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Originally posted by 1946Austin View Post
In past summers I've often filled both of my hotrods at least once a week. At today's prices that's another $20-$25 extra per week for each car over what I paid last year. Not like I'm poor, or going to not drive them. But I'll probably be far more conscious and thoughtful about a lot of local driving without some destination, or purpose. An extra $40-$50 per week adds up, so wont be just cruising around when I get bored.
The '39 has been very economical out on road trips averaging 17-18 mpg previously, which I love. Hopefully the increase in HP wont hurt the MPG too badly at freeway cruise speeds.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View PostI did a spreadsheet once for an accounting class that calculated cost-per-mile of various vehicles. It's actually remarkable how little fuel cost factors into the cost of ownership - the point of that exercise was to determine whether or not selling a 'gas guzzler' would save you money if you bought a newer 'economy' car. It doesn't, matter of fact during times of high gas prices, you can really save yourself money by buying a gas guzzler from someone who is bad at math. Yeah, painful for certain, but in the scheme of things - go and do what you were planning... after all, the other factor - time - is a commodity that you can't get back (or make more of).
The '39 has been very economical out on road trips averaging 17-18 mpg previously, which I love. Hopefully the increase in HP wont hurt the MPG too badly at freeway cruise speeds.
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I did a spreadsheet once for an accounting class that calculated cost-per-mile of various vehicles. It's actually remarkable how little fuel cost factors into the cost of ownership - the point of that exercise was to determine whether or not selling a 'gas guzzler' would save you money if you bought a newer 'economy' car. It doesn't, matter of fact during times of high gas prices, you can really save yourself money by buying a gas guzzler from someone who is bad at math. Yeah, painful for certain, but in the scheme of things - go and do what you were planning... after all, the other factor - time - is a commodity that you can't get back (or make more of).
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Originally posted by Deaf Bob View Post
Today (Mar 7) pretty nice.
at least 2+ hours south of you.
Not gonna be driving nearly as much this summer!
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Originally posted by 1946Austin View PostAfter too much procrastination, and waiting for warmer weather, I finally got the coolant in the engine, and after cranking it over with my finger over #1 spark plug hole to determine TDC on firing, I dropped the distributor in. Of course the carb was empty, so had to crank it awhile, and oil pressure came up before she fired off. But once it got gas she fired right off, and timing seemed to be spot on! I let it idle until it warmed up, and checked for leaks. Everything is great, and I think timing is extremely close, but need to check it anyway.
The engine has an improved sound to it with the better heads, and higher compression. Seems to grab rpm's quicker, but maybe I'm just thinking it does? Anyway it sounds perfect, and hope our weather stays good so I can get some miles on it, and see how it feels now.
at least 2+ hours south of you.
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After too much procrastination, and waiting for warmer weather, I finally got the coolant in the engine, and after cranking it over with my finger over #1 spark plug hole to determine TDC on firing, I dropped the distributor in. Of course the carb was empty, so had to crank it awhile, and oil pressure came up before she fired off. But once it got gas she fired right off, and timing seemed to be spot on! I let it idle until it warmed up, and checked for leaks. Everything is great, and I think timing is extremely close, but need to check it anyway.
The engine has an improved sound to it with the better heads, and higher compression. Seems to grab rpm's quicker, but maybe I'm just thinking it does? Anyway it sounds perfect, and hope our weather stays good so I can get some miles on it, and see how it feels now.
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Finally got off my tired butt and got some decent weather today too! At least it was low 50's so no heat needed in the shop to work!
I got everything buttoned up, and ready to go, except for coolant. Going to let the RTV gasket maker set up overnight, and then I'll put the coolant in it, and adjust timing after it's warmed up.
Ready for the next winter project of putting the welting in the rear fenders.
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Post
I have a full set of misordered ARP bolts for a BBC. I just call those "future plans"
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Originally posted by 1946Austin View PostI think ARP sells the kits with either 6 point or 12 point, but I didn't pay attention when shopping. Had I noticed they sold both I'd have gone with 6 point as I just like them better. I had 6 point stud kit on my BBC engine in the Falcon, and no problems. Well I did have one issue with stud length on those ARP studs. Some of the studs were too close to exhaust ports and interference with my header flange was a problem. I had to take a grinder to the studs to relieve the excess length on a couple studs so my headers would bolt up.
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I think ARP sells the kits with either 6 point or 12 point, but I didn't pay attention when shopping. Had I noticed they sold both I'd have gone with 6 point as I just like them better. I had 6 point stud kit on my BBC engine in the Falcon, and no problems. Well I did have one issue with stud length on those ARP studs. Some of the studs were too close to exhaust ports and interference with my header flange was a problem. I had to take a grinder to the studs to relieve the excess length on a couple studs so my headers would bolt up.
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I wonder if ARP sells some kind of nifty 12 point sockets - I never went looking.
Dan
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Originally posted by 1946Austin View Post
Not sure what the head bolts have to do with the brand of the heads? It's the ARP stud kit that's produced the problems, not the Dart heads.
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Originally posted by Captain View PostAre you Sure these Are Not Heads for a BMW ???
My Son had One, there were So Many Specialty Tools to replace a Head Gasket !!
Acronym for "BMW"......
Bring Money With you.......
We sold it as is, not a bad sell either, the guy bought it for the Great Shape the Body was in.......it ended up a Race Car at Road America.
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Are you Sure these Are Not Heads for a BMW ???
My Son had One, there were So Many Specialty Tools to replace a Head Gasket !!
Acronym for "BMW"......
Bring Money With you.......
We sold it as is, not a bad sell either, the guy bought it for the Great Shape the Body was in.......it ended up a Race Car at Road America.
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