Project Cheap & Nasty Updated With Back Story

[RustyRatRod]

Slant-6 engines painted green run best. Scientific fact.

Well HOT DANG!

 

[RustyRatRod]

wait, wait, wait just a gurd durn minute here. you said that you always used red hi temp RTV on them studs! now you're over here switching it up on us?!?

I don't think I ever said "always". But right now, I'm being CHEAP as I don't have any RTV, but I have plenty of #2.

 

[slantsixdan]

I don't think I ever said "always". But right now, I'm being CHEAP as I don't have any RTV, but I have plenty of #2.

Which is fine, because Permatex № 2 is a few hundred miles closer to being an appropriate material for this application than RTV.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Which is fine, because Permatex № 2 is a few hundred miles closer to being an appropriate material for this application than RTV.

Technically, I'm in agreement. However, there are a couple of reasons I personally prefer high temp RTV. First off of course, it seals. Then it withstands heat. Lastly, it also acts as an anti seize. I've always had good luck with it on bolt threads. It works "for me".

 

[junkyardhero]

I don't think I ever said "always". But right now, I'm being CHEAP as I don't have any RTV, but I have plenty of #2.

indeed, you do have plenty of #2... as do i. in fact, some would say that i'm full of it!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Got the adapter plate on the Super Six intake. Now I'm ready for a Holley 4412 two barrel. Probably more appropriately, a chinkesium knockoff Holley 4412. lol

 

[replicaracer43]

Got the adapter plate on the Super Six intake. Now I'm ready for a Holley 4412 two barrel. Probably more appropriately, a chinkesium knockoff Holley 4412. lolView attachment 1716323481

Wonder what cutting that divider in the intake might do? I'd be curious!

 

[RustyRatRod]

Wonder what cutting that divider in the intake might do? I'd be curious!

I thought bout it.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Got my 1/4 x 32 tap today and installed the .040 jet in the main oil passage plug. I couldn't get the plug out, so I just screwed the jet in from the front. I also got my valve height mic today and took all those measurements. I have lots of shims, but of course I don't have the right ones so they are on the way. lol I "should" have a short block by the end of the week. Maybe. LOL

 

[Killer6]

Wonder what cutting that divider in the intake might do? I'd be curious!

I took Mine out completely, but I wasn't boosting it, may be a functional fuel shear/atomizer...or not...lol.

 

[Killer6]

Slant-6 engines painted green run best. Scientific fact.

Once You go Green............

 

[RustyRatRod]

Once You go Green............

.....your slant will scream.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Got me an oil pump picked out and cleaned up, primed and painted with cast iron grey. I'm gonna put a high pressure relief sprAng in it.

 

[Charrlie_S]

.....your slant will scream.

Don't you mean "green with envy"?