Recent content by mpgmike

I got "6 Million Dollar Man" themes running through my head. I had to post something to subscribe. Looking forward to your project!

Not a fan of them, but this is one of those special cases where it makes sense to bolt the rusty body on a 4X4 chassis; Jeep, Bronco, Dakota, something with a similar wheel base.

Try a bit more ignition timing coming off idle to fix the "lean" stumble.

She doesn't look 17??

Not quite clear on what mods were made to your '65 block. The block should be pretty much the same as the newer LA engines, as far as bolting heads on. The '65 and older heads require the appropriate (unique) intake manifold, which would be different than say a 66 273 or LA 318. If you use...

For the price, try the rusEFI Proteus, which can handle 8 cylinders. I messed with MegaSquirt 3, MOTEC, and Link PC G2 in the past. The rusEFI blows those units away. I assume you already have the upgraded Tuner Studio, which should make it even better.

Personally I would probably enjoy it as is -- at least for awhile -- before diving in. What a gorgeous find!

You shouldn't need a 12 volt regulator, as that is a generic rating for automotive equipment. Automotive "12 volts" is usually 9 - 18 volt tolerant.

Did you do a full rotation with the long bolts sticking out the back of the flywheel? I would want to make sure there are no interference issues. Put a starter in to do this check and mock up dust shields, etc.

Sounds capable. I had never heard of Speeduino until I bought a rusEFI (www.rusefi.com) UAEFI unit for my '95 Jeep with a 4.6 stroker based on the 4.0 block and AMC 258 crank. After purchasing the UAEFI, I scoured the forum, main site, and their github stuff. That's when I got introduced to...

With all these responses, only one person pointed out that your '71 360 is a unique engine. As pointed out, it has higher compression pistons. What has not been mentioned is that it shares the same casting with the 340. 340: 4.040" bore. 360: 4.000" bore. That means you can bore that '71...

If you didn't win anything it's just because they didn't have any class for best of the best! Hey, if you're the best ear of corn in a bean contest and loose.....

Not the car...

You can buy rolls of bendable hard brake lines. They come with a cheap coating and a good coating. Then there is stainless steel, which is more durable but harder to work with. I have made my own numerous times. It requires a bender and flaring tool. Not too bad. As for the stroker for...

I built a Jeep 4.0-to-4.6 stoker about 6 years prior to actually installing it. I used assembly lube, didn't add oil to the pan. When I installed it, I thoroughly primed the engine to build oil pressure. I have about 2k miles so far and no issues. This included a new Comp Cams camshaft &...