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Race Car in the Making
- Thread starter atallamcs
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hillmanhuskyguy
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Is that an engine turned dash?
Very Slick Job, whole car looks just killer.
I think I need to see some engine shots (hint hint!)
Cris
Very Slick Job, whole car looks just killer.
I think I need to see some engine shots (hint hint!)
Cris
Damn that is sexy!
can we have a little info and pics of the engine.
I pulled the windscreen frame off mine...just sitting in the garage with the roll bar sitting there in the back... a worn out tub...yet it has a certain appeal about it.
Even the wife mentioned it is looking better already.
can we have a little info and pics of the engine.
I pulled the windscreen frame off mine...just sitting in the garage with the roll bar sitting there in the back... a worn out tub...yet it has a certain appeal about it.
Even the wife mentioned it is looking better already.
atallamcs
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Race Car
As requested, a few more race car shots. I will open up the entire album later in June when the car is finished and "good" pictures are taken. But for now, here are a couple more at the shop.
As for engine details, there are many. I started with a custom built 1725 that dyno'd at 138 hp then we made changes to the intake, carburation, and exhaust. So I am guessing it is a bit more potent than when I started.
Bill
As requested, a few more race car shots. I will open up the entire album later in June when the car is finished and "good" pictures are taken. But for now, here are a couple more at the shop.
As for engine details, there are many. I started with a custom built 1725 that dyno'd at 138 hp then we made changes to the intake, carburation, and exhaust. So I am guessing it is a bit more potent than when I started.
Bill
atallamcs
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race car
Ah, file size issues: Try here:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2834424600078015567kQTeFO
Bill
Ah, file size issues: Try here:
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2834424600078015567kQTeFO
Bill
RootesRacer
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Wheel or flywheel?
tony perrett
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Could we see pics of your other cars? The TD looks interesting.
atallamcs
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Race Car
A couple of answers. The hp is at the flywheel. The weight of the car is still unknown but I made great strides to reduce the weight but then I added some back with the roll bar and other needed accessories. Can anyone tell me the weight of a stock Series IV? I know from quick calculations the car lost 165# in weight but then I think it may have gained most of that back--we shall see when I weigh it next month.
More picture of my other cars: http://community.webshots.com/user/atallamcs
Bill
A couple of answers. The hp is at the flywheel. The weight of the car is still unknown but I made great strides to reduce the weight but then I added some back with the roll bar and other needed accessories. Can anyone tell me the weight of a stock Series IV? I know from quick calculations the car lost 165# in weight but then I think it may have gained most of that back--we shall see when I weigh it next month.
More picture of my other cars: http://community.webshots.com/user/atallamcs
Bill
atallamcs
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race car
Regarding the vents. The easiest part is buying them. The install is very expensive and complicated. Where I located them puts a hole in the engine compartment and the foot well, so special ducting is required to be made to direct the engine heat out and close off the foot wells. It was not cheap to do. That is why most of the time the vents are higher up on the fenders. Does not interfer with the foot wells and is easier and more cost effective to make work.
Bill
Regarding the vents. The easiest part is buying them. The install is very expensive and complicated. Where I located them puts a hole in the engine compartment and the foot well, so special ducting is required to be made to direct the engine heat out and close off the foot wells. It was not cheap to do. That is why most of the time the vents are higher up on the fenders. Does not interfer with the foot wells and is easier and more cost effective to make work.
Bill
alpine_64
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There is a member on the TEAE site who has reproduced a set of correct LAt vents, he has a series of pictures and istall shots in the description.. he posted this 2 days back so might be worth a look for you
64beam
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Hi Bill,
The stock weight of a Series IV Alpine is 2180lbs (soft Top) and 2230lbs (GT). This is from the Rootes WSM 124.
Regards, Robin.
MikeH
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