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Latin270 06-16-2006 11:18 AM

That thing looks like it can be a monster on the track!

Jeff20B 06-16-2006 02:53 PM

This is the only pic I have of the engine bay without an engine.



https://www.nopistons.com/forums/index.php?...pe=post&id=7547

bigboi12A 06-17-2006 07:17 AM

Looks sweet. Is it a street car or is it going to be a strip monster? Don't matter It's hot either way. What Tranny is that? Tell me about it, what are you're palns...

Jeff20B 06-17-2006 02:00 PM

The tranny is a ribcase 5 speed probably from a Cosmo. Id' prefer a 1st gen tranny because they're lighter and can shift faster. That tranny has since come out and gone into my REPU. I have a similar tranny with a tighter gear ratio which I may put in if a 1st gen tranny isn't available when the time comes to put an engine into it. I can either do a 13B or a 12A. The 13B is built and ready to be fired up and broken in, but I'm short on carbs and flywheels. The 12A has everything it needs to go together and run except for apex springs.



I'm debating which to do. A flywheel and a carb, or a cheaper, less "cool factor" option of using a 99% complete 12A.



For now it will be a street car.

bigboi12A 06-18-2006 10:34 AM

Souds good either way, the 13b would be sweet, is it ported??? Ive had bad experiences with fist gen trannys I believe you said they "shift faster" Maybe your other trans needs a little help. Ive herd of guys shortening up linkages or shift rod to get shorter more percise throws. Never seen it done just heard about it. I had 2 real good 12a tannys and I DESTROYED thoes things. I guess it depends on a lot of ****. Hores power, clutch, and how you shift. Needless to say I romp my **** kinda hard to me thats what its all about. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683473.gif

Jeff20B 06-19-2006 12:55 AM

A 650 DP Holley may become available for the 13B. Same with a flywheel. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png Still not sure about the tranny, but a 13B!!!!! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/boink.gif No 12A for me.



If the Holley idea doesn't work out, I've got a nice Hitachi carb sitting nearby that would get it up and running. They actually do well on street ports.



Once I get the old tranny out of the GLC, the flywheel can come off and go onto my freshly rebuilt 13B for my MG Midget project. Heh, I hate sharing parts. Anyway, the other (new) flywheel which was going onto another engine won't be needed since that engine needs a rebuild. That means the flywheel may be free to go onto the freshly rebuilt ported 13B in the GLC.



I'm taking a big risk doing this, but I know I just wouldn't be excited about a 12A. I'll just save if for a project for somebody else. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

bigboi12A 06-19-2006 08:25 AM

You do realize I have the carb you need. My boy in sanford has piles of fly wheels. I can hook u up!!!

willie jspec 06-19-2006 09:14 AM


Originally Posted by bigboi12A' post='824986' date='Jun 19 2006, 09:25 AM

You do realize I have the carb you need. My boy in sanford has piles of fly wheels. I can hook u up!!!

hmmmmmmmm fly wheels you say what kind and is he willing to sell one i'm using a stock one andmy girl got me a centerforce clutch for fathers day so i need a fly wheel as well.let me know killer.

Jeff20B 06-19-2006 10:12 AM

Does he have any aftermarket light steel or aluminum flywheels? Does he have any stock flywheels with the number 304 cast on the back?



As for the carb, I don't want to get another Holley until I've tried this one.

bigboi12A 06-19-2006 10:35 AM

no after-market just stock,, what ever year turbo non turbo. I knwo this dude has it and I'll ask about the number u gave me,,,, Did I mention that my carb is a racing beat prepped dual feed 650 that they dont make any more,,,, lol...


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