Re: 67 Olds 442 Convert getting woke up after 23 year hibernation!
Thanks for all the supportive replies!
Update: The trans is all back together, and I had a chance to check out the new heads. I'm really happy with them, I can see that they were well done and are really fresh. They have new guides, new hardened seats, and stock valves that have been re-ground. They do not have the 2.070 intakes that I thought they would, they are only 2.00. But that is OK. I compared them to my J heads, and the ports are considerably bigger on these C heads. I am going to do a little porting, nothing major, but I can see where I can make some improvements.
I also did a little calculating on gear ratios, and I figured if I get some 2.75's in the rear, the overall ratio with the Doug Nash trans in 1st will be the same as if I had 4.11's and a close ratio Muncie. And running 2.75's will be just like running an overdrive with the 1:1 5th gear in the Doung Nash. Since I already have a bunch of 9" ford parts, I'm thinking I'll set up a 9" with 2.75's for it and sell the 12 bolt Chev rear end. Then I'll end up with a stronger rear, with the ratio I want, and probably come out ahead $ wise. So I need to find a housing set up for A body. I know Moser makes them.
I was looking at the valve covers last night, and pondering whether I should use the cast aluminum ones, or go with some stock covers. I ended up taking one of the old aluminum ones to the buffer, and it was starting to look pretty decent. Does any one know what I could spray on polished aluminum to keep it shiney?
Bye for now, Joel
PS: Threedoor,
that yard is Borscheids in Buffalo MN - 763-682-3655
Thanks for all the supportive replies!
Update: The trans is all back together, and I had a chance to check out the new heads. I'm really happy with them, I can see that they were well done and are really fresh. They have new guides, new hardened seats, and stock valves that have been re-ground. They do not have the 2.070 intakes that I thought they would, they are only 2.00. But that is OK. I compared them to my J heads, and the ports are considerably bigger on these C heads. I am going to do a little porting, nothing major, but I can see where I can make some improvements.
I also did a little calculating on gear ratios, and I figured if I get some 2.75's in the rear, the overall ratio with the Doug Nash trans in 1st will be the same as if I had 4.11's and a close ratio Muncie. And running 2.75's will be just like running an overdrive with the 1:1 5th gear in the Doung Nash. Since I already have a bunch of 9" ford parts, I'm thinking I'll set up a 9" with 2.75's for it and sell the 12 bolt Chev rear end. Then I'll end up with a stronger rear, with the ratio I want, and probably come out ahead $ wise. So I need to find a housing set up for A body. I know Moser makes them.
I was looking at the valve covers last night, and pondering whether I should use the cast aluminum ones, or go with some stock covers. I ended up taking one of the old aluminum ones to the buffer, and it was starting to look pretty decent. Does any one know what I could spray on polished aluminum to keep it shiney?
Bye for now, Joel
PS: Threedoor,
that yard is Borscheids in Buffalo MN - 763-682-3655
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