Mopar_Mark - 71 Cuda

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Mon May 19, 08 4:30 pm

mopar_mark wrote:
AllKiller wrote:Lightweight hoses too eh
Nothing lightweight about the price

??????? are you running "LIGHTWEIGHT FLUIDS" in those lightweight pipes Mark.......

P.S " LOOKING GREAT"

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon May 19, 08 4:43 pm

I missed this thread until now due to being busy on my own car at the weekend.
So just saw the photos.

Mary Mother of Christ!

What an eye-full!

If you can get that to drive on the street without giving you a pain from each end then good on you! What an absolute MONSTER!

I LOVE it!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon May 19, 08 5:37 pm

That looks absolutely awesome! Can"t wait to see it at the track, how much power did the motor make?

bruvmopar · Post by **bruvmopar** » Mon May 19, 08 6:51 pm

Looks Superb,

Well Done Mark.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue May 20, 08 12:29 am

Well DVLA man came today, nice guy & all that, but still no decision, so Brooklands will be a no show

Had a good day on the car, once he had gone.
Gave the engine bay & engine a damn good clean. Nice to see it gleaming how it should do. Installed a new Blower gasket & sealed the injector scoop. Tided up all the wiring, pipes , etc in the engine bay, couple of bits to finish off tomorrow. Will then start on the interior wiring. I have edited earlier posting with engine photos from today

Removed the polycarbonate front screen, side windows & half way through removing rear screen, in readiness for making some new ones.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue May 20, 08 12:37 am

Blue wrote:What is that lightweight hose Mark, and where do you get it from? Might be interested in some used Aeroquip, I have to put a fuel system in a car at some point.

Got hose direct from Andy Robinsons, as he has crimping machine & can make them up to length on the spot.

Think automotive, also sells it, but you neeed to know your required length. I will go through what hoses & fittings I have some time this week & will post details.

marc-jerryatric wrote:That looks absolutely awesome! Can"t wait to see it at the track, how much power did the motor make?

Dyno/water brake wasn't big enough to hold the motor, torque was 1,000lb flat, around 1050-1100 HP @ 5250, then started slipping

Going to put on roling road in next few months, so should have truer figures then.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue May 20, 08 6:48 am

Absolutely stunning!

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Tue May 20, 08 5:21 pm

Mark, I have just started a contract next to Ashford station, runs until November, so I wouldn`t mind having a peek at "Ol Cracklin Rose" some time.

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Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 20, 08 5:51 pm

Thats going to be fun on the road! And should really fly on the track, would have thought you'll be deep in the 8s when you get a handle on it

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue May 20, 08 6:06 pm

R.RUNNER wrote:Mark, I have just started a contract next to Ashford station, runs until November, so I wouldn`t mind having a peek at "Ol Cracklin Rose" some time. ...............

Thats about 5mins/2 miles away, any time you like mate. I will PM you my mobile.

Just dont forget the chocolate Hob Nobs

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue May 20, 08 6:26 pm

Absolutley stunning car Mark

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Tue May 20, 08 8:18 pm

Well had a bit of good fortune today, been trying to find a LT1 water temp sensor, well not knowing jack about Chevy motors apart from the fact a LT1 is used in a Corvette.

I managed to find out, they use the same sensor in a Vauxhall Lotus, local Vauxhall garage was very helpfull & ordered me one, should be here in next few days.

So if I can get a coil organised, might fire the old girl up this weekend.

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Mon Jun 02, 08 9:22 pm

All being well this should be a video clip from yesterday

Had to edit it down some what to be able to get onto You tube, but should give you an idea