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Basically I am changing the 4 speed gear ratio from: 2.20 / 1.64 / 1.28 / 1.00

to: 2.52 / 1.88 / 1.46 / 1.00

It will be a lot better on the street and out of the hole at the strip.

Plus the gears are made of stronger material than a typical M20 and they are machined at a 20 degree helix angle on the gearset as opposed to a 30 degree angle.

If my math is correct it will make my 3.73 rear gears feel like 4.26 in 1st changing from a 2.20 to a 2.52 first gear.

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You can also upgrade to the very strong, "Italian Gears"

Dan

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Will the Italian Gears shell on 3rd too? I heard of 2 people that did but didn't know if it was BS.

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You can also upgrade to the very strong, "Italian Gears"

Dan

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They are the Italian gears made by Maserio. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif

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Will the Italian Gears shell on 3rd too? I heard of 2 people that did but didn't know if it was BS.

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I have done a little research on the M222W gears and have heard that they are supposed to be good up to 600hp and that 1st gear is the weak point.

I guess we'll find out! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

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The source that told me was a tranny line tech at the local Chevy dealer for the last 31 or 32 years. He does about 10 muncies a year yet for local friends so I kinda trust what he says.

What he tried to tell me is that he personally popped a few from what he told me in his with a semi stock LS7 crate motor that he bought back in the 70s with 411s. He was telling me it didn't like powershifting and I don't remember if it was from 2-3 or 3-4.

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Look what came today! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Dan

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Lookin good Kurt! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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grlglrgrlgrlglr https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/drool.gif

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I received my valvetrain yesterday. I ordered these parts on Wednesday. The cam was custom built and I still got everything on Saturday!

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Plus I got my 811 water pump back from Arthur Gould. It sure looks a lot better than it did. Thanks for the tip to send it to him.

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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Post cars rock [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I like what your doing with this Car [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Thanks Tommy <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tommy</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Post cars rock [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I like what your doing with this Car [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/cool.gif[/img]


Tommy [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img] </div></div>

Thanks Tommy. It's been some work...but with the help of a lot of people it's coming together.

Kurt

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My engine builder got the block back yesterday. I went there to drop off more parts and to take a couple of pictures....the build begins!

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August 21st is just around the corner!

Dan

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The motor is getting closer. Gary has the short block assembled. He just picked up the heads yesterday and was getting the pushrod lengths so we could order them....which I did this morning.

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Kurt,

You must be very excited, I know I am.

Dan

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Looking great Kurt!

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Kurt,

You must be very excited, I know I am.

Dan

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I am...it's taking longer than I wanted but that happens. I'm missing out on some local shows which would be good to break the motor in.

I guess as long as I can make it to your party I'll be fine!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Looking great Kurt! </div></div>

Thanks Bruce...I can't wait to get it on the road again! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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We'll need some video, you know! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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Here is the motor as it just got to the dyno shop. We plan on running it tomorrow!

Kurt

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Kurt,

Looks Great! I say 545hp on the very first Pull! Good Luck.

Dan

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Good lookin' motor with all that aluminum up on top! Hey......where's the aluminum water pump at? I've always loved the Gold Moroso valve covers, they're considered nostalgic to my generation and many bad-ass, fast Rat Motors always seemed to have them! I've had my share of them and they do tend to leak a bit sometimes because the aluminum distorts slightly when the bolts are tightened. Stock or aftermarket tabs really help 'em out!

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I hope your close Dan but I'm not too sure about the whole numbers thing on the dyno. I think the real test will be at the track.

Mark, we do have a set of the aftermarket tabs for the valve covers, they weren't on yet.

A friend of mine that lived down the street when I was growing up had a '70 Chevelle with a 427 +.125 and 13.5 to 1 slugs. He had those valve covers on his motor which was back in the late 70's early 80's. I thought they would look somewhat correct plus I needed them to clear the stud girdle.

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We got the motor on the dyno. With the set up that I have, let's just say, the motor ran very well. Thanks to everyone and your input. It helped me out a lot. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

I do &quot;hope&quot; to have it in the car and running tomorrow but....we'll see.

I can't wait to drive the car with this motor! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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Here is my engine builder on Friday checking things out.

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Kurt

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Alright Kurt - cut with the modesty and give us some numbers!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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What are the specs on the motor (bore &amp; stroke, cubic inches etc...)? What kind of power and torque did it put out?

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The bore is 4.165 and stroke is 3.76 = 410ci. 10.48:1 comp. with 077 aluminum heads.

The dyno numbers came out at came out at 421@6200 and torque was 398@4800.

Here is a link to some of the build: https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...6&amp;page=all

Kurt

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Very healthy Kurt. Thanks and Congrats! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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Nice Street Motor and easy on parts.

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Well, I hate to be the fly in the ointment, but those figures seem a bit low to me. To be frank, you've gotta be thinking the same thing after spending a pretty good chunk of change on some nice, premium parts. I've been watching your build and I liked your cylinder head, solid Roller camshaft, and intake choice. I've had similar solid roller BBC's that have made good power and I expected about 460-480 HP out of your motor. What do you think is holding it back from it's potential?

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It's in and I actually drove it to the gas station.

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I would have figured more also, but as long as it's reliable. We built a 427 about 15 years ago using stock 3/8ths rods, factory comp 11-1 TRW pistons with BONE STOCK 840 heads and a roller cam. The son of gun put out just over 550 HP at 7000 using an Edelbrock victor manifold and a 1050 dominator. Our car weighed just at 3000 lbs and ran low 10.20's at 130 mph. Love the 427's. I have the 077's on my 427 (430hp) superstock motor, which are good heads if done correctly. That motor put out 772 with a very mild porting job per NHRA Volume specs. The 401 heads are the way to go, so if anyone wants a set of 077 heads complete you know where to find me. I want the 401 heads... Brian Oakes and few others are making 850-900 plus HP with their 427's, but are running the 401 GM head

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Kurt,

Thumbs up! She looks Great! Now you have plenty of time to fine tune her.

Dan

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I went with some friends to Union Grove's Great Lakes Dragaway last Wednesday. I had some issues at first which is to be expected the first time at the track with this car and a new motor.

I made 7 runs. The first was [email protected]. After a few changes I got the car down to [email protected]. The right lane timing lights weren't working at the 60'. I made a couple of runs in the left lane but only received one time slip. That was 2.161 60' which was my 13.87 run.

It wheelhopped something terrible so I couldn't do anything from the start. The cam said it's good until 6200 but I went quicker shifting at 7k.

It sure felt good to take it to the strip. The car felt at home there!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

Here are a couple of pictures. I'm trying to get the digital videos up on photobucket but I don't know how to get them on my computer first.

Kurt

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My buddy was having a hard time with the auto focus camera.

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Kurt,

The car looked and sounded great. Congrats! Bob McClurg snapped a shot or two....we'll see how they turned out next week.

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Neat stuff Kurt. Looks like you had a blast [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

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My old Post Sedan never looked more at home! Great job Kurt!

Next trip your in the 12`s!

Dan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Xplantdad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Neat stuff Kurt. Looks like you had a blast [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] </div></div>

I did, I wish I could afford to do it every week. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

It felt good to run a 13.18 and a 13.14 with a 4 speed! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My old Post Sedan never looked more at home! Great job Kurt!

Next trip your in the 12`s!

Dan </div></div>

I purchased some QA1 adjustable rear shocks to eliminate the wheel hop. I know with a little more tuning it will be in the 12's.