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by Steve1118
Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:09 pm
Forum: Crate Hemi Engines
Topic: crate hemi problems
Replies: 30
Views: 116356

Valve train noise is a characteristic of all Hemis, always has been. I have been racing Hemis since 1964, and they remain a cantankerous animal. They are not a low maintenence engine, and require constant attemtion to remain up to snuff. They are not for the faint hearted, nor for those who are not ...
by Steve1118
Tue Mar 04, 2003 11:33 am
Forum: Nostalgia Factory Experimental
Topic: AFX information
Replies: 20
Views: 42886

Tom,
I have several photos of that car taken in its heyday, along with several photos taken at the SuperCar Showdown in 1995. Let me know if you would like some copies.
by Steve1118
Mon Mar 03, 2003 1:31 pm
Forum: Nostalgia Factory Experimental
Topic: AFX information
Replies: 20
Views: 42886

The 65 AWB Coronet
by Steve1118
Mon Mar 03, 2003 12:26 pm
Forum: Nostalgia Factory Experimental
Topic: AFX information
Replies: 20
Views: 42886

The Peddler

At least up until a couple of weeks ago, the car was sitting in the shop of close friend Bob George, a Hemi builder near Pittsburgh. Bob has gone through the engine, as the car now belongs to a collector who resides near Pittsburgh airport. The car is immaculate, and looking at it is like looking at...
by Steve1118
Sat Feb 09, 2002 9:23 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) 426 Street / Strip HEMIs
Topic: 440 crank&rods in a 426 block ?
Replies: 4
Views: 7191

We put together this combo for a street rod a couple of years back, and the owner has put over 30K miles with no trouble. It runs as smooth as a New Yorker. We used a 440 block, the Stage IV Hemi heads made to bolt on that block, 440 rods and crank, and +60 TRW Hemi pistons. The 440 rod is .10 short...