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    Mechanical vs. electric fuel pump?

    Hey guys, went to fire up the scamp today and its ready to go except for the fact that my carter mechanical pump is toast (its an old one)...from a performance standpoint, what is better an electric or a mechanical? i am aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both- I am know that a mechanical...
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    Big smallblock power..Turbo?

    Hey guys, this is a purely hypothetical question...My only concern right now is getting the scamp on the road and running fine, but i cant help but look into different ideas for redoing my motor when the time comes for it...Lately i have been really fascinated by turbo setups and the ability...
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    What will my 340 run? and what intake and carb?

    Hey guys, my dad finally found the build sheet for his 340 (will be my motor)...It has been bored .30 over with forged sealed pro pistons, 10.5:1 compression ratio, crank journals turned down .20". The cam is a comp grind (very old part # CRS 280H-10) that specs out with a gross valve lift of...
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    Tranny first gear combined with rear gear help

    hey guys, i just picked up a t5 out of a 90 mustang to use in my 71 scamp. The beauty of the overdrive will be awesome since this will be primarily a street car, but my question concerns performance. The car will have a 340 and the rear is an 8-3/4 suregrip that will be set up with 3.91 gears...
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    effect of rearend gearing on ET's

    Hey guys, been messing around on desktop dyno and their drag simulator program for awhile and have been a little confused with the results im seeing. Peak HP for my 340 is rated at 417 at 6000 and 402lb-ft torque at 4500. With this combination in a stock geared 4 speed manual, typical track...
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    how much difference between 3.91 and 4.10

    Hey guys, I am building my scamp with a 340 as a daily driver...it will have a 727 behind it with something along the lines of 3000-3500 stall....I know its not practical for the road, but its the way im going to go...my question is for gear sizes....i plan on running a 325/50/15 MT street...
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    4 speed versus auto- which one?

    Hey guys, in building my scamp i have access to a 4 speed to put behind it...my car will be a street/ strip effort, and i really want it to put down consistent times....I originally wanted to go automatic, because from what i hear its faster at the track, and with getting stall converters and...
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