can be used on a Ford crank. I know I can get the Chevy crank pin and pistons with a Chevy pin, but I'm not sure about the rod width. Are they the same? Or, if not, can the Chevy rod be machined "thinner" so it will have proper side...
  2. SoCalCruising

    Hey Psydwaze

    Last year sometime, I posted about driving issues with my TCP coilovers. You were kind enough to post what you thought my problem was. The car was in mothballs for some time while I went through the power and drive train, but I was able to use your advice before getting it back on the road...
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    Need pic: GT350 w/ red stripes over driver's fender

    I've seen this paint scheme, but can't find a picture. It's a GT350 theme, blue Le Mans stripes on white, with two narrow red stripes coming over the driver's fender from wheel well to hood, angled. Know what I mean? Please post or link to site with pic. Thanks!
  4. SoCalCruising

    First drive: new 331 etc.

    It's been a while since I last did an update on the 331 I recently built. Here are the pertinent components: HD Sportsman 302 block, .030 over, decked to 8.195" Scat 9000 crank (41 lbs), I-beam rods (polished/lightened to 548gms), Mahley pistons (418gms), ATI Superdamper Rollmaster billet...
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    Long vs. short distributor oil pump drive

    As some you will remember, I built a 331 using all new parts. When ordering the distributor, I was asked if I needed a long or short oil pump drive on the distributor. I didn't know that there was such a distinction. Can anyone tell me precisely what it is about a motor combo that would require...
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    Question: T-5 and B/U lights

    There are two posts on the passenger side of the T-5. Question 1: these are for the internal reverse/backup switch, no? Question 2: if that is correct, how do I use them to wire up backup lights in my '66? What happens if I cut the toploader's reverse switch wires, solder on ring terminals...
  7. SoCalCruising

    SBF crank snout diameter?

    I'm away from my garage, tools, crank, etc. Does anyone know the diameter of a 302 crank snout? Thanks!
  8. SoCalCruising

    331 build-up: periodic update

    My last update concentrated on the shortblock. Since then, I have received just about all of the other major components and have continued to mock-up the engine. I have spent a lot of time on matching the ports of the AFR 185s to those of the RPM Air-Gap intake manifold. The ports of these are...
  9. SoCalCruising

    Building a 331: periodic update

    As some of you know, I've been around a while doing a series of upgrades to my 66FB. It has a TCP front suspension, Global west rear, TCP subframes, TCP tower bracing, new front discs to replace the original GTs, a full exhaust using Doug's Tri-ys, a custom X-pipe and Delta Flow 50s, and some...
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