How many horsies can it handle?
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Just me but I wouldn't trust the clamping with a street ready heavyweight C body. I build my own leaf packs and the springs are a lot longer in the front segment ona C body. Plus the mass to get rolling is a bit more. Having run with and without I've always done better with it but there are a lot of guys that run hard without - but I've never seen anyone run that way on a C body.
rush
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so how is the build coming? I am wondering if it would be a worth while project for the my 76 NYB.
Stormer
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The build is moving right along. Finally got all the pieces and parts for the 727 to bolt up to the 6.1. Trim went to Metal Brite. Interior sent off for new vinyl ( no dead cows ) & the car is almost ready for body/paint.
Nick was cool enough to get me the taillight that I need so that's a big relief.
Should be ready for good guys 2014.
Nick was cool enough to get me the taillight that I need so that's a big relief.
Should be ready for good guys 2014.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Did you use a SB 727 and bolt it right up or did you adapt a BB 727?
Stormer
Old Man with a Hat
Small block tranny but it requires a special flex plate.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
So, an aftermarket flex plate, bolt it right up, and you're good to go? COOL!
I'm a 100 years behind on this new stuff.
Once looked at a new Mustang and I asked "where's the spark plugs?"
Even the bubbas rolled their eyes...
I'm a 100 years behind on this new stuff.
Once looked at a new Mustang and I asked "where's the spark plugs?"
Even the bubbas rolled their eyes...
Stormer
Old Man with a Hat
Yep, TTI makes a flex plate specifically for 6.1 to 727.
The new stuff isn't that much different, Stan. It's still internal combustion.
The new stuff isn't that much different, Stan. It's still internal combustion.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
ICE's I understand.
It's what's inside those little solid epoxy black boxes with the gazillion wires coming from sensors that I don't know WTF they are there for.....
By the time I retired our trucks were so computerized, that I was there merely to steer the damn thing.
Step on the pedal to do one thing and the 'putor would say, "Um, no. Can't do that. Gonna do it my way..."
It's what's inside those little solid epoxy black boxes with the gazillion wires coming from sensors that I don't know WTF they are there for.....
By the time I retired our trucks were so computerized, that I was there merely to steer the damn thing.
Step on the pedal to do one thing and the 'putor would say, "Um, no. Can't do that. Gonna do it my way..."
70bigblockdodge
Old Man with a Hat
I'm not sure when exactly you retired Stan but these new emission trucks are really bizarre just cause you let go the throttle does not mean it starts slowing gotta wait for egr valve and turbo controller to get there **** together. looks like my 85 & 94 are going to be around awhile.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Exactly! There is no direct link between the driver and the engine.
The throttle is there merely for the driver to indicate what he wants to do.
The computer receives the signal from the throttle, analyzes a thousand parameters it receives from various locations around it, compares it to the preprogramed list of things the company says it's allowed to do and only then makes a decision on what you ultimately get.
Trying to slip a fast one by the computer only results on it being monitored and sent back to dispatch.
All data collected is compared to preset limits. Go over the limit and you're in the office the next morning.
A forced detour because of construction required you to fill out a form when you got back.
The BS I put up with all those years for medical and a pension.......
So, what's it like being an O/O? I wouldn't know..........
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rush
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So why did you choose to use a 727? I have no issue with them but the 5 speed auto sounds like the ticket.
I agree, why do all of what you are and stay with a 3 speed?
He's already upside down, I dont think thats the reason
We all did, so did he, profit is not why he has any of his cars that he mods .....
rush
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Hey aren't we all upside down.
Stormer
Old Man with a Hat
I just didn't want another computer, that's all.
I may still swap down the road though.
I may still swap down the road though.
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