LT1 powered FB
#51
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ok i have seached and searched on line even pmed a few listers in the 2nd gen for sale and even posted a wanted in the parts section.
see my problem is here in canada in about 2002 or 03 scrap metal was at a all time high so all yards crushed all old cars.
i have even downloaded the 4 lug dia and a 5 lub x 4.5 dia and the circle is so close that one hole is 1/32 off. so i thought about drilling to 5 x 4.5 and mount studs in stock hubs.
ever hear of anyone doing this?
thanks
gordie
see my problem is here in canada in about 2002 or 03 scrap metal was at a all time high so all yards crushed all old cars.
i have even downloaded the 4 lug dia and a 5 lub x 4.5 dia and the circle is so close that one hole is 1/32 off. so i thought about drilling to 5 x 4.5 and mount studs in stock hubs.
ever hear of anyone doing this?
thanks
gordie
#52
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ok i have seached and searched on line even pmed a few listers in the 2nd gen for sale and even posted a wanted in the parts section.
see my problem is here in canada in about 2002 or 03 scrap metal was at a all time high so all yards crushed all old cars.
i have even downloaded the 4 lug dia and a 5 lub x 4.5 dia and the circle is so close that one hole is 1/32 off. so i thought about drilling to 5 x 4.5 and mount studs in stock hubs.
ever hear of anyone doing this?
thanks
gordie
see my problem is here in canada in about 2002 or 03 scrap metal was at a all time high so all yards crushed all old cars.
i have even downloaded the 4 lug dia and a 5 lub x 4.5 dia and the circle is so close that one hole is 1/32 off. so i thought about drilling to 5 x 4.5 and mount studs in stock hubs.
ever hear of anyone doing this?
thanks
gordie
#53
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need to update this...Engine is rebuilt with aluminum stock heads, Comp CC503 cam, 1.6 Roller Rockers. Also put 17s on it and now it goes drifting. I am doing lots of work this winter, going to a Ford 8.8 rear axle and FC knuckles. I have also picked up a bunch of sponsors and started making Youtube Videos, here's the link to my Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPL...AL1cBV-biU1q7A
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPL...AL1cBV-biU1q7A
#55
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glad you like my videos, I need to update this forum more! I agree 5 lug has way more options
#56
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I also built some tubular, adjustable rear links, and drop brackets to help with the binding. They made a huge difference!! I went from destroying bushings in a few hours to no damage at all!
#57
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I remember seeing your youtube video a while back on those brackets and it's nice work.
Last edited by ATC529R; 11-29-18 at 09:55 AM.
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#60
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Here is an overview of what I will be doing over the next couple months
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouDaZO2Fd2A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouDaZO2Fd2A
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#64
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Ron Davis aluminum radiators for racing, offroad, performance street car, and other custom applications
this is what it is if it came from granny
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/1A-22193-1-2.jpg
this is what it is if it came from granny
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/1A-22193-1-2.jpg
Last edited by ATC529R; 12-04-18 at 12:39 PM.
#65
Ron Davis aluminum radiators for racing, offroad, performance street car, and other custom applications
this is what it is if it came from granny
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/1A-22193-1-2.jpg
this is what it is if it came from granny
http://www.rondavisradiators.com/1A-22193-1-2.jpg
I asked to have a ballpark measurement for mock up, I have a large weiand blower that I won't know hose/fan placement on until the belt and serpentine setup is done.
#66
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Ron Davis makes good radiators, but I think that there is a mark up buying from Grannys. I would buy direct from Ron Davis if you want the one I have. 150 is a good deal for an all aluminum rad
#67
It's a good looking radiator no doubt but I'm running an old Weiand 177 on a carbed SBF and the belt setup is a joke. Was just wondering what the ballpark measurements are so I can put a cardboard box in there and play around with fan placement and what not. Unfortunately I have no original parts other than the chassis to work with. Would be far more beneficial to use a custom radiator in my setup
#68
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It's a good looking radiator no doubt but I'm running an old Weiand 177 on a carbed SBF and the belt setup is a joke. Was just wondering what the ballpark measurements are so I can put a cardboard box in there and play around with fan placement and what not. Unfortunately I have no original parts other than the chassis to work with. Would be far more beneficial to use a custom radiator in my setup
the core is 17.75" x 19.25"
Last edited by Freeskier7791; 12-04-18 at 08:29 PM.
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#71
Yeah I noticed the angled mounts. I plan to fold some of that steel back and re brace it to make a hanger for it. But I need to get everything in first to see where the hoses will go.
#72
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not trying to butt in, but shaolin mentioned he's building an FC vert while freeskier is an FB. just an observation. oh, and bad *** blower. what kind of boost you get from that? I have a weiand intake...
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