Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 23, 2018 Santa dropped a box from World Power with my Chevies new heart today. Waiting on the cam from Lunati and the ProMaxx heads to be finished with the machine work, I need the heads to flow 425 to 435 CFM and port match the BDS intake. Block is cut for o rings, 10.65 comp for running 16 to 20 lbs boost. Hoping for1400 hp and minimum of 1150 torque to run competitive Nostalgia BB/Gas Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki 7 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxbxc Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 1400 hp that's a hell of a lot of nostalgia . looks like they did a lot of balancing on that crank. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 you could`nt recruit him to assemble it to ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Neighbors aren’t going to be singing Silent Night! I’ve owned 9 Fords and not a single Chev.....what’s the block? 3 plugs on side is not small. 454? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Looks like $$$ to me!! terry👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 So Paul-what is definition of "Nostalgia BB/Gas? No clue about the NHRA today. Back in 68 my 428 CJ Torino (Notch back-rare car would like to have it today) ran D/PS. what would a comparable class be today? The 428CJ was rated at 335 HP but I believe NHRA factored it to 365. In any case sounds like you are building a beast for sure! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Paul, I know you probably already know this but from my understanding a lot of the old Lunati guys (before bought by comp cam) went to Bullet cams. I know mr. Joe & Joey personally. My understanding the bullet cam is a true steel stick where the new Lunati cams & comp cams are not actually I think Lunati was bought by Holley Edited December 23, 2018 by 1965 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg1 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Santa wasn't as nice to me. Found a 360 to replace the 440 that came apart. Just trying to get the little bugs work out of this one and then this. Had a 318 in another truck I bought for parts sticking it in today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 9 hours ago, keg1 said: Santa wasn't as nice to me. Found a 360 to replace the 440 that came apart. Just trying to get the little bugs work out of this one and then this. Had a 318 in another truck I bought for parts sticking it in today. Looks like a case of positive crankcase ventilation. (sorry, just couldn't resist) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted December 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, 1965 said: Paul, I know you probably already know this but from my understanding a lot of the old Lunati guys (before bought by comp cam) went to Bullet cams. I know mr. Joe & Joey personally. My understanding the bullet cam is a true steel stick where the new Lunati cams & comp cams are not actually I think Lunati was bought by Holley NOS Lunatti blower cam, roller with a button .652/0.652-inch lift, a 255/262-degree duration split, 1.73 rockers intake and 1.60 exhaust. Pistons and rods balanced to 1 gram of each other and full balance on assembly, 7500 to 8000 red line under 16 to 20 lbs boost. Engine is a Bill Thomas cast 496 Big Block Bowtie I don't care who assembled it I need to check all clearances and assembly myself. So thats why the pans off. My 55 fits in nostalgia gas easily since it has been a "gasser" since 1962. Rules The following rules were drafted with the idea that the Nostalgia Gassers Racing Association will conform to the intent of all True Nostalgia Gassers Associations. The intent is for all cars in competition to closely resemble the outward appearance of the “Gas Coupes/Sedans” class cars of the 60’s. Anything that makes a competitor appear like a “Bracket Car” will be disqualified from participating as part of the association. All decisions made by the tech committee of the association regarding any appearance issue(s) will be final. But most important; The Nostalgia Gassers Racing Association will be all about putting on a good show while having fun. Safety: All cars must meet NHRA safety requirements. It recommended that the cars be ETI certified prior to the start of the season. A one-time technical inspection by the Tech Committee and the track race director is required on all new cars before the vehicle can participate at a Nostalgia Gassers event. Body: The body must be 1957 or older. Body styles 1958 through 1962 can be approved by exception by the rules committee. All body types must be prior approved at the time a person applies for a racing membership. This rule does not apply to those who do not intend to race their vehicle. All current members’ vehicles are grandfathered as long as they own that vehicle. Cars must have the look of the mid 60’s gasser. All gassers must have fenders. No raised fenders. No aerodynamic changes not fitting to the appearance of a gasser of the 60’s. Example: No wings on rear deck Doors must open. Top may be chopped and body may be channeled or sectioned but must maintain look of original car. Total of 4 inches i.e. 2 inch chop, 2 inch channel = 4 inch. No modern looking snorkel scoops. All cars must have period correct paint schemes or primer. No wild modern graphics will be allowed. Suspension/Drivetrain: No Air or electric shifters 3 or 4 speed manual only No traction control. No all tube frame cars; must be rectangular box base frame. Front suspension, straight axle preferred, suspensions of the 60’s a must, subject to approval by tech committee. Car must be left or right hand steer, no center steering. Period correct wheels required. Wheel base 90” minimum, 120” maximum. Engine: Any ignition system is allowed, magneto, points, transistorized or MSD. Data recorders are not allowed. Rev limiters are allowed only to protect the engine. They cannot be used to control the car launch. If a car has a two step box the low side chip must be removed. No throttle stops. Any steel or aluminum heads and blocks allowed. Superchargers are limited to 8-71 and smaller roots type only. No delay boxes or crossover boxes are allowed and my not be installed in the car. Any intake and carb combination or mechanical fuel injection allowed. NO ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION WILL BE ALLOWED. Nitrous oxide is not permitted. If nitrous is installed in car both the bottle and solenoids must be removed from the car, not merely disconnected. All vehicles are required to have a non SFI lower containment device or a SFI lower engine containment device. No antifreeze in cooling system (water and non antifreeze additives okay). Cars must be self-starting (no remote battery carts or starters) and will have to drive under its own power from the pits to the staging lanes. And after the pass back to the pits under its own power. All gassers must dial in at 8.50 to 12.50 ET on .5 sec intervals in the ¼ mile. All rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Tech Committee. We reserve the right to refuse or expel any person or persons for conduct detrimental to the clubs goal of racing and having fun. Edited December 24, 2018 by 41chevy 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Looking good Paul......let’s geterdone...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezrider Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 looks bad ass, if you were located closer to me id gladly swing by to give you a hand in exchange for a ride in that beast of a car! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 looks bad ass, if you were located closer to me id gladly swing by to give you a hand in exchange for a ride in that beast of a car!I’ll be right there and with you ....I expect that’s going in the 55...bobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 4 hours ago, mowerman said: I’ll be right there and with you ....I expect that’s going in the 55...bob Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep! The blown small block I put in in September lasted only 5 runs, but than again it was build in the 90's and laid in a container for 20+ years before I used it. I'm thinking that this engine is already doesn't have enough cubic inches. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share Posted December 26, 2018 (edited) On 12/23/2018 at 1:31 AM, carlotpilot said: you could`nt recruit him to assemble it to ? Came assembled but I do not trust anybody on my race engines but me. Seen to much "close enough" things or just stupid or unintentional mistakes. Example was my 261 GMC 6 for my 41 Chevy. Had Jack Merkel Racing do the over bore, deck the block, line bore and balance . I picked it up as an assembled short block. I popped the pan off to put a cast aluminum one and and saw they added balance weights on the con rods that were welded over the oil feed holes. Engine would have lasted a few minutes at best. They didn't know the rods had dippers and pressurized oiling. Don't ever assume the work is 100% even if I am standing there. Plus I always Rust O Lium the lifter valley to add oil return and seal the casting. Edited December 26, 2018 by 41chevy 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 oooooooooh my god,,,,,thats messed up......bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 on your eng . from the 90s you`re as bad as i am i`ve got a big cam cummins that i built in about 93-4 everything new inside recon heads and all that i have not started . keep it oiled and turned over but no smoke yet 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 9 hours ago, carlotpilot said: on your eng . from the 90s you`re as bad as i am i`ve got a big cam cummins that i built in about 93-4 everything new inside recon heads and all that i have not started . keep it oiled and turned over but no smoke yet I've got quite a few new engines and probably a dozen built and ready to go some back as far as 1973. But in my defense they are all port sealed and filled with Rust Veto. but they sit so I'm probably worse The one from the 90's would have lasted except for five 6500 7000 rpm launches at full boost. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-411995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 On 12/25/2018 at 9:18 PM, 41chevy said: I'm thinking that this engine is already doesn't have enough cubic inches. You could build one with 3x the CID and have the same though if you could've built it with 4x the CID... 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-412009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 1 hour ago, RowdyRebel said: You could build one with 3x the CID and have the same though if you could've built it with 4x the CID... Ain't that the truth! Just have to remember one's needs and not over run them Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-412012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted January 4, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Received my rule bending pair of Holly's today. Nostalgia class says that you can only run a pair of any CFM Two Barrel carbs. So this one of the pair I bought on Racing Junk.com, one new one used for $500. 1100 CFM Holly Two Barrel dual feed carbs. Have to do a bit of machine work on the air horns, venturies and the throttle shafts to kick up the flow. Need to do some sizing on the jet plates and open the power valve port .003 to .004 Heads are due tomorrow or saturday and my grandson is polishing my 6/71 case and carb adapter. Still searching for a nice clean set of M/T cast Aluminum Valve covers and a 3" x 8.250 dia. lower blower pulley with a thin V belt adapter for my water pump drive. Rules require mechanical water pump not electric. Being a widower I can stay in the shop all hours now. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Edited January 4, 2019 by 41chevy 3 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-412441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Wow! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-413179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 Grandson finished polishing my blower case and top manifold. Took them in to Cat where he works and sonic cleaned all the compound out. Nice job I think. Now I do bearings, Teflon impeller wipes and top cog. Still waiting on my heads to be finished being extrusion ported. Paul Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-414075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Nice! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-414185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/3/2019 at 10:28 PM, 41chevy said: Received my rule bending pair of Holly's today. Nostalgia class says that you can only run a pair of any CFM Two Barrel carbs. So this one of the pair I bought on Racing Junk.com, one new one used for $500. 1100 CFM Holly Two Barrel dual feed carbs. Have to do a bit of machine work on the air horns, venturies and the throttle shafts to kick up the flow. Need to do some sizing on the jet plates and open the power valve port .003 to .004 Heads are due tomorrow or saturday and my grandson is polishing my 6/71 case and carb adapter. Still searching for a nice clean set of M/T cast Aluminum Valve covers and a 3" x 8.250 dia. lower blower pulley with a thin V belt adapter for my water pump drive. Rules require mechanical water pump not electric. Being a widower I can stay in the shop all hours now. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Are you still looking for M/T valve covers? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/55113-santa-stopped-early-in-a-penski-truck/#findComment-414420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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